tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198949882012-01-08T21:15:44.897-05:00an NFL blog focusing on personnel and the draftScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.comBlogger1481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-85272367047058922202012-01-08T21:14:00.001-05:002012-01-08T21:15:44.905-05:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br />QB: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers<br />RB: LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia Eagles<br />TE: Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots<br />WR: Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions<br />WR: Jordy Nelson, Green Bay Packers<br />WR: Wes Welker, New England Patriots<br />T: Jason Peters, Philadelphia Eagles<br />T: Duane Brown, Houston Texans<br />G: Carl Nicks, New Orleans Saints<br />G: Marshal Yanda, Baltimore Ravens<br />C: Nick Mangold, New York Jets<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br />DE: Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings<br />DE: Justin Smith, San Francisco 49ers<br />DT: Haloti Ngata, Baltimore Ravens<br />DT: Geno Atkins, Cincinnati Bengals <br />OLB: DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys<br />OLB: Daryl Smith, Jacksonville Jaguars<br />MLB: Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers<br />CB: Darrelle Revis, New York Jets <br />CB: Johanthan Joseph, Houston Texans<br />SS: Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers<br />FS: Eric Weddle, San Diego Chargers<br /><br /><strong>SPECIAL TEAMS</strong><br />K: Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders<br />P: Andy Lee, San Francisco 49ers<br />KR: Ted Ginn, San Francisco 49ers<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-8527236704705892220?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-29660857151323871202011-04-28T18:53:00.001-04:002011-04-28T18:55:33.340-04:001. Carolina Panthers<br /><strong>Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</strong><br /><br />2. Denver Broncos <br /><strong>Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</strong><br /><br />3. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU</strong><br /><br />4. Cincinnati Bengals<br /><strong>A.J. Green, WR, Georgia</strong><br /><br />5. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Robert Quinn, OLB/DE, North Carolina</strong><br /><br />6. Cleveland Browns <br /><strong>Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</strong><br /><br />7. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama</strong><br /><br />8. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn</strong><br /><br />9. Dallas Cowboys<br /><strong>Tyron Smith, OT, USC</strong><br /><br />10. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</strong><br /><br />11. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</strong><br /><br />12. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</strong> <br /><br />13. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</strong><br /><br />14. St. Louis Rams <br /><strong>Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</strong><br /><br />15. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida</strong><br /><br />16. Jacksonville Jaguars<br /><strong>Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purude</strong><br /><br />17. New England Patriots (from Oakland Raiders)<br /><strong>J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />18. San Diego Chargers<br /><strong>Cameron Jordan, DE, California</strong><br /><br />19. New York Giants<br /><strong>Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers <br /><strong>Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson</strong><br /><br />21. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor</strong><br /><br />22. Indianapolis Colts <br /><strong>Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</strong><br /><br />23. Philadelphia Eagles<br /><strong>Danny Watkins, G, Baylor</strong><br /><br />24. New Orleans Saints<br /><strong>Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</strong><br /><br />25. Seattle Seahawks<br /><strong>Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br />26. Baltimore Ravens <br /><strong>Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</strong><br /><br />27. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh</strong><br /><br />28. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Aaron Williams, CB, Texas</strong><br /><br />29. Chicago Bears<br /><strong>Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi St.</strong><br /><br />30. New York Jets<br /><strong>Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State</strong><br /><br />31. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Ben Ijalana, OT/G, Villanova</strong> <br /><br />32. Green Bay Packers<br /><strong>Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2966085715132387120?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-85229096490714848732011-04-27T21:23:00.003-04:002011-04-27T22:07:48.607-04:001. Carolina Panthers<br /><strong>Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</strong><br /><br />2. Denver Broncos <br /><strong>Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M</strong><br /><br />3. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama</strong><br /><br />4. Cincinnati Bengals<br /><strong>Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</strong><br /><br />5. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Robert Quinn, DE (OLB), North Carolina</strong><br /><br />6. Cleveland Browns <br /><strong>A.J. Green, WR, Georgia</strong><br /><br />7. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU</strong><br /><br />8. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn</strong><br /><br />9. Dallas Cowboys<br /><strong>Tyron Smith, OT, USC</strong><br /><br />10. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</strong><br /><br />11. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</strong><br /><br />12. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</strong> <br /><br />13. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</strong><br /><br />14. St. Louis Rams <br /><strong>Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson</strong><br /><br />15. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida</strong><br /><br />16. Jacksonville Jaguars<br /><strong>Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purude</strong><br /><br />17. New England Patriots (from Oakland Raiders)<br /><strong>J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />18. San Diego Chargers<br /><strong>Cameron Jordan, DE, California</strong><br /><br />19. New York Giants<br /><strong>Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers <br /><strong>Aaron Williams, CB, Texas</strong><br /><br />21. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor</strong><br /><br />22. Indianapolis Colts <br /><strong>Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</strong><br /><br />23. Philadelphia Eagles<br /><strong>Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</strong><br /><br />24. New Orleans Saints<br /><strong>Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</strong><br /><br />25. Seattle Seahawks<br /><strong>Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br />26. Baltimore Ravens <br /><strong>Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</strong><br /><br />27. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh</strong><br /><br />28. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Danny Watkins, G, Baylor</strong><br /><br />29. Chicago Bears<br /><strong>Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi St.</strong><br /><br />30. New York Jets<br /><strong>Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State</strong><br /><br />31. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Ben Ijalana, OT/G, Villanova</strong> <br /><br />32. Green Bay Packers<br /><strong>Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-8522909649071484873?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-81913743293864205402011-04-24T09:59:00.001-04:002011-04-24T09:59:58.179-04:001. Carolina Panthers<br /><strong>Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</strong><br /><br />2. Denver Broncos <br /><strong>Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama</strong><br /><br />3. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</strong><br /><br />4. Cincinnati Bengals<br /><strong>Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</strong><br /><br />5. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Robert Quinn, DE (OLB), North Carolina</strong><br /><br />6. Cleveland Browns <br /><strong>A.J. Green, WR, Georgia</strong><br /><br />7. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU</strong><br /><br />8. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn</strong><br /><br />9. Dallas Cowboys<br /><strong>Tyron Smith, OT, USC</strong><br /><br />10. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</strong><br /><br />11. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</strong><br /><br />12. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</strong> <br /><br />13. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</strong><br /><br />14. St. Louis Rams <br /><strong>Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson</strong><br /><br />15. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida</strong><br /><br />16. Jacksonville Jaguars<br /><strong>Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purude</strong><br /><br />17. New England Patriots (from Oakland Raiders)<br /><strong>J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />18. San Diego Chargers<br /><strong>Cameron Jordan, DE, California</strong><br /><br />19. New York Giants<br /><strong>Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers <br /><strong>Aaron Williams, CB, Texas</strong><br /><br />21. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia</strong><br /><br />22. Indianapolis Colts <br /><strong>Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</strong><br /><br />23. Philadelphia Eagles<br /><strong>Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois</strong><br /><br />24. New Orleans Saints<br /><strong>Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</strong><br /><br />25. Seattle Seahawks<br /><strong>Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br />26. Baltimore Ravens <br /><strong>Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</strong><br /><br />27. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh</strong><br /><br />28. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Danny Watkins, G, Baylor</strong><br /><br />29. Chicago Bears<br /><strong>Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi St.</strong><br /><br />30. New York Jets<br /><strong>Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor</strong><br /><br />31. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Ben Ijalana, OT/G, Villanova</strong> <br /><br />32. Green Bay Packers<br /><strong>Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-8191374329386420540?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-77956000580199109922011-04-23T15:15:00.004-04:002011-04-28T14:35:07.988-04:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br /> 1. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas <br /> 2. Cam Newton, Auburn <br /> 3. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri<br /> 4. Andy Dalton, TCU <br /> 5. Christian Ponder, Florida St. <br /> 6. Colin Kaepernick, Nevada <br /> 7. Ricky Stanzi, Iowa <br /> 8. Pat Devlin, Delaware <br /> 9. Jake Locker, Washington <br /> 10. Greg McElroy, Alabama <br /> 11. Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin <br /> 12. Nathan Enderle, Idaho<br /> 13. Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech<br /> 14. T.J. Yates, North Carolina<br /> 15. Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br /> 1. Mark Ingram, Alabama <br /> 2. Mikel Leshoure, Illinois <br /> 3. Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech <br /> 4. Shane Vereen, California <br /> 5. Bilal Powell, Louisville <br /> 6. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma <br /> 7. Jordan Todman, Connecticut <br /> 8. Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma St. <br /> 9. Delone Carter, Syracuse <br /> 10. Daniel Thomas, Kansas St. <br /> 11. Da’Rel Scott, Maryland <br /> 12. Alex Green, Hawaii <br /> 13. Dion Lewis, Pittsburgh <br /> 14. Derrick Locke, Kentucky <br /> 15. Jacquizz Rodgers, Oregon St. <br /> 16. Roy Helu, Jr., Nebraska <br /> 17. Taiwan Jones, Eastern Washington <br /> 18. Jamie Harper, Clemson<br /> 19. Stevan Ridley, LSU<br /> 20. Evan Royster, Penn St.<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br /> 1. Owen Marecic, Stanford <br /> 2. Anthony Sherman, Connecticut <br /> 3. Stanley Havili, USC <br /> 4. Henry Hynoski, Pittsburgh <br /> 5. Patrick DiMarco, South Carolina <br /> 6. Shaun Chapas, Georgia <br /> 7. Charles Clay, Tulsa<br /> 8. Ryan Taylor, North Carolina<br /> 9. Robert Hughes, Notre Dame<br /> 10. Brett Morse, Iowa<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br /> 1. A. J. Green, Georgia <br /> 2. Julio Jones, Alabama <br /> 3. Jonathan Baldwin, Pittsburgh <br /> 4. Greg Little, North Carolina <br /> 5. Titus Young, Boise St. <br /> 6. Leonard Hankerson, Miami <br /> 7. Randall Cobb, Kentucky <br /> 8. Austin Pettis, Boise St. <br /> 9. Jerrel Jernigan, Troy <br /> 10. Torrey Smith, Maryland <br /> 11. Vincent Brown, San Diego St. <br /> 12. Niles Paul, Nebraska <br /> 13. Edmond Gates, Abilene Christian <br /> 14. Jeremy Kerley, TCU <br /> 15. Armon Binns, Cincinnati <br /> 16. Dane Sanzenbacher, Ohio St. <br /> 17. Ronald Johnson, USC <br /> 18. Greg Salas, Hawaii <br /> 19. Dwayne Harris, East Carolina <br /> 20. Jeff Maehl, Oregon<br /> 21. Cecil Shorts, Mount Union<br /> 22. Tandon Doss, Indiana<br /> 23. Detron Lewis, Texas Tech<br /> 24. Denarius Moore, Tennessee<br /> 25. Tori Gurley, South Carolina<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br /> 1. Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame <br /> 2. Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin <br /> 3. Luke Stocker, Tennessee <br /> 4. D.J. Williams, Arkansas <br /> 5. Weslye Saunders, South Carolina <br /> 6. Jordan Cameron, USC <br /> 7. Virgil Green, Nevada <br /> 8. Julius Thomas, Portland St. <br /> 9. Lee Smith, Marshall <br /> 10. Charlie Gantt, Michigan St. <br /> 11. Rob Housler, Florida Atlantic <br /> 12. Stephen Skelton, Fordham<br /> 13. Mike McNeill, Nebraska<br /> 14. Richard Gordon, Miami<br /> 15. Andre Smith, Virginia Tech<br /> 16. Schuylar Oordt, Northern Iowa<br /> 17. Kyle Adams, Purdue<br /> 18. Greg Smith, Texas<br /> 19. Will Yeatman, Maryland<br /> 20. Martell Webb, Michigan <br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br /> 1. Tyron Smith, USC <br /> 2. Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin <br /> 3. Derek Sherrod, Mississippi St. <br /> 4. Anthony Castonzo, Boston College <br /> 5. Ben Ijalana, Villanova <br /> 6. Nate Solder, Colorado <br /> 7. James Carpenter, Alabama <br /> 8. James Brewer, Indiana <br /> 9. Marcus Gilbert, Florida <br /> 10. David Mims, Virginia Union <br /> 11. Joseph Barksdale, LSU <br /> 12. Orlando Franklin, Miami <br /> 13. Willie Smith, East Carolina <br /> 14. Chris Hairston, Clemson <br /> 15. Derek Hall, Stanford <br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br /> 1. Mike Pouncey, Florida <br /> 2. Danny Watkins, Baylor <br /> 3. Jason Pinkston, Pittsburgh <br /> 4. Marcus Cannon, TCU <br /> 5. John Moffitt, Wisconsin <br /> 6. Clint Boling, Georgia <br /> 7. Stephen Schilling, Michigan <br /> 8. DeMarcus Love, Arkansas <br /> 9. Andrew Jackson, Fresno St. <br /> 10. Andrew Phillips, Stanford <br /> 11. Justin Boren, Ohio St. <br /> 12. Keith Williams, Nebraska<br /> 13. Bryant Browning, Ohio St,<br /> 14. Ray Dominguez, Arkansas<br /> 15. Zach Hurd, Connecticut<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br /> 1. Rodney Hudson, Florida St. <br /> 2. Stefen Wisniewski, Penn St. <br /> 3. William Rackley, Lehigh <br /> 4. Brandon Fusco, Slippery Rock <br /> 5. Jake Kirkpatrick, TCU <br /> 6. Alex Linnenkohl, Oregon St. <br /> 7. Tim Barnes, Missouri <br /> 8. Ryan Pugh, Auburn <br /> 9. Zane Taylor, Utah <br /> 10. Jason Kelce, Cincinnati<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong> Defensive End</strong><br /> 1. Robert Quinn, North Carolina <br /> 2. Aldon Smith, Missouri <br /> 3. Cameron Jordan, California <br /> 4. Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue <br /> 5. Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson <br /> 6. J.J. Watt, Wisconsin <br /> 7. Adrian Clayborn, Iowa <br /> 8. Allen Bailey, Miami <br /> 9. Sam Acho, Texas <br /> 10. Jabaal Sheard, Pittsburgh <br /> 11. Pernell McPhee, Mississippi St. <br /> 12. Greg Romeus, Pittsburgh <br /> 13. Brooks Reed, Arizona <br /> 14. Markus White, Florida St. <br /> 15. Cliff Matthews, South Carolina <br /> 16. Pierre Allen, Nebraska <br /> 17. Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma <br /> 18. Wayne Daniels, TCU<br /> 19. Roberto Davis, NW Missouri State<br /> 20. Ugo Chinasa, Oklahoma St.<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br /> 1. Marcell Dareus, Alabama <br /> 2. Nick Fairley, Auburn <br /> 3. Corey Liuget, Illinois <br /> 4. Cameron Heyward, Ohio St. <br /> 5. Phil Taylor, Baylor <br /> 6. Stephen Paea, Oregon St. <br /> 7. Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple <br /> 8. Marvin Austin, North Carolina <br /> 9. Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson <br /> 10. Kenrick Ellis, Hampton <br /> 11. Christian Ballard, Iowa <br /> 12. Ian Williams, Notre Dame <br /> 13. Jurrell Casey, USC <br /> 14. Drake Nevis, LSU <br /> 15. Sione Fua, Stanford <br /> 16. Terrell McClain, South Florida <br /> 17. Brandon Bair, Oregon <br /> 18. Chris Neild, West Virginia <br /> 19. David Carter, UCLA <br /> 20. Cedric Thornton, Southern Arkansas <br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br /> 1. Von Miller, Texas A&M <br /> 2. Justin Houston, Georgia <br /> 3. Akeem Ayers, UCLA <br /> 4. Bruce Carter, North Carolina <br /> 5. Mason Foster, Washington <br /> 6. K.J. Wright, Mississippi State <br /> 7. Chris Carter, Fresno St. <br /> 8. Lawrence Wilson, Connecticut <br /> 9. Doug Hogue, Syracuse <br /> 10. Dontay Moch, Nevada <br /> 11. Brian Rolle, Ohio St. <br /> 12. Robert Sands , West Virginia <br /> 13. Ross Homan, Ohio St.<br /> 14. Quentin Davie, Northwestern<br /> 15. Michael Mohamed, California<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br /> 1. Martez Wilson, Illinois <br /> 2. Akeem Dent, Georgia <br /> 3. Colin McCarthy, Miami <br /> 4. Kelvin Sheppard, LSU <br /> 5. Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina<br /> 6. Greg Jones, Michigan St. <br /> 7. Casey Matthews, Oregon St. <br /> 8. Mark Herzlich, Boston College <br /> 9. Nate Irving, North Carolina St. <br /> 10. Chris White, Mississippi St. <br /> 11. Greg Lloyd, Connecticut <br /> 12. Alex Wujciak, Maryland<br /> 13. Bruce Miller, Central Florida<br /> 14. Jeff Tarpinian, Iowa<br /> 15. Nick Bellore, Central Michigan<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br /> 1. Patrick Peterson, LSU <br /> 2. Prince Amukamara, Nebraska <br /> 3. Aaron Williams, Texas <br /> 4. Brandon Harris, Miami <br /> 5. Jimmy Smith, Colorado <br /> 6. Curtis Brown, Texas <br /> 7. Brandon Burton, Utah <br /> 8. Shareece Wright, USC <br /> 9. Jalil Brown, Colorado <br /> 10. Chimdi Chekwa, Ohio St. <br /> 11. Davon House, New Mexico State <br /> 12. Ras-I Dowling, Virginia <br /> 13. Curtis Marsh, Utah State <br /> 14. Rashad Carmichael, Virginia Tech <br /> 15. Kendric Burney, North Carolina <br /> 16. Brandon Hogan, West Virginia <br /> 17. Johnny Patrick, Louisville <br /> 18. Justin Rogers, Richmond <br /> 19. Josh Thomas, Buffalo <br /> 20. Chykie Brown, Texas <br /> 21. DeMarcus Van Dyke, Miami <br /> 22. Anthony Gaitor, Florida International<br /> 23. Richard Sherman, Stanford<br /> 24. Brandyn Thompson, Boise St.<br /> 25. Byron Maxwell, Clemson<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br /> 1. DeAndre McDaniel, SS, Clemson <br /> 2. Deunta Williams, SS, North Carolina <br /> 3. Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA <br /> 4. Ahmad Black, SS, Florida <br /> 5. Quinton Carter, FS, Oklahoma <br /> 6. Jaiquawn Jarrett, FS, Temple <br /> 7. Marcus Gilchrist, FS, Clemson <br /> 8. Joe Lefeged, SS, Rutgers <br /> 9. Jeron Johnson, SS, Boise St. <br /> 10. Tyler Sash, SS, Iowa <br /> 11. Brian Lainhart, FS, Kent St. <br /> 12. Eric Hagg, FS, Nebraska <br /> 13. Tejay Johnson, FS, TCU<br /> 14. Shiloh Keo, SS, Idaho<br /> 15. Chris Culliver, FS, South Carolina<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-7795600058019910992?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-21822135865922166012011-04-02T17:19:00.001-04:002011-04-02T17:19:43.309-04:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br /> 1. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas<br /> 2. Cam Newton, Auburn<br /> 3. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri<br /> 4. Andy Dalton, TCU<br /> 5. Christian Ponder, Florida St.<br /> 6. Colin Kaepernick, Nevada<br /> 7. Ricky Stanzi, Iowa<br /> 8. Pat Devlin, Delaware<br /> 9. Jake Locker, Washington<br /> 10. Greg McElroy, Alabama <br /> 11. Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin<br /> 12. Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M<br /> 13. Nathan Enderle, Idaho<br /> 14. Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech<br /> 15. T.J. Yates, North Carolina<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br /> 1. Mark Ingram, Alabama<br /> 2. Mikel Leshoure, Illinois<br /> 3. Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech<br /> 4. Shane Vereen, California<br /> 5. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma<br /> 6. Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma St.<br /> 7. Bilal Powell, Louisville<br /> 8. Delone Carter, Syracuse<br /> 9. Daniel Thomas, Kansas St.<br /> 10. Jordan Todman, Connecticut<br /> 11. Da’Rel Scott, Maryland<br /> 12. Alex Green, Hawaii<br /> 13. Dion Lewis, Pittsburgh<br /> 14. Derrick Locke, Kentucky<br /> 15. Jamie Harper, Clemson<br /> 16. Roy Helu, Jr., Nebraska<br /> 17. Jacquizz Rodgers, Oregon St.<br /> 18. Taiwan Jones, Eastern Washington<br /> 19. Stevan Ridley, LSU<br /> 20. Evan Royster, Penn St.<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br /> 1. Owen Marecic, Stanford<br /> 2. Anthony Sherman, Connecticut<br /> 3. Stanley Havili, USC<br /> 4. Henry Hynoski, Pittsburgh<br /> 5. Patrick DiMarco, South Carolina<br /> 6. Shaun Chapas, Georgia<br /> 7. Charles Clay, Tulsa<br /> 8. Ryan Taylor, North Carolina<br /> 9. Robert Hughes, Notre Dame<br /> 10. Brett Morse, Iowa<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br /> 1. A. J. Green, Georgia <br /> 2. Julio Jones, Alabama<br /> 3. Jonathan Baldwin, Pittsburgh<br /> 4. Greg Little, North Carolina<br /> 5. Titus Young, Boise St.<br /> 6. Leonard Hankerson, Miami<br /> 7. Randall Cobb, Kentucky<br /> 8. Torrey Smith, Maryland<br /> 9. Jerrel Jernigan, Troy<br /> 10. Austin Pettis, Boise St.<br /> 11. Vincent Brown, San Diego St.<br /> 12. Niles Paul, Nebraska<br /> 13. Jeremy Kerley, TCU<br /> 14. Armon Binns, Cincinnati <br /> 15. Dane Sanzenbacher, Ohio St.<br /> 16. Ronald Johnson, USC<br /> 17. Greg Salas, Hawaii <br /> 18. Dwayne Harris, East Carolina<br /> 19. Jeff Maehl, Oregon<br /> 20. Cecil Shorts, Mount Union<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br /> 1. Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame<br /> 2. Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin<br /> 3. Luke Stocker, Tennessee<br /> 4. D.J. Williams, Arkansas<br /> 5. Weslye Saunders, South Carolina<br /> 6. Jordan Cameron, USC<br /> 7. Virgil Green, Nevada<br /> 8. Julius Thomas, Portland St.<br /> 9. Lee Smith, Marshall<br /> 10. Charlie Gantt, Michigan St.<br /> 11. Stephen Skelton, Fordham<br /> 12. Richard Gordon, Miami<br /> 13. Mike McNeill, Nebraska<br /> 14. Andre Smith, Virginia Tech<br /> 15. Rob Housler, Florida Atlantic <br /> 16. Cameron Graham, Louisville<br /> 17. Will Yeatman, Maryland<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br /> 1. Tyron Smith, USC<br /> 2. Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin<br /> 3. Derek Sherrod, Mississippi St.<br /> 4. Nate Solder, Colorado<br /> 5. Anthony Castonzo, Boston College<br /> 6. Ben Ijalana, Villanova<br /> 7. James Carpenter, Alabama <br /> 8. James Brewer, Indiana<br /> 9. Marcus Gilbert, Florida<br /> 10. David Mims, Virginia Union<br /> 11. Joseph Barksdale, LSU<br /> 12. Orlando Franklin, Miami<br /> 13. Willie Smith, East Carolina<br /> 14. Chris Hairston, Clemson<br /> 15. Derek Hall, Stanford<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br /> 1. Mike Pouncey, Florida<br /> 2. Danny Watkins, Baylor<br /> 3. Jason Pinkston, Pittsburgh<br /> 4. John Moffitt, Wisconsin<br /> 5. Marcus Cannon, TCU<br /> 6. Clint Boling, Georgia<br /> 7. Stephen Schilling, Michigan<br /> 8. DeMarcus Love, Arkansas<br /> 9. Andrew Phillips, Stanford<br /> 10. Andrew Jackson, Fresno St.<br /> 11. Justin Boren, Ohio St.<br /> 12. Keith Williams, Nebraska<br /> 13. Bryant Browning, Ohio St,<br /> 14. Ray Dominguez, Arkansas<br /> 15. Zach Hurd, Connecticut<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br /> 1. Stefen Wisniewski, Penn St.<br /> 2. Rodney Hudson, Florida St.<br /> 3. William Rackley, Lehigh<br /> 4. Jake Kirkpatrick, TCU<br /> 5. Brandon Fusco, Slippery Rock<br /> 6. Alex Linnenkohl, Oregon St.<br /> 7. Ryan Pugh, Auburn<br /> 8. Tim Barnes, Missouri<br /> 9. Jason Kelce, Cincinnati<br /> 10. Zane Taylor, Utah<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong> Defensive End</strong><br /> 1. Cameron Jordan, California<br /> 2. Robert Quinn, North Carolina<br /> 3. Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson<br /> 4. Aldon Smith, Missouri<br /> 5. Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue<br /> 6. J.J. Watt, Wisconsin<br /> 7. Adrian Clayborn, Iowa<br /> 8. Allen Bailey, Miami<br /> 9. Jabaal Sheard, Pittsburgh<br /> 10. Greg Romeus, Pittsburgh<br /> 11. Pernell McPhee, Mississippi St.<br /> 12. Brooks Reed, Arizona<br /> 13. Sam Acho, Texas<br /> 14. Markus White, Florida St.<br /> 15. Cliff Matthews, South Carolina<br /> 16. Pierre Allen, Nebraska<br /> 17. Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma<br /> 18. Wayne Daniels, TCU<br /> 19. Roberto Davis, NW Missouri State<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br /> 1. Nick Fairley, Auburn<br /> 2. Marcell Dareus, Alabama<br /> 3. Cameron Heyward, Ohio St.<br /> 4. Phil Taylor, Baylor<br /> 5. Corey Liuget, Illinois<br /> 6. Stephen Paea, Oregon St.<br /> 7. Jurrell Casey, USC<br /> 8. Drake Nevis, LSU<br /> 9. Christian Ballard, Iowa<br /> 10. Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple<br /> 11. Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson<br /> 12. Sione Fua, Stanford<br /> 13. Ian Williams, Notre Dame<br /> 14. Marvin Austin, North Carolina<br /> 15. Terrell McClain, South Florida<br /> 16. Kenrick Ellis, Hampton<br /> 17. Chris Neild, West Virginia<br /> 18. David Carter, UCLA<br /> 19. Jerrell Powe, Mississippi<br /> 20. Ollie Ogbu, Penn St.<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br /> 1. Von Miller, Texas A&M<br /> 2. Justin Houston, Georgia<br /> 3. Akeem Ayers, UCLA<br /> 4. Bruce Carter, North Carolina<br /> 5. Mason Foster, Washington<br /> 6. K.J. Wright, Mississippi State<br /> 7. Lawrence Wilson, Connecticut<br /> 8. Doug Hogue, Syracuse<br /> 9. Dontay Moch, Nevada<br /> 10. Robert Sands , West Virginia<br /> 11. Quentin Davie, Northwestern<br /> 12. Brian Rolle, Ohio St.<br /> 13. Ross Homan, Ohio St.<br /> 14. Michael Mohamed, California<br /> 15. Wayne Daniels, TCU<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br /> 1. Martez Wilson, Illinois<br /> 2. Kelvin Sheppard, LSU<br /> 3. Colin McCarthy, Miami<br /> 4. Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina<br /> 5. Greg Jones, Michigan St.<br /> 6. Casey Matthews, Oregon St.<br /> 7. Mark Herzlich, Boston College<br /> 8. Nate Irving, North Carolina St.<br /> 9. Chris White, Mississippi St.<br /> 10. Greg Lloyd, Connecticut<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br /> 1. Patrick Peterson, LSU<br /> 2. Prince Amukamara, Nebraska<br /> 3. Aaron Williams, Texas<br /> 4. Brandon Harris, Miami<br /> 5. Jimmy Smith, Colorado<br /> 6. Brandon Burton, Utah<br /> 7. Curtis Marsh, Utah State<br /> 8. Jalil Brown, Colorado<br /> 9. Chimdi Chekwa, Ohio St.<br /> 10. Shareece Wright, USC<br /> 11. Davon House, New Mexico State<br /> 12. Ras-I Dowling, Virginia<br /> 13. Rashad Carmichael, Virginia Tech<br /> 14. Kendric Burney, North Carolina<br /> 15. Curtis Brown, Texas<br /> 16. Brandon Hogan, West Virginia<br /> 17. Johnny Patrick, Louisville<br /> 18. Justin Rogers, Richmond<br /> 19. Josh Thomas, Buffalo<br /> 20. Byron Maxwell, Clemson<br /> 21. Anthony Gaitor, Florida International<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br /> 1. DeAndre McDaniel, SS, Clemson<br /> 2. Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA<br /> 3. Ahmad Black, SS, Florida<br /> 4. Quinton Carter, FS, Oklahoma<br /> 5. Deunta Williams, SS, North Carolina<br /> 6. Jaiquawn Jarrett, FS, Temple<br /> 7. Marcus Gilchrist, FS, Clemson<br /> 8. Joe Lefeged, SS, Rutgers<br /> 9. Jeron Johnson, SS, Boise St.<br /> 10. Tejay Johnson, FS, TCU<br /> 11. Tyler Sash, SS, Iowa<br /> 12. Will Hill, FS, Florida<br /> 13. Brian Lainhart, FS, Kent St.<br /> 14. Shiloh Keo, SS, Idaho<br /> 15. Chris Culliver, FS, South Carolina<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2182213586592216601?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-48492077248291092012011-02-12T13:09:00.001-05:002011-02-12T13:09:16.003-05:001. Carolina Panthers<br /><strong>Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn</strong><br /><br />2. Denver Broncos <br /><strong>Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson</strong><br /><br />3. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>A.J. Green, WR, Georgia</strong><br /><br />4. Cincinnati Bengals<br /><strong>Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</strong><br /><br />5. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia</strong><br /><br />6. Cleveland Browns <br /><strong>Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</strong><br /><br />7. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU</strong><br /><br />8. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</strong><br /><br />9. Dallas Cowboys<br /><strong>Marcell Dareus, DE, Alabama</strong><br /><br />10. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Cameron Jordan, DE, California</strong><br /><br />11. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</strong><br /><br />12. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri</strong> <br /><br />13. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Brandon Harris, CB, Miami</strong><br /><br />14. St. Louis Rams <br /><strong>Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</strong><br /><br />15. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br />16. Jacksonville Jaguars<br /><strong>Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh</strong><br /><br />17. New England Patriots (from Oakland Raiders)<br /><strong>Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />18. San Diego Chargers<br /><strong>J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />19. New York Giants<br /><strong>Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</strong><br /><br />20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers <br /><strong>Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</strong><br /><br />21. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Tyron Smith, OT, USC</strong><br /><br />22. Indianapolis Colts <br /><strong>Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</strong><br /><br />23. Philadelphia Eagles<br /><strong>Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi St.</strong><br /><br />24. New Orleans Saints<br /><strong>Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</strong><br /><br />25. Seattle Seahawks<br /><strong>Aaron Williams, CB, Texas</strong><br /><br />26. Baltimore Ravens <br /><strong>Ben Ijalana, OT/G, Villanova</strong><br /><br />27. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</strong><br /><br />28. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor</strong><br /><br />29. Chicago Bears<br /><strong>Titus Young, WR, Boise St.</strong><br /><br />30. New York Jets<br /><strong>Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State</strong><br /><br />31. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Mike Pouncey, G, Florida</strong> <br /><br />32. Green Bay Packers<br /><strong>Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-4849207724829109201?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-20852499901032002142011-02-02T20:52:00.009-05:002011-02-14T17:46:07.598-05:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br /> 1. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas<br /> 2. Cam Newton, Auburn<br /> 3. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri<br /> 4. Colin Kaepernick, Nevada<br /> 5. Andy Dalton, TCU<br /> 6. Christian Ponder, Florida St.<br /> 7. Ricky Stanzi, Iowa<br /> 8. Pat Devlin, Delaware<br /> 9. Jake Locker, Washington<br /> 10. Greg McElroy, Alabama <br /> 11. Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin<br /> 12. Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M<br /> 13. Nathan Enderle, Idaho<br /> 14. Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech<br /> 15. T.J. Yates, North Carolina<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br /> 1. Mark Ingram, Alabama<br /> 2. Mikel Leshoure, Illinois<br /> 3. Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech<br /> 4. Shane Vereen, California<br /> 5. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma<br /> 6. Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma St.<br /> 7. Bilal Powell, Louisville<br /> 8. Delone Carter, Syracuse<br /> 9. Daniel Thomas, Kansas St.<br /> 10. Jordan Todman, Connecticut<br /> 11. Jamie Harper, Clemson<br /> 12. Derrick Locke, Kentucky<br /> 13. Da’Rel Scott, Maryland<br /> 14. Dion Lewis, Pittsburgh<br /> 15. Jacquizz Rodgers, Oregon St.<br /> 16. Roy Helu, Jr., Nebraska<br /> 17. Taiwan Jones, Eastern Washington<br /> 18. Alex Green, Hawaii<br /> 19. Stevan Ridley, LSU<br /> 20. Evan Royster, Penn St.<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br /> 1. Owen Marecic, Stanford<br /> 2. Henry Hynoski, Pittsburgh<br /> 3. Stanley Havili, USC<br /> 4. Anthony Sherman, Connecticut<br /> 5. Patrick DiMarco, South Carolina<br /> 6. Charles Clay, Tulsa<br /> 7. Shaun Chapas, Georgia<br /> 8. Ryan Taylor, North Carolina<br /> 9. Robert Hughes, Notre Dame<br /> 10. Brett Morse, Iowa<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br /> 1. A. J. Green, Georgia <br /> 2. Julio Jones, Alabama<br /> 3. Jonathan Baldwin, Pittsburgh<br /> 4. Greg Little, North Carolina<br /> 5. Titus Young, Boise St.<br /> 6. Leonard Hankerson, Miami<br /> 7. Randall Cobb, Kentucky<br /> 8. Torrey Smith, Maryland<br /> 9. Jerrel Jernigan, Troy<br /> 10. Austin Pettis, Boise St.<br /> 11. Vincent Brown, San Diego St.<br /> 12. Niles Paul, Nebraska<br /> 13. Jeremy Kerley, TCU<br /> 14. Armon Binns, Cincinnati <br /> 15. Dane Sanzenbacher, Ohio St.<br /> 16. Ronald Johnson, USC<br /> 17. Greg Salas, Hawaii <br /> 18. Dwayne Harris, East Carolina<br /> 19. Jeff Maehl, Oregon<br /> 20. Cecil Shorts, Mount Union<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br /> 1. Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame<br /> 2. Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin<br /> 3. Luke Stocker, Tennessee<br /> 4. D.J. Williams, Arkansas<br /> 5. Weslye Saunders, South Carolina<br /> 6. Jordan Cameron, USC<br /> 7. Lee Smith, Marshall<br /> 8. Julius Thomas, Portland St.<br /> 9. Charlie Gantt, Michigan St.<br /> 10. Cameron Graham, Louisville<br /> 11. Stephen Skelton, Fordham<br /> 12. Richard Gordon, Miami<br /> 13. Mike McNeill, Nebraska<br /> 14. Andre Smith, Virginia Tech<br /> 15. Rob Housler, Florida Atlantic <br /> 16. Will Yeatman, Maryland<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br /> 1. Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin<br /> 2. Tyron Smith, USC<br /> 3. Derek Sherrod, Mississippi St.<br /> 4. Nate Solder, Colorado<br /> 5. Anthony Castonzo, Boston College<br /> 6. Ben Ijalana, Villanova<br /> 7. James Carpenter, Alabama <br /> 8. James Brewer, Indiana<br /> 9. Marcus Gilbert, Florida<br /> 10. David Mims, Virginia Union<br /> 11. Joseph Barksdale, LSU<br /> 12. Orlando Franklin, Miami<br /> 13. Willie Smith, East Carolina<br /> 14. Chris Hairston, Clemson<br /> 15. Derek Hall, Stanford<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br /> 1. Mike Pouncey, Florida<br /> 2. Danny Watkins, Baylor<br /> 3. Jason Pinkston, Pittsburgh<br /> 4. John Moffitt, Wisconsin<br /> 5. Marcus Cannon, TCU<br /> 6. DeMarcus Love, Arkansas<br /> 7. Stephen Schilling, Michigan<br /> 8. Clint Boling, Georgia<br /> 9. Andrew Phillips, Stanford<br /> 10. Andrew Jackson, Fresno St.<br /> 11. Justin Boren, Ohio St.<br /> 12. Keith Williams, Nebraska<br /> 13. Bryant Browning, Ohio St,<br /> 14. Ray Dominguez, Arkansas<br /> 15. Zach Hurd, Connecticut<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br /> 1. Stefen Wisniewski, Penn St.<br /> 2. Rodney Hudson, Florida St.<br /> 3. William Rackley, Lehigh<br /> 4. Jake Kirkpatrick, TCU<br /> 5. Alex Linnenkohl, Oregon St.<br /> 6. Brandon Fusco, Slippery Rock<br /> 7. Ryan Pugh, Auburn<br /> 8. Tim Barnes, Missouri<br /> 9. Zane Taylor, Utah<br /> 10. Kristofer O'Dowd, USC<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong> Defensive End</strong><br /> 1. Cameron Jordan, California<br /> 2. Robert Quinn, North Carolina<br /> 3. Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson<br /> 4. Aldon Smith, Missouri<br /> 5. Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue<br /> 6. J.J. Watt, Wisconsin<br /> 7. Adrian Clayborn, Iowa<br /> 8. Allen Bailey, Miami<br /> 9. Jabaal Sheard, Pittsburgh<br /> 10. Greg Romeus, Pittsburgh<br /> 11. Pernell McPhee, Mississippi St.<br /> 12. Brooks Reed, Arizona<br /> 13. Sam Acho, Texas<br /> 14. Markus White, Florida St.<br /> 15. Cliff Matthews, South Carolina<br /> 16. Pierre Allen, Nebraska<br /> 17. Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma<br /> 18. Wayne Daniels, TCU<br /> 19. Roberto Davis, NW Missouri State<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br /> 1. Nick Fairley, Auburn<br /> 2. Marcell Dareus, Alabama<br /> 3. Cameron Heyward, Ohio St.<br /> 4. Phil Taylor, Baylor<br /> 5. Corey Liuget, Illinois<br /> 6. Stephen Paea, Oregon St.<br /> 7. Jurrell Casey, USC<br /> 8. Drake Nevis, LSU<br /> 9. Christian Ballard, Iowa<br /> 10. Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple<br /> 11. Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson<br /> 12. Sione Fua, Stanford<br /> 13. Ian Williams, Notre Dame<br /> 14. Marvin Austin, North Carolina<br /> 15. Terrell McClain, South Florida<br /> 16. Kenrick Ellis, Hampton<br /> 17. Chris Neild, West Virginia<br /> 18. David Carter, UCLA<br /> 19. Jerrell Powe, Mississippi<br /> 20. Ollie Ogbu, Penn St.<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br /> 1. Von Miller, Texas A&M<br /> 2. Justin Houston, Georgia<br /> 3. Akeem Ayers, UCLA<br /> 4. Bruce Carter, North Carolina<br /> 5. Mason Foster, Washington<br /> 6. K.J. Wright, Mississippi State<br /> 7. Lawrence Wilson, Connecticut<br /> 8. Doug Hogue, Syracuse<br /> 9. Dontay Moch, Nevada<br /> 10. Robert Sands , West Virginia<br /> 11. Quentin Davie, Northwestern<br /> 12. Brian Rolle, Ohio St.<br /> 13. Ross Homan, Ohio St.<br /> 14. Michael Mohamed, California<br /> 15. Wayne Daniels, TCU<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br /> 1. Martez Wilson, Illinois<br /> 2. Kelvin Sheppard, LSU<br /> 3. Colin McCarthy, Miami<br /> 4. Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina<br /> 5. Greg Jones, Michigan St.<br /> 6. Casey Matthews, Oregon St.<br /> 7. Mark Herzlich, Boston College<br /> 8. Nate Irving, North Carolina St.<br /> 9. Chris White, Mississippi St.<br /> 10. Greg Lloyd, Connecticut<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br /> 1. Patrick Peterson, LSU<br /> 2. Prince Amukamara, Nebraska<br /> 3. Brandon Harris, Miami<br /> 4. Aaron Williams, Texas<br /> 5. Brandon Burton, Utah<br /> 6. Curtis Marsh, Utah State<br /> 7. Chimdi Chekwa, Ohio St.<br /> 8. Jalil Brown, Colorado<br /> 9. Jimmy Smith, Colorado<br /> 10. Shareece Wright, USC<br /> 11. Davon House, New Mexico State<br /> 12. Ras-I Dowling, Virginia<br /> 13. Rashad Carmichael, Virginia Tech<br /> 14. Kendric Burney, North Carolina<br /> 15. Curtis Brown, Texas<br /> 16. Brandon Hogan, West Virginia<br /> 17. Johnny Patrick, Louisville<br /> 18. Justin Rogers, Richmond<br /> 19. Josh Thomas, Buffalo<br /> 20. Byron Maxwell, Clemson<br /> 21. Anthony Gaitor, Florida International<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br /> 1. DeAndre McDaniel, SS, Clemson<br /> 2. Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA<br /> 3. Ahmad Black, SS, Florida<br /> 4. Quinton Carter, FS, Oklahoma<br /> 5. Deunta Williams, SS, North Carolina<br /> 6. Jaiquawn Jarrett, FS, Temple<br /> 7. Marcus Gilchrist, FS, Clemson<br /> 8. Joe Lefeged, SS, Rutgers<br /> 9. Jeron Johnson, SS, Boise St.<br /> 10. Tejay Johnson, FS, TCU<br /> 11. Will Hill, FS, Florida<br /> 12. Tyler Sash, SS, Iowa<br /> 13. Brian Lainhart, FS, Kent St.<br /> 14. Shiloh Keo, SS, Idaho<br /> 15. Chris Culliver, FS, South Carolina<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2085249990103200214?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-62221080514778396392011-02-02T20:37:00.002-05:002011-02-02T20:38:56.588-05:001. Carolina Panthers<br /><strong>Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn</strong><br /><br />2. Denver Broncos <br /><strong>Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson</strong><br /><br />3. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</strong><br /><br />4. Cincinnati Bengals<br /><strong>A.J. Green, WR, Georgia</strong><br /><br />5. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU</strong><br /><br />6. Cleveland Browns <br /><strong>Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina</strong><br /><br />7. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Marcell Dareus, DE, Alabama</strong><br /><br />8. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</strong><br /><br />9. Dallas Cowboys<br /><strong>Cameron Jordan, DE, California</strong><br /><br />10. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri</strong><br /><br />11. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Aldon Smith, OLB/DE, Missouri</strong><br /><br />12. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Cam Newton, QB, Auburn</strong> <br /><br />13. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Brandon Harris, CB, Miami</strong><br /><br />14. St. Louis Rams <br /><strong>Julio Jones, WR, Alabama</strong><br /><br />15. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br />16. Jacksonville Jaguars<br /><strong>Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh</strong><br /><br />17. New England Patriots (from Oakland Raiders)<br /><strong>Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia</strong><br /><br />18. San Diego Chargers<br /><strong>J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />19. New York Giants<br /><strong>Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama</strong><br /><br />20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers <br /><strong>Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purude</strong><br /><br />21. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin</strong><br /><br />22. Indianapolis Colts <br /><strong>Tyron Smith, OT, USC</strong><br /><br />23. Philadelphia Eagles<br /><strong>Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi St.</strong><br /><br />24. New Orleans Saints<br /><strong>Nate Solder, OT, Colorado</strong><br /><br />25. Seattle Seahawks<br /><strong>Aaron Williams, CB, Texas</strong><br /><br />26. Baltimore Ravens <br /><strong>Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</strong><br /><br />27. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</strong><br /><br />28. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Ben Ijalana, OT/G, Villanova</strong><br /><br />29. Chicago Bears<br /><strong>Titus Young, WR, Boise St.</strong><br /><br />30. New York Jets<br /><strong>Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State</strong><br /><br />31. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Mike Pouncey, G, Florida</strong> <br /><br />32. Green Bay Packers<br /><strong>Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-6222108051477839639?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-76892929370372926372011-02-01T21:57:00.001-05:002011-02-01T21:57:14.558-05:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br />QB: Tom Brady, New England Patriots<br />RB: Arian Foster, Houston Texans<br />TE: Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys<br />WR: Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons<br />WR: Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers<br />WR: Brandon Lloyd, Denver Broncos<br />T: Joe Thomas, Cleveland Browns<br />T: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, New York Jets<br />G: Josh Sitton, Green Bay Packers<br />G: Wade Smith, Houston Texans<br />C: Nick Mangold, New York Jets<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br />DE: Julius Peppers, Chicago Bears<br />DE: Justin Tuck, New York Giants<br />DT: Haloti Ngata, Baltimore Ravens<br />DT: Kyle Williams, Buffalo Bills<br />OLB: Cameron Wake, Miami Dolphins<br />OLB: James Harrison, Pittsburgh Steelers<br />MLB: Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers<br />CB: Darrelle Revis, New York Jets <br />CB: Brandon Flowers, Kansas City Chiefs<br />SS: Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers<br />FS: Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens<br /><br /><strong>SPECIAL TEAMS</strong><br />K: Billy Cundiff, Baltimore Ravens<br />P: Mat McBriar, Dallas Cowboys<br />KR: Devin Hester, Chicago Bears<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-7689292937037292637?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-14041040134050011692010-04-22T15:39:00.001-04:002010-04-22T15:39:56.577-04:001. St. Louis Rams<br /><strong>Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />2. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska</strong><br /><br />3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<br /><strong>Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />4. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State</strong><br /><br />5. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Eric Berry, S, Tennessee</strong><br /><br />6. Seattle Seahawks <br /><strong>Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers</strong><br /> <br />7. Cleveland Browns<br /><strong>Brandon Graham, OLB/DE, Michigan</strong><br /><br />8. Oakland Raiders<br /><strong>Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />9. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Dan Williams, DT, Tennesee</strong><br /><br />10. Jacksonville Jaguars <br /><strong>Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech</strong><br /><br />11. Denver Broncos (from Chicago Bears)<br /><strong>Rolando McClain, MLB, Alabama</strong><br /><br />12. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Jerry Hughes, OLB/DE, TCU</strong><br /><br />13. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Earl Thomas, S/CB, Texas</strong><br /><br />14. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos)<br /><strong>C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson</strong><br /><br />15. New York Giants<br /><strong>Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida</strong><br /><br />16. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Brian Price, DT, UCLA</strong><br /><br />17. San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina Panthers) <br /><strong>Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa</strong><br /><br />18. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Maurkice Pouncey, C/G, Florida</strong><br /><br />19. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Mike Iupati, G, Idaho</strong><br /><br />20. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Ryan Mathews, RB , Fresno State</strong><br /><br />21. Cincinnati Bengals <br /><strong>Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />22. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Jared Odrick, DT/DE, Penn State</strong><br /><br />23. Green Bay Packers <br /><strong>Sean Weatherspoon, ILB, Missouri</strong><br /><br />24. Philadelphia Eagles<br /><strong>Joe Haden, CB, Florida</strong><br /><br />25. Baltimore Ravens<br /><strong>Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State</strong><br /><br />26. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame</strong><br /><br />27. Dallas Cowboys<br /><strong>Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State</strong><br /><br />28. San Diego Chargers <br /><strong>Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas</strong><br /><br />29. New York Jets<br /><strong>Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers</strong><br /><br />30. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland</strong><br /><br />31. Indianapolis Colts<br /><strong>Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana</strong> <br /><br />32. New Orleans Saints<br /><strong>Daryl Washington, OLB, TCU</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-1404104013405001169?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-6135550268591242902010-04-21T06:38:00.001-04:002010-04-21T06:38:41.746-04:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma<br />2. Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame<br />3. Colt McCoy, Texas<br />4. Jarrett Brown, West Virginia<br />5. Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan<br />6. Zac Robinson, Oklahoma State<br />7. Sean Canfield, Oregon State<br />8. Tim Tebow, Florida<br />9. Tony Pike, Cincinnati<br />10. Mike Kafka, Northwestern<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. C.J. Spiller, Clemson<br />2. Ryan Mathews, Fresno State<br />3. Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech<br />4. Jahvid Best, California<br />5. Ben Tate, Auburn<br />6. Montario Hardesty, Tennesse<br />7. Joe McKnight, USC<br />8. Toby Gerhart, Stanford<br />9. LeGarrette Blount, Oregon<br />10. Anthony Dixon, Mississippi State<br />11. Stafon Johnson, USC <br />12. Chris Brown, Oklahoma<br />13. Charles Scott, LSU<br />14. Joique Bell, Wayne State<br />15. Lonyae Miller, Fresno State<br />16. Andre Dixon, Connecticut <br />17. James Starks, Buffalo<br />18. Javarris James, Miami<br />19. Brandon Minor, Michigan<br />20. Darius Marshall, Marshall<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Rashawn Jackson, Virginia<br />2. Cory Jackson, Maryland<br />3. John Conner, Kentucky<br />4. Jack Corcoran, Rutgers<br />5. Richie Brockel, Boise State<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State<br />2. Arrelious Benn, Illinois<br />3. Brandon LaFell, LSU<br />4. Golden Tate, Notre Dame<br />5. Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech<br />6. Damian Williams, USC<br />7. Jordan Shipley, Texas<br />8. Mardy Gilyard, Cincinnati<br />9. Dexter McCluster, Mississippi<br />10. Marcus Easley, Connecticut<br />11. Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas<br />12. Jeremy Williams, Tulane<br />12. Andre Roberts, The Citadel<br />13. Shay Hodge, Mississippi<br />14. Jacoby Ford, Clemson<br />15. Blair White, Michigan State<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma<br />2. Anthony McCoy, USC<br />3. Aaron Hernandez, Florida<br />4. Ed Dickson, Oregon<br />5. Garrett Graham, Wisconsin<br />6. Colin Peek, Alabama<br />8. Dorin Dickerson, Pittsburgh<br />9. Rob Gronkowski, Arizona<br />10. Jimmy Graham, Miami<br />11. Andrew Quarless, Penn State<br />12. Michael Hoomanawanui, Illinois <br />13. Nate Byham, Pittsburgh<br />14. Dennis Pitta, BYU<br />15. Cody Slate, Marshall<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Russell Okung, Oklahoma State<br />2. Anthony Davis, Rutgers<br />3. Trent Williams, Oklahoma<br />4. Bryan Bulaga, Iowa<br />5. Bruce Campbell, Maryland<br />6. Vladimir Ducasse, UMass <br />7. Rodger Saffold, Indiana <br />8. Charles Brown, USC<br />9. Ed Wang, Virginia Tech<br />10. Selvish Capers, West Virginia<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Mike Iupati, Idaho<br />2. John Jerry, Mississippi<br />3. Ciron Black, LSU<br />4. Mike Johnson, Alabama<br />5. Marshall Newhouse, TCU<br />6. Sergio Render, Virginia Tech<br />7. Jon Asamoah, Illinois<br />8. Shawn Lauvao, Arizona State<br />9. Zane Beadles, Utah<br />10. Brandon Carter, Texas Tech<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Maurkice Pouncey, Florida<br />2. J.D. Walton, Baylor<br />3. Matt Tennant, Boston College<br />4. Jeff Byers, USC<br />5. Eric Olsen, Notre Dame<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Brandon Graham, Michigan<br />2. Corey Wooten, Northwestern<br />3. Carlos Dunlap, Florida<br />4. Jason Pierre-Paul, South Florida<br />5. Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech<br />6. Everson Griffen, USC<br />7. Alex Carrington, Arkansas State<br />8. Brandon Lang, Troy<br />9. George Selvie, South Florida<br />10. Antonio Coleman, Auburn<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska<br />2. Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma<br />3. Brian Price, UCLA<br />4. Jared Odrick, Penn State<br />5. Dan Williams, Tennesee<br />6. Terrence Cody, Alabama<br />7. Arthur Jones, Syracuse<br />8. Lamarr Houston, Texas<br />9. Geno Atkins, Georgia <br />10. Tyson Aluala, California<br />11. Cam Thomas, North Carolina<br />12. Linval Joseph, East Carolina<br />13. D'Anthony Smith, Louisiana Tech<br />14. Jeff Owens, Georgia<br />15. Doug Worthington, Ohio State<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Sergio Kindle, Texas<br />2. Daryl Washington, TCU<br />3. Jerry Hughes, TCU<br />4. Ricky Sapp, Clemson<br />5. Roddrick Muckelroy, Texas<br />6. Navorro Bowman, Penn State<br />7. Koa Misi, Utah<br />8. Cameron Sheffield, Troy<br />9. Eric Norwood, South Carolina<br />10. Rico McCoy, Tennessee<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Rolando McClain, Alabama<br />2. Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri<br />3. Brandon Spikes, Florida<br />4. Donald Butler, Washington<br />5. Sean Lee, Penn State<br />6. Darryl Sharpton, Miami<br />7. Pat Angerer, Iowa<br />8. Jamar Chaney, Mississippi State<br />9. Micah Johnson, Kentucky<br />10. Ryan D'Imperio, Rutgers<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Joe Haden, Florida<br />2. Kyle Wilson, Boise State<br />3. Perrish Cox, Oklahoma State<br />4. Devin McCourty, Rutgers<br />5. Kareem Jackson, Alabama<br />6. Patrick Robinson, Florida State <br />7. Donovan Warren, Michigan<br />8. Dominique Franks, Oklahoma<br />9. Jerome Murphy, South Florida<br />10. Syd'Quan Thompson, California<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Eric Berry, Tennessee<br />2. Nate Allen, South Florida<br />3. Earl Thomas, Texas<br />4. Taylor Mays, USC<br />5. Morgan Burnett, Georgia Tech<br />6. Chad Jones, LSU<br />7. Larry Asante, Nebraska<br />8. Myron Rolle, Florida State<br />9. T.J. Ward, Oregon<br />10. Reshad Jones, Georgia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-613555026859124290?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-50630594077253586752010-02-05T07:02:00.000-05:002010-02-05T07:03:12.814-05:001. St. Louis Rams<br /><strong>Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska</strong><br /><br />2. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<br /><strong>Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State</strong><br /><br />4. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State</strong><br /><br />5. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Eric Berry, S, Tennessee</strong><br /><br />6. Seattle Seahawks <br /><strong>Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers</strong><br /> <br />7. Cleveland Browns<br /><strong>Joe Haden, CB, Florida</strong><br /><br />8. Oakland Raiders<br /><strong>Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa</strong><br /><br />9. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />10. Jacksonville Jaguars <br /><strong>Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida</strong><br /><br />11. Denver Broncos (from Chicago Bears)<br /><strong>Rolando McClain, MLB, Alabama</strong><br /><br />12. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas</strong><br /><br />13. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />14. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos)<br /><strong>C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson</strong><br /><br />15. New York Giants<br /><strong>Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida</strong><br /><br />16. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Brandon Graham, DE Michigan</strong><br /><br />17. San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina Panthers) <br /><strong>Brian Price, DT, UCLA</strong><br /><br />18. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Mike Iupati, G, Idaho</strong><br /><br />19. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech</strong><br /><br />20. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Earl Thomas, S, Texas</strong><br /><br />21. Cincinnati Bengals <br /><strong>Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />22. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Dan Williams, DT, Tennesee</strong><br /><br />23. Green Bay Packers <br /><strong>Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State</strong><br /><br />24. Philadelphia Eagles<br /><strong>Everson Griffen, DE, USC</strong><br /><br />25. Baltimore Ravens<br /><strong>Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame</strong><br /><br />26. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame</strong><br /><br />27. Dallas Cowboys<br /><strong>Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State</strong><br /><br />28. San Diego Chargers <br /><strong>Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech</strong><br /><br />29. New York Jets<br /><strong>Ricky Sapp, OLB, Clemson</strong><br /><br />30. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State</strong><br /><br />31. New Orleans Saints<br /><strong>Daryl Washington, OLB, TCU</strong><br /><br />32. Indianapolis Colts<br /><strong>Maurkice Pouncey, C/G, Florida</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-5063059407725358675?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-20185248103207924972010-01-19T21:33:00.048-05:002010-04-21T06:39:35.882-04:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame<br />2. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma<br />3. Colt McCoy, Texas<br />4. Jarrett Brown, West Virginia<br />5. Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan<br />6. Zac Robinson, Oklahoma State<br />7. Sean Canfield, Oregon State<br />8. Tony Pike, Cincinnati<br />9. Levi Brown, Troy<br />10. Jevan Snead, Mississippi<br />11. Tim Tebow, Florida<br />12. Mike Kafka, Northwestern<br />13. Jonathan Crompton, Tennessee<br />14. John Skelton, Fordham<br />15. Max Hall, BYU<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. C.J. Spiller, Clemson<br />2. Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech<br />3. Ryan Mathews, Fresno State<br />4. Jahvid Best, California<br />5. Ben Tate, Auburn<br />6. Montario Hardesty, Tennesse<br />7. Joe McKnight, USC<br />8. Toby Gerhart, Stanford<br />9. LeGarrette Blount, Oregon<br />10. Anthony Dixon, Mississippi State<br />11. Stafon Johnson, USC <br />12. Chris Brown, Oklahoma<br />13. Charles Scott, LSU<br />14. Joique Bell, Wayne State<br />15. Lonyae Miller, Fresno State<br />16. Andre Dixon, Connecticut <br />17. James Starks, Buffalo<br />18. Javarris James, Miami<br />19. Brandon Minor, Michigan<br />20. Darius Marshall, Marshall<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Rashawn Jackson, Virginia<br />2. Cory Jackson, Maryland<br />3. John Conner, Kentucky<br />4. Jack Corcoran, Rutgers<br />5. Richie Brockel, Boise State<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State<br />2. Brandon LaFell, LSU<br />3. Arrelious Benn, Illinois<br />4. Golden Tate, Notre Dame<br />5. Damian Williams, USC<br />6. Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech<br />7. Jordan Shipley, Texas<br />8. Mardy Gilyard, Cincinnati<br />9. Dexter McCluster, Mississippi<br />10. Marcus Easley, Connecticut<br />11. Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas<br />12. Jeremy Williams, Tulane<br />12. Andre Roberts, The Citadel<br />13. Shay Hodge, Mississippi<br />14. Jacoby Ford, Clemson<br />15. Blair White, Michigan State<br />16. Antonio Brown, Central Michigan<br />17. Freddie Barnes, Bowling Green<br />18. Carlton Mitchell, South Florida<br />19. Taylor Price, Ohio<br />20. Eric Decker, Minnesota<br />21. Mike Williams, Syracuse<br />22. Danario Alexander, Missouri<br />23. Riley Cooper, Florida<br />24. Alric Arnett, West Virginia<br />25. Joe Webb, Alabama-Birmingham<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma<br />2. Anthony McCoy, USC<br />3. Aaron Hernandez, Florida<br />4. Ed Dickson, Oregon<br />5. Garrett Graham, Wisconsin<br />6. Colin Peek, Alabama<br />8. Dorin Dickerson, Pittsburgh<br />9. Rob Gronkowski, Arizona<br />10. Jimmy Graham, Miami<br />11. Andrew Quarless, Penn State<br />12. Michael Hoomanawanui, Illinois <br />13. Nate Byham, Pittsburgh<br />14. Dennis Pitta, BYU<br />15. Cody Slate, Marshall<br />16. Dedrick Epps, Miami<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Russell Okung, Oklahoma State<br />2. Anthony Davis, Rutgers<br />3. Trent Williams, Oklahoma<br />4. Bryan Bulaga, Iowa<br />5. Bruce Campbell, Maryland<br />6. Vladimir Ducasse, UMass <br />7. Rodger Saffold, Indiana <br />8. Charles Brown, USC<br />9. Ed Wang, Virginia Tech<br />10. Selvish Capers, West Virginia<br />11. Kyle Calloway, Iowa<br />12. Jason Fox, Miami<br />13. Tony Washington, Abilene Christian<br />14. Chris Scott, Tennessee<br />15. Sam Young, Notre Dame<br />16. Mike Tepper, California<br />17. Jared Veldheer, Hillsdale<br />18. Adam Ulatoski, Texas<br />19. Kevin Haslam, Rutgers<br />20. Thomas Welch, Vanderbilt<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Mike Iupati, Idaho<br />2. John Jerry, Mississippi<br />3. Ciron Black, LSU<br />4. Mike Johnson, Alabama<br />5. Marshall Newhouse, TCU<br />6. Sergio Render, Virginia Tech<br />7. Jon Asamoah, Illinois<br />8. Shawn Lauvao, Arizona State<br />9. Brandon Carter, Texas Tech<br />10. Reggie Stephens, Iowa State<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Maurkice Pouncey, Florida<br />2. J.D. Walton, Baylor<br />3. Matt Tennant, Boston College<br />4. Jeff Byers, USC<br />5. Eric Olsen, Notre Dame<br />6. Zane Beadles, Utah<br />7. Chris Hall, Texas<br />8. Ted Larsen, North Carolina State<br />9. Kevin Matthews, Texas A&M<br />10. Jon Estes, Hawaii<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Carlos Dunlap, Florida<br />2. Jason Pierre-Paul, South Florida<br />3. Brandon Graham, Michigan<br />4. Corey Wooten, Northwestern<br />5. Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech<br />6. Everson Griffen, USC<br />7. Alex Carrington, Arkansas State<br />8. Brandon Lang, Troy<br />9. George Selvie, South Florida<br />10. Antonio Coleman, Auburn<br />11. Greg Hardy, Mississippi<br />12. C.J. Wilson, East Carolina<br />13. Austen Lane, Murray State<br />14. Clifton Geathers, South Carolina<br />15. Lindsey Witten, Connecticut<br />16. Auston English, Oklahoma<br />17. Willie Young, North Carolina State<br />18. Jermaine Cunningham, Florida<br />19. Rahim Alem, LSU<br />20. John Fletcher, Wyoming<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska<br />2. Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma<br />3. Brian Price, UCLA<br />4. Dan Williams, Tennesee<br />5. Jared Odrick, Penn State<br />6. Terrence Cody, Alabama<br />7. Arthur Jones, Syracuse<br />8. Lamarr Houston, Texas<br />9. Geno Atkins, Georgia <br />10. Tyson Aluala, California<br />11. Cam Thomas, North Carolina<br />12. Linval Joseph, East Carolina<br />13. D'Anthony Smith, Louisiana Tech<br />14. Jeff Owens, Georgia<br />15. Doug Worthington, Ohio State<br />16. Mike Neal, Purdue<br />17. Torrell Troup, Central Florida<br />18. Earl Mitchell, Arizona<br />19. Brandon Deaderick, Alabama<br />20. Al Woods, LSU<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Sergio Kindle, Texas<br />2. Daryl Washington, TCU<br />3. Ricky Sapp, Clemson<br />4. Roddrick Muckelroy, Texas<br />5. Jerry Hughes, TCU<br />6. Navorro Bowman, Penn State<br />7. Koa Misi, Utah<br />8. Cameron Sheffield, Troy<br />9. Eric Norwood, South Carolina<br />10. Rico McCoy, Tennessee<br />11. Rennie Curran, Georgia<br />12. Thaddeus Gibson, Ohio State<br />13. A.J. Edds, Iowa<br />14. Jason Worilds, Virginia Tech<br />15. Dekoda Watson, Florida State<br />16. O'Brien Schofield, Wisconsin<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Rolando McClain, Alabama<br />2. Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri<br />3. Brandon Spikes, Florida<br />4. Donald Butler, Washington<br />5. Sean Lee, Penn State<br />6. Darryl Sharpton, Miami<br />7. Pat Angerer, Iowa<br />8. Jamar Chaney, Mississippi State<br />9. Micah Johnson, Kentucky<br />10. Ryan D'Imperio, Rutgers<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Joe Haden, Florida<br />2. Patrick Robinson, Florida State <br />3. Perrish Cox, Oklahoma State<br />4. Kyle Wilson, Boise State<br />5. Devin McCourty, Rutgers<br />6. Donovan Warren, Michigan<br />7. Kareem Jackson, Alabama<br />8. Dominique Franks, Oklahoma<br />9. Trevard Lindley, Kentucky<br />10. Syd'Quan Thompson, California<br />11. Javier Arenas, Alabama<br />12. Jerome Murphy, South Florida<br />13. Brandon Ghee, Wake Forest<br />14. Chris Cook, Virginia<br />15. Myron Lewis, Vanderbilt<br />16. Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, Indiana (PA)<br />17. Amari Spievey, Iowa<br />18. Jamar Wall, Texas Tech<br />19. Alterraun Verner, UCLA<br />20. Joshua Moore, Kansas State <br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Eric Berry, Tennessee<br />2. Nate Allen, South Florida<br />3. Taylor Mays, USC<br />4. Earl Thomas, Texas<br />5. Chad Jones, LSU<br />6. Larry Asante, Nebraska<br />7. Myron Rolle, Florida State<br />8. Morgan Burnett, Georgia Tech<br />9. T.J. Ward, Oregon<br />10. Reshad Jones, Georgia<br />11. Major Wright, Florida<br />12. Kam Chancellor, Virginia Tech<br />13. Harry Coleman, LSU<br />14. Kurt Coleman, Ohio State<br />15. Kendrick Lewis, Mississippi <br />16. Robert Johnson, Utah<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2018524810320792497?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-46514071727811009712010-01-17T20:18:00.000-05:002010-01-17T20:18:38.737-05:001. St. Louis Rams<br /><strong>Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame</strong><br />Although there are exceptions that test the rule (the 2006 Chicago Bears spring to mind): a team's more likely to lose games despite having a good quarterback than they are to win despite having a poor one. Unless an unexpected cut happens, the way Pennington fell into Miami's lap a couple of season's ago (or unless Brett Favre's ego decides it wants to see if he can take a team from worst to first), the Rams absolutely have to take a chance here on landing a good, young quarterback. There's no guarantees, and Clausen isn't as highly-rated a prospect as some QBs that have come out in recent years, but he's a three-year starter whose completion percentage and yards per attempt showed significant improvement in each of his three years at Notre Dame. Ndamukong Suh is a strong possibility, of course, but the Rams have taken a defensive linemen first in four of the last nine drafts, including two of the last three, and they're not going anywhere with the QBs they have.<br /><br />2. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska</strong><br />I don't know that there's a better argument for picking Suh here than this: Detroit's best defensive tackle last season was Grady Jackson. Although there's not much precedent for a DT coming in and having an impact right away, Suh is as good as advertised and, with just a little help along the line, should be playing at an All-Pro level within three seasons. <br /><br />3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<br /><strong>Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma</strong><br />Speaking of teams with poor defensive tackles, the Bucs are actually worse off than the Lions. Featuring Chris Hovan, Ryan Sims, and Roy Miller, the Bucs fielded the worst rotation in the league. McCoy's a smart, athletic DT who is right there with Suh in terms of potential.<br /><br />4. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State</strong><br />Washington's offensive line was a disaster in 09 and with long-time left tackle Chris Samuels very likely having to retire due to his neck injury, the Skins need to start rebuilding this unit immediately. If Sam Bradford shows enough during his workouts leading up to the draft, this would be a natural landing spot for him, but for my money he has a lot of work to do to get chosen this high. <br /><br />5. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State</strong><br />Getting scared when you're a young man and lying about something you did is not uncommon. And the fact that what Bryant was lying about wasn't, in the big scheme of things, a huge deal, shouldn't mean so much when team's start putting those red flags next to players' names. In terms of on-field ability, Bryant was right up there with Michael Crabtree and I'd even give him the edge in raw playmaking ability. While I tend to believe you can find WRs, like RBs, throughout the draft and so it's generally not worth it to use a high pick on one, Bryant has special talent and would be worth it. That said, the Chiefs have a lot of needs, and Tennessee safety Eric Berry or Alabama middle linebacker Rolando McClain would also make a lot of sense here.<br /><br />6. Seattle Seahawks <br /><strong>Eric Berry, DB, Tennessee</strong><br />The Seattle defense was bad last year, but what was easy to overlook was that they played the run well with their rush defense posting a <a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef">-8.8% DVOA</a>. Unfortunately the Seahawks were third worst in the league at defending the pass (33% DVOA). With new offensive line coach Alex Gibbs being an expert at coaching up lower-round draft picks, Seattle can afford to go defense with this pick and try to shore up the O-line later. And Seattle is another spot Sam Bradford could land if he works out well and Seattle wants to focus on finding their future signal caller.<br /> <br />7. Cleveland Browns<br /><strong>Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma</strong><br />Bradford is a huge question mark at this point, but the Browns can't be content to proceed with Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson as their only options at QB.<br /><br />8. Oakland Raiders<br /><strong>Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State</strong><br />We'll probably have a clearer picture of who Al Davis will draft after the official 40 times are posted at the NFL combine, but until then let's say the Raiders go with speedy cornerback Patrick Robinson to help out with their pass defense which was pretty bad despite having the <a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/dl">sixth-best adjusted sack rate</a> and Nnamdi Asomugha covering one side of the field. If Robinson isn't as fast on the track as he is on the field, then another good Al Davis option would be safety Taylor Mays: if he runs the 40 in under 4.5 seconds at 6'3" and 230 lbs, it will be hard for Mr. Davis to look at anyone else.<br /><br />9. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers</strong><br />Even before injuries decimated their offensive line the Bills struggled in pass protection. Neither Demetrius Bell nor Jonathan Scott came close to adequately filling the left tackle spot vacated by the Jason Peters trade.<br /><br />10. Jacksonville Jaguars <br /><strong>Joe Haden, CB, Florida</strong><br />With the tenth pick in the NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select University of Florida <em>corner</em>back, Joe Haden. Selecting Tim Tebow here might sell tickets for a season or two, but the better long-term economic strategy is winning. And besides, Tebow should still be available in round two or three. More to the point: the Jaguars defense was incredibly unbalanced: they had the worst pass defense (<a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef">39.7%</a> DVOA) and the seventh best rush defense (-12% DVOA).<br /><br />11. Denver Broncos (from Chicago Bears)<br /><strong>Rolando McClain, MLB, Alabama</strong><br />Andra Davis played well at inside backer for his new team but he wore down as the season went on and will be 32 by the end of next season. The other inside backer D.J. Williams was serviceable at best in the new 3-4 scheme. Rolando McClain brings great value at this slot and would be a perfect addition to the rebuilt Broncos D.<br /><br />12. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas</strong><br />Will Kindle's off-field trouble keep Parcells & co away? If Kindle can prove that he has any kind of head on his shoulders, any sense of what kind of player he can be and the willingness to do what it takes to make that happen, Miami can pull the trigger and take a chance on him. Starting outside linebackers Jason Taylor and Joey Porter are nearing the end of their careers and neither played particularly well last year with Porter especially seeing a drop off in his play.<br /><br />13. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Brian Price, DT, UCLA</strong><br />The 49ers are a quarterback away from being a championship-qaulity team, but with no QB left on the board, I think they'll look to keeping their front seven stocked, although defensive back would garner strong consideration as well.<br /><br />14. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos)<br /><strong>C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson</strong><br />Spiller would not only add a sorely missing explosive element to the Seattle run game, but he would go a long way toward improving their woeful return game as well.<br /><br />15. New York Giants<br /><strong>Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida</strong><br />The Giants are still one of the most talented teams in the league and with Kenny Phillips and Antonio Pierce coming back from injury they can afford to go best player available.<br /><br />16. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida</strong><br /><br />17. San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina Panthers) <br /><strong>Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State</strong><br /><br />18. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Corey Wooten, DE, Northwestern</strong><br /><br />19. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />20. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan</strong><br /><br />21. Cincinnati Bengals <br /><strong>Anthony McCoy, TE, USC</strong><br /><br />22. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Dan Williams, DT, Tennesee</strong><br /><br />23. Green Bay Packers <br /><strong>Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland</strong><br /><br />24. Philadelphia Eagles<br /><strong>Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri</strong><br /><br />25. Baltimore Ravens<br /><strong>Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU</strong><br /><br />26. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa</strong><br /><br />27. Dallas Cowboys<br /><strong>Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />28. San Diego Chargers <br /><strong>Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama</strong><br /><br />29. New York Jets<br /><strong>Damian Williams, WR, USC</strong><br /><br />30. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Earl Thomas, S, Texas</strong><br /><br />31. New Orleans Saints<br /><strong>Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech</strong><br /><br />32. Indianapolis Colts<br /><strong>Charles Brown, OT, USC</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-4651407172781100971?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-37614441957090000162010-01-06T21:02:00.001-05:002010-01-06T21:02:14.578-05:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br />QB: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts<br />RB: Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans<br />TE: Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys<br />WR: Andre Johnson, Houston Texans<br />WR: Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers<br />WR: Sidney Rice, Minnesota Vikings<br />T: Joe Thomas, Cleveland Browns<br />T: Jake Long, Miami Dolphins<br />G: Jahri Evans, New Orleans Saints<br />G: Chris Snee, New York Giants<br />C: Nick Mangold, New York Jets<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br />DE: Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts<br />DE: Trent Cole, Philadelphia Eagles<br />DT: Kevin Williams, Minnesota Vikings<br />DT: Jay Ratliff, Dallas Cowboys<br />OLB: DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys<br />OLB: James Harrison, Pittsburgh Steelers<br />MLB: Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers<br />CB: Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers <br />CB: Darrelle Revis, New York Jets <br />SS: Adrian Wilson, Arizona Cardinals <br />FS: Darren Sharper, New Orleans Saints <br /><br /><strong>SPECIAL TEAMS</strong><br />K: Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders<br />P: Shane Lechler, Oakland Raiders<br />KR: Joshua Cribbs, Cleveland Browns<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-3761444195709000016?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-5578346287721269322009-04-15T07:31:00.000-04:002009-04-15T07:32:20.927-04:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Matt Stafford, Georgia<br />2. Mark Sanchez, USC<br />3. Josh Freeman, Kansas State<br />4. Pat White, West Virginia<br />5. Cullen Harper, Clemson<br />6. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State<br />7. Stephen McGee, Texas A&M<br />8. Hunter Cantwell, Louisville<br />9. Chris Crane, Boston College<br />10. Nate Davis, Ball State<br />11. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech<br />12. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas<br />13. Brian Hoyer, Michigan State<br />14. Mike Teel, Rutgers<br />15. Todd Boeckman, Ohio State<br />16. Brian Johnson, Utah<br />17. John Parker Wilson, Alabama<br />18. Curtis Painter, Purdue<br />19. Tom Brandstater, Fresno State<br />20. Rudy Carpenter, Arizona State<br />21. Chase Daniel, Missouri<br />22. Mike Reilly, Central Washington<br />23. Chase Patton, Missouri<br />24. Drew Willy, Buffalo<br />25. Nate Longshore, California<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia<br />2. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh<br />3. Donald Brown, Connecticut<br />4. Andre Brown, North Carolina State<br />5. Shonn Greene, Iowa<br />6. Chris Wells, Ohio State<br />7. Javon Ringer, Michigan State<br />8. Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon<br />9. Rashad Jennings, Liberty<br />10. Glen Coffee, Alabama<br />11. Cedric Peerman, Virginia<br />12. Arian Foster, Tennessee<br />13. James Davis, Clemson<br />14. Javarris Williams, Tennessee State<br />15. Gartrell Johnson, Colorado State<br />16. Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern<br />17. Aaron Brown, TCU<br />18. Marlon Lucky, Nebraska<br />19. Kory Sheets, Purdue<br />20. Devin Moore, Wyoming<br />21. Ian Johnson, Boise State<br />22. P.J. Hill, Wisconsin<br />23. Chris Ogbonnaya, Texas<br />24. Brad Lester, Auburn<br />25. Brandon Ore, West Liberty State<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Quinn Johnson, LSU<br />2. Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse<br />3. Brannan Southerland, Georgia<br />4. Eric Kettani, Navy<br />5. Brock Bolen, Louisville<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech<br />2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri<br />3. Hakim Nicks, North Carolina<br />4. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State<br />5. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland<br />6. Kenny Britt, Rutgers<br />7. Brandon Tate, North Carolina<br />8. Kenny McKinley, South Carolina<br />9. Deon Butler, Penn State<br />10. Mike Thomas, Arizona<br />11. Patrick Turner, USC <br />12. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma<br />13. Derrick Williams, Penn State<br />14. Brooks Foster, North Carolina<br />15. Quan Cosby, Texas<br />16. Percy Harvin, Florida<br />17. Demetrius Byrd, LSU<br />18. Jarrett Dillard, Rice<br />19. Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State<br />20. Tiquan Underwood, Rutgers<br />21. Taurus Johnson, South Florida<br />22. Ramses Barden, Cal Poly<br />23. Brandon Gibson, Washington State<br />24. Aaron Kelly, Clemson<br />25. Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia<br />26. Louis Murphy, Florida<br />27. Darius Passmore, Marshall<br />28. Mike Wallace, Mississippi<br />29. Austin Collie, BYU<br />30. Greg Carr, Florida State<br />31. Jordan Norwood, Penn State<br />32. Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma<br />33. Kevin Ogletree, Virginia<br />34. Jeremy Childs, Boise State<br />35. Marko Mitchell, Nevada<br />36. Brian Hartline, Ohio State<br />37. Brennan Marion, Tulsa<br />38. Jamayel Smith, Mississippi State<br />39. Derek Kinder, Pittsburgh<br />40. Jaison Williams, Oregon<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State<br />2. Jared Cook, South Carolina<br />3. Shawn Nelson, Southern Mississippi<br />4. Cornelius Ingram, Florida<br />5. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin<br />6. Chase Coffman, Missouri<br />7. Ryan Purvis, Boston College<br />8. James Casey, Rice<br />9. Anthony Hill, North Carolina State<br />10. John Phillips, Virginia<br />11. Bear Pascoe, Fresno State<br />12. Cameron Morrah, California<br />13. Jared Bronson, Central Washington<br />14. David Johnson, Arkansas State<br />15. Travis McCall, Alabama<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Eugene Monroe, Virginia<br />2. Jason Smith, Baylor<br />3. Michael Oher, Mississippi<br />4. Eben Britton, Arizona<br />5. Andre Smith, Alabama<br />6. William Beatty, Connecticut<br />7. Jamon Meredith, South Carolina<br />8. Troy Kropog, Tulane<br />9. Sebastian Vollmer, Houston<br />10. Jason Watkins, Florida<br />11. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma<br />12. Augustus Parrish, Kent State<br />13. Xavier Fulton, Illinois<br />14. Ramon Foster, Tennessee<br />15. Gerald Cadogan, Penn State<br />16. T.J. Lang, Eastern Michigan<br />17. Fenuki Tupou, Oregon<br />18. Garrett Reynolds, North Carolina<br />19. Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State<br />20. Alex Boone, Ohio State<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin<br />2. Herman Johnson, LSU<br />3. Tyronne Green, Auburn<br />4. Andy Levitre, Oregon State<br />5. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma<br />6. Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati<br />7. Anthony Parker, Tennessee<br />8. Seth Olsen, Iowa<br />9. Rey Feinga, BYU<br />10. Ryan Stanchek, West Virginia<br />11. Greg Islander, West Virginia<br />12. Jamie Thomas, Maryland<br />13. Travis Bright, BYU<br />14. Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech<br />15. Ryan Durand, Syracuse<br />16. Cedric Dockery, Texas<br />17. Andy Kemp, Wisconsin<br />18. Maurice Miller, Mississippi<br />19. Jeremy Perry, Oregon State<br />20. Roger Allen, Missouri Western State<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Max Unger, Orgeon<br />2. Eric Wood, Louisville<br />3. Alex Mack, California<br />4. Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas<br />5. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama<br />6. A. Q. Shipley, Penn State<br />7. Ryan Shuman, Virginia Tech<br />8. C. J. Davis, Pittsburgh<br />9. Cecil Newton, Tennessee State<br />10. Jon Cooper, Oklahoma<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Brian Orakpo, Texas<br />2. Everette Brown, Florida State<br />3. Robert Ayers, Tennessee<br />4. Larry English, Northern Illinois<br />5. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati<br />6. Aaron Maybin, Penn State<br />7. Tyson Jackson, LSU<br />8. Kyle Moore, USC<br />9. Cody Brown, Connecticut<br />10. Paul Kruger, Utah<br />11. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech<br />12. Will Davis, Illinois<br />13. Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond<br />14. Brandon Williams, Texas Tech<br />15. Michael Bennett, Texas A&M<br />16. Jarius Wynn, Georgia<br />17. Tim Jamison, Michigan<br />18. David Veikune, Hawaii<br />19. Maurice Evans, Penn State<br />20. Matt Shaughnessy, Wisconsin<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. B.J. Raji, Boston College<br />2. Evander Hood, Missouri<br />3. Ron Brace, Boston College<br />4. Peria Jerry, Mississippi<br />5. Ricky Jean-Francois, LSU<br />6. Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State<br />7. Corey Irvin, Georgia<br />8. Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn <br />9. Fili Moala, USC<br />10. Vance Walker, Georgia Tech<br />12. Alex Magee, Purdue<br />12. Chris Baker, Hampton<br />13. Mitch King, Iowa<br />14. Myron Pryor, Kentucky<br />15. Roy Miller, Texas<br />16. Dorell Scott, Clemson<br />17. Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech<br />18. Clinton McDonald, Memphis<br />19. Terrance Taylor, Michigan<br />20. Jeff Owens, Georgia<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Aaron Curry, Wake Forest<br />2. Brian Cushing, USC<br />3. Clay Matthews, USC<br />4. Clint Sintim, Virginia<br />5. Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida<br />6. Marcus Freeman, Ohio State<br />7. Zach Follett, California<br />8. Nic Harris, Oklahoma<br />9. Ashlee Palmer, Mississippi<br />10. Kaluka Maiav, USC<br />11. Anthony Felder, California<br />12. Mortty Ivy, West Virginia<br />13. Jason Williams, Western Illinois<br />14. Jonathan Casillas, Wisconsin<br />15. Brian Toal, Boston College<br />16. Robert Francois, Boston College<br />17. Gerald McRath, Southern Miss<br />18. Moise Fokou, Maryland<br />19. DeAndre Levy, Wisconsin<br />20. Nick Reed, Oregon<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Rey Maualuga, USC<br />2. Johnny Williams, Kentucky<br />3. James Laurinaitis, Ohio State<br />4. Darry Beckwith, LSU<br />5. Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh<br />6. Worrell Williams, California<br />7. Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia<br />8. Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina<br />9. Jason Phillips, TCU<br />10. Jamar Chaney, Mississippi State<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Vontae Davis, Illinois<br />2. Asher Allen, Georgia<br />3. Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest<br />4. Darius Butler, Connecticut<br />5. Sean Smith, Utah<br />6. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State<br />7. D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt<br />8. Keenan Lewis, Oregon State<br />9. Bradley Fletcher, Iowa<br />10. Coye Francies, San Jose State<br />11. Captain Munnerlyn, South Carolina<br />12. Jairus Byrd, Oregon<br />13. Victor Harris, Virginia Tech<br />14. Ellis Lankaster, West Virginia<br />15. Mike Mickens, Cincinnati<br />16. Don Carey, Norfolk State<br />17. Jahi Word-Daniels, Georgia Tech<br />18. Domonique Johnson, Jackson State<br />19. Kevin Barnes, Maryland<br />20. Lardarius Webb, Nicholls State<br />21. Jerraud Powers, Auburn<br />22. Cary Harris, USC<br />23. Ryan Palmer, Texas<br />24. DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati <br />25. Brandon Underwood, Cincinnati<br />26. Brandon Hughes, Oregon State<br />27. Wopamo Osaisai, Stanford<br />28. Morgan Trent, Michigan<br />29. Ryan Mouton, Hawaii<br />30. Donald Washington, Ohio State<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Patrick Chung, Oregon<br />2. Louis Delmas, Western Michigan<br />3. Chip Vaughn, Wake Forest<br />4. Rashad Johnson, Alabama<br />5. Sherrod Martin, Troy<br />6. Darcel McBath, Texas Tech<br />7. Derek Pegues, Mississippi State<br />8. Keith Fitzhugh, Mississippi State<br />9. Emanuel Cook, South Carolina<br />10. Michael Hamlin, Clemson<br />11. William Moore, Missouri<br />12. Courtney Greene, Rutgers<br />13. Curtis Taylor, LSU<br />14. Glover Quin, New Mexico<br />15. Otis Wiley, Michigan State<br />16. David Bruton, Notre Dame<br />17. Lendy Holmes, Oklahoma<br />18. Kevin Ellison, USC<br />19. Trimane Goddard, North Carolina<br />20. De’Von Hall, Utah State<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-557834628772126932?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-84861168935077692172009-02-28T20:55:00.001-05:002009-02-28T20:55:52.259-05:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Matt Stafford, Georgia<br />2. Mark Sanchez, USC<br />3. Josh Freeman, Kansas State<br />4. Nate Davis, Ball State<br />5. Cullen Harper, Clemson<br />6. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State<br />7. Pat White, West Virginia<br />8. Chris Crane, Boston College<br />9. Stephen McGee, Texas A&M<br />10. Hunter Cantwell, Louisville<br />11. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech<br />12. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas<br />13. Brian Hoyer, Michigan State<br />14. Mike Teel, Rutgers<br />15. Todd Boeckman, Ohio State<br />16. Brian Johnson, Utah<br />17. John Parker Wilson, Alabama<br />18. Curtis Painter, Purdue<br />19. Tom Brandstater, Fresno State<br />20. Rudy Carpenter, Arizona State<br />21. Chase Daniel, Missouri<br />22. Mike Reilly, Central Washington<br />23. Chase Patton, Missouri<br />24. Drew Willy, Buffalo<br />25. Nate Longshore, California<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia<br />2. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh<br />3. Donald Brown, Connecticut<br />4. Shonn Greene, Iowa<br />5. Chris Wells, Ohio State<br />6. Andre Brown, North Carolina State<br />7. Javon Ringer, Michigan State<br />8. Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon<br />9. Rashad Jennings, Liberty<br />10. Glen Coffee, Alabama<br />11. Cedric Peerman, Virginia<br />12. Arian Foster, Tennessee<br />13. James Davis, Clemson<br />14. Javarris Williams, Tennessee State<br />15. Gartrell Johnson, Colorado State<br />16. Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern<br />17. Aaron Brown, TCU<br />18. Marlon Lucky, Nebraska<br />19. Kory Sheets, Purdue<br />20. Devin Moore, Wyoming<br />21. Ian Johnson, Boise State<br />22. P.J. Hill, Wisconsin<br />23. Chris Ogbonnaya, Texas<br />24. Brad Lester, Auburn<br />25. Brandon Ore, West Liberty State<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Quinn Johnson, LSU<br />2. Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse<br />3. Brannan Southerland, Georgia<br />4. Eric Kettani, Navy<br />5. Brock Bolen, Louisville<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech<br />2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri<br />3. Hakim Nicks, North Carolina<br />4. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State<br />5. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland<br />6. Kenny Britt, Rutgers<br />7. Percy Harvin, Florida<br />8. Kenny McKinley, South Carolina<br />9. Brandon Tate, North Carolina<br />10. Deon Butler, Penn State<br />11. Mike Thomas, Arizona<br />12. Patrick Turner, USC <br />13. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma<br />14. Derrick Williams, Penn State<br />15. Brooks Foster, North Carolina<br />16. Quan Cosby, Texas<br />17. Demetrius Byrd, LSU<br />18. Jarrett Dillard, Rice<br />19. Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State<br />20. Tiquan Underwood, Rutgers<br />21. Taurus Johnson, South Florida<br />22. Ramses Barden, Cal Poly<br />23. Brandon Gibson, Washington State<br />24. Aaron Kelly, Clemson<br />25. Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia<br />26. Louis Murphy, Florida<br />27. Darius Passmore, Marshall<br />28. Mike Wallace, Mississippi<br />29. Austin Collie, BYU<br />30. Greg Carr, Florida State<br />31. Jordan Norwood, Penn State<br />32. Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma<br />33. Kevin Ogletree, Virginia<br />34. Jeremy Childs, Boise State<br />35. Marko Mitchell, Nevada<br />36. Brian Hartline, Ohio State<br />37. Brennan Marion, Tulsa<br />38. Jamayel Smith, Mississippi State<br />39. Derek Kinder, Pittsburgh<br />40. Jaison Williams, Oregon<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State<br />2. Jared Cook, South Carolina<br />3. Shawn Nelson, Southern Mississippi<br />4. Cornelius Ingram, Florida<br />5. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin<br />6. Chase Coffman, Missouri<br />7. Ryan Purvis, Boston College<br />8. James Casey, Rice<br />9. Anthony Hill, North Carolina State<br />10. John Phillips, Virginia<br />11. Bear Pascoe, Fresno State<br />12. Cameron Morrah, California<br />13. Jared Bronson, Central Washington<br />14. David Johnson, Arkansas State<br />15. Travis McCall, Alabama<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Jason Smith, Baylor<br />2. Michael Oher, Mississippi<br />3. Eugene Monroe, Virginia<br />4. Eben Britton, Arizona<br />5. Andre Smith, Alabama<br />6. William Beatty, Connecticut<br />7. Jamon Meredith, South Carolina<br />8. Troy Kropog, Tulane<br />9. Sebastian Vollmer, Houston<br />10. Jason Watkins, Florida<br />11. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma<br />12. Augustus Parrish, Kent State<br />13. Xavier Fulton, Illinois<br />14. Ramon Foster, Tennessee<br />15. Gerald Cadogan, Penn State<br />16. T.J. Lang, Eastern Michigan<br />17. Fenuki Tupou, Oregon<br />18. Garrett Reynolds, North Carolina<br />19. Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State<br />20. Alex Boone, Ohio State<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin<br />2. Herman Johnson, LSU<br />3. Tyronne Green, Auburn<br />4. Andy Levitre, Oregon State<br />5. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma<br />6. Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati<br />7. Anthony Parker, Tennessee<br />8. Ryan Stanchek, West Virginia<br />9. Rey Feinga, BYU<br />10. Seth Olsen, Iowa<br />11. Greg Islander, West Virginia<br />12. Jamie Thomas, Maryland<br />13. Travis Bright, BYU<br />14. Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech<br />15. Ryan Durand, Syracuse<br />16. Cedric Dockery, Texas<br />17. Andy Kemp, Wisconsin<br />18. Maurice Miller, Mississippi<br />19. Jeremy Perry, Oregon State<br />20. Roger Allen, Missouri Western State<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Max Unger, Orgeon<br />2. Eric Wood, Louisville<br />3. Alex Mack, California<br />4. Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas<br />5. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama<br />6. A. Q. Shipley, Penn State<br />7. Ryan Shuman, Virginia Tech<br />8. C. J. Davis, Pittsburgh<br />9. Cecil Newton, Tennessee State<br />10. Jon Cooper, Oklahoma<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Brian Orakpo, Texas<br />2. Everette Brown, Florida State<br />3. Robert Ayers, Tennessee<br />4. Larry English, Northern Illinois<br />5. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati<br />6. Aaron Maybin, Penn State<br />7. Tyson Jackson, LSU<br />8. Kyle Moore, USC<br />9. Cody Brown, Connecticut<br />10. Paul Kruger, Utah<br />11. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech<br />12. Will Davis, Illinois<br />13. Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond<br />14. Brandon Williams, Texas Tech<br />15. Michael Bennett, Texas A&M<br />16. Jarius Wynn, Georgia<br />17. Tim Jamison, Michigan<br />18. David Veikune, Hawaii<br />19. Maurice Evans, Penn State<br />20. Matt Shaughnessy, Wisconsin<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. B.J. Raji, Boston College<br />2. Evander Hood, Missouri<br />3. Ron Brace, Boston College<br />4. Peria Jerry, Mississippi<br />5. Ricky Jean-Francois, LSU<br />6. Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State<br />7. Corey Irvin, Georgia<br />8. Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn <br />9. Fili Moala, USC<br />10. Vance Walker, Georgia Tech<br />12. Alex Magee, Purdue<br />12. Chris Baker, Hampton<br />13. Mitch King, Iowa<br />14. Myron Pryor, Kentucky<br />15. Roy Miller, Texas<br />16. Dorell Scott, Clemson<br />17. Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech<br />18. Clinton McDonald, Memphis<br />19. Terrance Taylor, Michigan<br />20. Jeff Owens, Georgia<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Aaron Curry, Wake Forest<br />2. Brian Cushing, USC<br />3. Clay Matthews, USC<br />4. Clint Sintim, Virginia<br />5. Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida<br />6. Marcus Freeman, Ohio State<br />7. Zach Follett, California<br />8. Nic Harris, Oklahoma<br />9. Ashlee Palmer, Mississippi<br />10. Kaluka Maiav, USC<br />11. Anthony Felder, California<br />12. Mortty Ivy, West Virginia<br />13. Jason Williams, Western Illinois<br />14. Jonathan Casillas, Wisconsin<br />15. Brian Toal, Boston College<br />16. Robert Francois, Boston College<br />17. Gerald McRath, Southern Miss<br />18. Moise Fokou, Maryland<br />19. DeAndre Levy, Wisconsin<br />20. Nick Reed, Oregon<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Rey Maualuga, USC<br />2. Johnny Williams, Kentucky<br />3. James Laurinaitis, Ohio State<br />4. Darry Beckwith, LSU<br />5. Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh<br />6. Worrell Williams, California<br />7. Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia<br />8. Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina<br />9. Jason Phillips, TCU<br />10. Jamar Chaney, Mississippi State<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Vontae Davis, Illinois<br />2. Asher Allen, Georgia<br />3. Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest<br />4. Darius Butler, Connecticut<br />5. Sean Smith, Utah<br />6. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State<br />7. D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt<br />8. Keenan Lewis, Oregon State<br />9. Bradley Fletcher, Iowa<br />10. Coye Francies, San Jose State<br />11. Captain Munnerlyn, South Carolina<br />12. Jairus Byrd, Oregon<br />13. Victor Harris, Virginia Tech<br />14. Ellis Lankaster, West Virginia<br />15. Mike Mickens, Cincinnati<br />16. Don Carey, Norfolk State<br />17. Jahi Word-Daniels, Georgia Tech<br />18. Domonique Johnson, Jackson State<br />19. Kevin Barnes, Maryland<br />20. Lardarius Webb, Nicholls State<br />21. Jerraud Powers, Auburn<br />22. Cary Harris, USC<br />23. Ryan Palmer, Texas<br />24. DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati <br />25. Brandon Underwood, Cincinnati<br />26. Brandon Hughes, Oregon State<br />27. Wopamo Osaisai, Stanford<br />28. Morgan Trent, Michigan<br />29. Ryan Mouton, Hawaii<br />30. Donald Washington, Ohio State<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Patrick Chung, Oregon<br />2. Louis Delmas, Western Michigan<br />3. Chip Vaughn, Wake Forest<br />4. Rashad Johnson, Alabama<br />5. Sherrod Martin, Troy<br />6. Derek Pegues, Mississippi State<br />7. Darcel McBath, Texas Tech<br />8. Keith Fitzhugh, Mississippi State<br />9. Emanuel Cook, South Carolina<br />10. Michael Hamlin, Clemson<br />11. Curtis Taylor, LSU<br />12. William Moore, Missouri<br />13. Courtney Greene, Rutgers<br />14. Glover Quin, New Mexico<br />15. Otis Wiley, Michigan State<br />16. David Bruton, Notre Dame<br />17. Lendy Holmes, Oklahoma<br />18. Kevin Ellison, USC<br />19. Trimane Goddard, North Carolina<br />20. De’Von Hall, Utah State<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-8486116893507769217?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-86959082037670094742009-02-19T22:22:00.004-05:002009-02-19T22:27:05.445-05:001. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia</strong><br />The Lions have three of the first thirty-three picks in a draft deep in offensive tackle prospects but shallow as ever in prospective franchise QBs, so I think it makes sense to grab the QB first and the OT later.<br /><br />2. St. Louis Rams<br /><strong>Andre Smith, OT, Alabama</strong><br />I still have some reservations about Andre Smith's pass blocking, but for now he seems to be the closest thing to the consensus number one OT. Whether it's Andre Smith, Jason Smith, or Eugene Monroe, the Rams need to finally find their replacement for Orlando Pace. <br /><br />3. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas</strong><br />If the Lions pass on Stafford, then I think the Chiefs have to take him, but otherwise they need to address their defensive front seven. I had Michael Crabtree going here in my first mock, but as good as Crabtree is, with Scott Pioli now in charge in KC, I think he's too smart to select a WR when the Chiefs are so awful at pressuring the QB.<br /><br />4. Seattle Seahawks <br /><strong>Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech</strong><br />I like Crabtree a lot, and it's true the Seahawks haven't had a bona fide number one receiver in some time, but if I were in Seattle's front office, I'd be pushing to select one of the great left tackle prospects in this draft who could be Walter Jones's eventual replacement.<br /><br />5. Cleveland Browns<br /><strong>Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois</strong><br />Davis has been making standout plays since he was a freshman and I can't believe he's not the highest-rated corner on most draftniks' boards. He's a perfect fit for Mangini's defensive scheme.<br /><br />6. Cincinnati Bengals<br /><strong>Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia</strong><br />A position of strength on the Cincinnati roster just two years ago, the Bengals have few options at either tackle spot right now.<br /><br />7. Oakland Raiders<br /><strong> Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri</strong><br />Given a need at both positions I would always take a top offensive tackle prospect over a wide receiver, but Al Davis doesn't think that way. Speed rules in Mr. Davis's mind.<br /><br />8. Jacksonville Jaguars <br /><strong>Jason Smith, OT, Baylor</strong><br />If the last three seasons have proved anything it's that a rookie left tackle can step in and play at a very high level (see Marcus McNeil, Joe Thomas, Ryan Clady and Jake Long). The Jags will be hoping Smith or one of other top OT can step in and be an immediate upgrade over Khalif Barnes, a serviceable tackle likely to leave via free agency.<br /><br />9. Green Bay Packers <br /><strong>Everette Brown, DE/OLB, Florida State</strong><br />NT B.J. Raji and OT Michael Oher both would also make sense here, but the Packers absolutely have to get another pass rusher to play OLB if they're truly going to transition to a base 3-4.<br /><br />10. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>B.J. Raji, NT, Boston College</strong><br />It might not be as much of a need as right tackle, free safety, wide receiver, or a pass rusher, but if the 49ers truly want to play Fysical football, then they need to go with the value on the board and upgrade their defensive line.<br /><br />11. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest</strong><br />For my money the best pure linebacker in the draft, Curry brings great value here, although the Bills could also stand to add a pass rusher like Aaron Maybin or Larry English or tight end Brandon Pettigrew. <br /><br />12. Denver Broncos<br /><strong>Rey Maualuga, MLB, USC</strong><br />B.J. Raji would be the best pick for the Broncos since he would be the biggest help in their transition to a 3-4 defense. With him off the board, Denver will have to add a different piece of the 3-4 puzzle. I think Aaron Curry would be a great fit and that Maualuga is a bit overrated, but sometimes you have to dance with who's available.<br /><br />13. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State</strong><br />Maybin could learn some of the tricks of the trade from one of the best, Jason Taylor, while he gets the necessary time he'll need to acclimate to the pro game.<br /><br />14. New Orleans Saints <br /><strong>Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State</strong><br />The Saints have been trying to fill holes in their secondary for years now, so they could be very happy to find Jenkins, who many view as a top-ten talent, available here. I think he's a bit overrated myself and might be better suited as a free safety at the next level.<br /><br />15. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech</strong><br />I don't think Johnson warrants a first round selection, but I can see how the Texans might view him as a potential perfect bookend to Mario Williams, especially down the road after Johnson has a year of NFL conditioning.<br /><br />16. San Diego Chargers<br /><strong>Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU</strong><br />Losing right defensive end Igor Olshansky to free agency shouldn't hurt too much, since he lost his starting job last season, but the Chargers still need to bolster their front three, and Jackson has the size and skill set to play 3-4 DE, though he's another overrated prospect in my opinion.<br /><br />17. New York Jets <br /><strong>Mark Sanchez, QB, USC</strong><br />When he came out, I had high expectations for Kellen Clemens, but he didn't look so hot when he had his chance to play in 2007. It doesn't seem likely that either he or Brett Ratliff are the future starters.<br /><br />18. Chicago Bears<br /><strong>Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee</strong><br />The Bears defensive ends are getting up there in age and Ayers is arguably the best base DE prospect in this year's draft.<br /><br />19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<br /><strong>Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi</strong><br />The Bucs get a gift as Oher falls all the way to the nineteenth pick.<br /><br />20. Detroit Lions (<em>from Dallas Cowboys</em>)<br /><strong>Eben Britton, OT, Arizona</strong><br />Having taken a franchise QB with the first pick, the Lions can turn their focus to shoring up the offensive line.<br /><br />21. Philadelphia Eagles <br /><strong>Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State</strong><br /><br />22. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi</strong><br />The Vikings have the best DT tandem in the league, but they need to think about the future given Pat Williams age, and with all of the top offensive linemen off the board, it makes sense to go where the value is.<br /><br />23. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Larry English, DE/OLB, Northern Illinois</strong><br />If the draft turns out this way, I'll be cursing the first twenty-two teams who picked for letting English get to the Pats. Given the way Bellichick collects tight ends, don't be surprised if Brandon Pettigrew (should he still be on the board) goes here even though the Pats have Ben Watson and Dave Thomas.<br /><br />24. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Percy Harvin, WR, Florida</strong><br />I guess this would be another huge steal, but I'm not sold on Harvin's potential as a pro. He could be a fine complement to Roddy White, and given a creative offensive scheme that gets him the ball he could be a dangerous weapon, I just hink he's a bit overrated.<br /><br />25. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Ron Brace, NT, Boston College</strong><br />This might be a bit high for Brace, but there just aren't that many quality nose tackle prospects. <br /><br />26. Baltimore Ravens<br /><strong>Brian Cushing, LB, USC</strong><br />Cushing should prove to be an adequate replacement for Bart Scott, though I don't have quite as much confidence in his pro potential as most others do.<br /><br />27. Indianapolis Colts<br /><strong>Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland</strong><br />Oh boy.<br /><br />28. Philadelphia Eagles (<em>from Carolina Panthers</em>)<br /><strong>William Beatty, OT, Connecticut</strong><br />The Eagles need to add some good young players at both offensive tackle positions.<br /><br />29. New York Giants<br /><strong>Hakim Nicks, WR, North Carolina</strong><br />Adding Nicks should go a long way toward forgetting Plaxico Burress.<br /><br />30. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Fili Moala, DT, USC</strong><br />If Albert Haynesworth bolts via free agency, the Titans will need to bolster the depth along the interior of their defensive line.<br /><br />31. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia</strong><br />Moreno is as worthy of a top-ten pick as RB who has come out in recent year. I'd put him behind only Adrian Peterson. But he's still a RB after all. But but: this would be one of the steals of this and any draft if the Cards landed him this far down.<br /><br />32. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Max Unger, C, Orgeon</strong><br />Pittsburgh's offensive line played better as the year went on, but an upgrade in the interior of the line is still much needed if they don't want to see Big Ben keep getting knocked silly.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-8695908203767009474?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-26910749504212953322009-01-23T07:45:00.014-05:002009-01-25T19:05:42.750-05:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Matt Stafford, Georgia<br />2. Mark Sanchez, USC<br />3. Josh Freeman, Kansas State<br />4. Nate Davis, Ball State<br />5. Cullen Harper, Clemson<br />6. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State<br />7. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech<br />8. Chris Crane, Boston College<br />9. Pat White, West Virginia<br />10. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas<br />11. Stephen McGee, Texas A&M<br />12. Brian Hoyer, Michigan State<br />13. Hunter Cantwell, Louisville<br />14. Mike Teel, Rutgers<br />15. Todd Boeckman, Ohio State<br />16. Brian Johnson, Utah<br />17. John Parker Wilson, Alabama<br />18. Curtis Painter, Purdue<br />19. Tom Brandstater, Fresno State<br />20. Rudy Carpenter, Arizona State<br />21. Chase Daniel, Missouri<br />22. Mike Reilly, Central Washington<br />23. Chase Patton, Missouri<br />24. Drew Willy, Buffalo<br />25. Nate Longshore, California<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia<br />2. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh<br />3. Shonn Greene, Iowa<br />4. Donald Brown, Connecticut<br />5. Chris Wells, Ohio State<br />6. Andre Brown, North Carolina State<br />7. Javon Ringer, Michigan State<br />8. Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon<br />9. Rashad Jennings, Liberty<br />10. Glen Coffee, Alabama<br />11. Cedric Peerman, Virginia<br />12. Arian Foster, Tennessee<br />13. James Davis, Clemson<br />14. Brad Lester, Auburn<br />15. Javarris Williams, Tennessee State<br />16. Gartrell Johnson, Colorado State<br />17. Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern<br />18. Aaron Brown, TCU<br />19. Marlon Lucky, Nebraska<br />20. Kory Sheets, Purdue<br />21. Devin Moore, Wyoming<br />22. P.J. Hill, Wisconsin<br />23. Ian Johnson, Boise State<br />24. Chris Ogbonnaya, Texas<br />25. Brandon Ore, West Liberty State<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Quinn Johnson, LSU<br />2. Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse<br />3. Brannan Southerland, Georgia<br />4. Eric Kettani, Navy<br />5. Brock Bolen, Louisville<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech<br />2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri<br />3. Hakim Nicks, North Carolina<br />4. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State<br />5. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland<br />6. Percy Harvin, Florida<br />7. Kenny Britt, Rutgers<br />8. Kenny McKinley, South Carolina<br />9. Derrick Williams, Penn State<br />10. Brandon Tate, North Carolina<br />11. Mike Thomas, Arizona<br />12. Deon Butler, Penn State<br />13. Patrick Turner, USC <br />14. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma<br />15. Brooks Foster, North Carolina<br />16. Quan Cosby, Texas<br />17. Demetrius Byrd, LSU<br />18. Jarrett Dillard, Rice<br />19. Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State<br />20. Taurus Johnson, South Florida<br />21. Ramses Barden, Cal Poly<br />22. Brandon Gibson, Washington State<br />23. Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia<br />24. Aaron Kelly, Clemson<br />25. Louis Murphy, Florida<br />26. Darius Passmore, Marshall<br />27. Mike Wallace, Mississippi<br />28. Austin Collie, BYU<br />29. Greg Carr, Florida State<br />30. Tiquan Underwood, Rutgers<br />31. Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma<br />32. Marko Mitchell, Nevada<br />33. Jeremy Childs, Boise State<br />34. Jaison Williams, Oregon<br />35. Brian Hartline, Ohio State<br />36. Brennan Marion, Tulsa<br />37. Kevin Ogletree, Virginia<br />38. Jamayel Smith, Mississippi State<br />39. Derek Kinder, Pittsburgh<br />40. Brennan Marion, Tulsa<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State<br />2. Jared Cook, South Carolina<br />3. Shawn Nelson, Southern Mississippi<br />4. Cornelius Ingram, Florida<br />5. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin<br />6. Chase Coffman, Missouri<br />7. Ryan Purvis, Boston College<br />8. James Casey, Rice<br />9. Anthony Hill, North Carolina State<br />10. John Phillips, Virginia<br />11. Brian Mandeville, Northeastern<br />12. Bear Pascoe, Fresno State<br />13. Cameron Morrah, California<br />14. Travis McCall, Alabama<br />15. Jared Bronson, Central Washington<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Andre Smith, Alabama<br />2. Michael Oher, Mississippi<br />3. Eugene Monroe, Virginia<br />4. Eben Britton, Arizona<br />5. Jason Smith, Baylor<br />6. William Beatty, Connecticut<br />7. Jamon Meredith, South Carolina<br />8. Troy Kropog, Tulane<br />9. Jason Watkins, Florida<br />10. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma<br />11. Augustus Parrish, Kent State<br />12. Sebastian Vollmer, Houston<br />13. Xavier Fulton, Illinois<br />14. Ramon Foster, Tennessee<br />15. Gerald Cadogan, Penn State<br />16. Alex Boone, Ohio State<br />17. Fenuki Tupou, Oregon<br />18. Garrett Reynolds, North Carolina<br />19. Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State<br />20. T.J. Lang, Eastern Michigan<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin<br />2. Herman Johnson, LSU<br />3. Andy Levitre, Oregon State<br />4. Tyronne Green, Auburn<br />5. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma<br />6. Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati<br />7. Anthony Parker, Tennessee<br />8. Ryan Stanchek, West Virginia<br />9. Rey Feinga, BYU<br />10. Seth Olsen, Iowa<br />11. Greg Islander, West Virginia<br />12. Jamie Thomas, Maryland<br />13. Travis Bright, BYU<br />14. Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech<br />15. Ryan Durand, Syracuse<br />16. Cedric Dockery, Texas<br />17. Andy Kemp, Wisconsin<br />18. Maurice Miller, Mississippi<br />19. Jeremy Perry, Oregon State<br />20. Roger Allen, Missouri Western State<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Max Unger, Orgeon<br />2. Eric Wood, Louisville<br />3. Alex Mack, California<br />4. Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas<br />5. A. Q. Shipley, Penn State<br />6. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama<br />7. Ryan Shuman, Virginia Tech<br />8. C. J. Davis, Pittsburgh<br />9. Cecil Newton, Tennessee State<br />10. Jon Cooper, Oklahoma<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Brian Orakpo, Texas<br />2. Everette Brown, Florida State<br />3. Robert Ayers, Tennessee<br />4. Kyle Moore, USC<br />5. Larry English, Northern Illinois<br />6. Aaron Maybin, Penn State<br />7. Ricky Jean-Francois, LSU<br />8. Cody Brown, Connecticut<br />9. Will Davis, Illinois<br />10. Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond<br />11. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech<br />12. Paul Kruger, Utah<br />13. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati<br />14. Brandon Williams, Texas Tech<br />15. Matt Shaughnessy, Wisconsin<br />16. Tim Jamison, Michigan<br />17. Michael Bennett, Texas A&M<br />18. David Veikune, Hawaii<br />19. Maurice Evans, Penn State<br />20. Jarius Wynn, Georgia<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. B.J. Raji, Boston College<br />2. Peria Jerry, Mississippi<br />3. Evander Hood, Missouri<br />4. Fili Moala, USC<br />5. Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn <br />6. Ron Brace, Boston College<br />7. Tyson Jackson, LSU<br />8. Corey Irvin, Georgia<br />9. Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State<br />10. Vance Walker, Georgia Tech<br />12. Alex Magee, Purdue<br />12. Chris Baker, Hampton<br />13. Mitch King, Iowa<br />14. Myron Pryor, Kentucky<br />15. Roy Miller, Texas<br />16. Dorell Scott, Clemson<br />17. Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech<br />18. Clinton McDonald, Memphis<br />19. Terrance Taylor, Michigan<br />20. Jeff Owens, Georgia<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Aaron Curry, Wake Forest<br />2. Clint Sintim, Virginia<br />3. Brian Cushing, USC<br />4. Clay Matthews, USC<br />5. Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida<br />6. Marcus Freeman, Ohio State<br />7. Nic Harris, Oklahoma<br />8. Zach Follett, California<br />9. Ashlee Palmer, Mississippi<br />10. Mortty Ivy, West Virginia<br />11. Kaluka Maiav, USC<br />12. Anthony Felder, California<br />13. Moise Fokou, Maryland<br />14. Jason Williams, Western Illinois<br />15. Jonathan Casillas, Wisconsin<br />16. Brian Toal, Boston College<br />17. Robert Francois, Boston College<br />18. Gerald McRath, Southern Miss<br />19. DeAndre Levy, Wisconsin<br />20. Nick Reed, Oregon<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Rey Maualuga, USC<br />2. Johnny Williams, Kentucky<br />3. James Laurinaitis, Ohio State<br />4. Darry Beckwith, LSU<br />5. Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh<br />6. Worrell Williams, California<br />7. Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia<br />8. Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina<br />9. Jason Phillips, TCU<br />10. Jamar Chaney, Mississippi State<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Vontae Davis, Illinois<br />2. Asher Allen, Georgia<br />3. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State<br />4. D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt<br />5. Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest<br />6. Darius Butler, Connecticut<br />7. Sean Smith, Utah<br />8. Keenan Lewis, Oregon State<br />9. Coye Francies, San Jose State<br />10. Captain Munnerlyn, South Carolina<br />11. Victor Harris, Virginia Tech<br />12. Jairus Byrd, Oregon<br />13. Ellis Lankaster, West Virginia<br />14. Bradley Fletcher, Iowa<br />15. Mike Mickens, Cincinnati<br />16. Cary Harris, USC<br />17. Don Carey, Norfolk State<br />18. Ryan Palmer, Texas<br />19. Jahi Word-Daniels, Georgia Tech<br />20. Domonique Johnson, Jackson State<br />21. DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati <br />22. Kevin Barnes, Maryland<br />23. Brandon Underwood, Cincinnati<br />24. Jerraud Powers, Auburn<br />25. Wopamo Osaisai, Stanford<br />26. Brandon Hughes, Oregon State<br />27. Morgan Trent, Michigan<br />28. Ryan Mouton, Hawaii<br />29. Donald Washington, Ohio State<br />30. James Williams, Southern Connecticut<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Patrick Chung, Oregon<br />2. Louis Delmas, Western Michigan<br />3. Chip Vaughn, Wake Forest<br />4. Rashad Johnson, Alabama<br />5. Derek Pegues, Mississippi State<br />6. Michael Hamlin, Clemson<br />7. Emanuel Cook, South Carolina<br />8. Keith Fitzhugh, Mississippi State<br />9. Sherrod Martin, Troy<br />10. Darcel McBath, Texas Tech<br />11. Curtis Taylor, LSU<br />12. William Moore, Missouri<br />13. Courtney Greene, Rutgers<br />14. Kevin Ellison, USC<br />15. Lendy Holmes, Oklahoma<br />16. Glover Quin, New Mexico<br />17. Otis Wiley, Michigan State<br />18. David Bruton, Notre Dame<br />19. Trimane Goddard, North Carolina<br />20. De’Von Hall, Utah State<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2691074950421295332?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-20780494105130959322009-01-18T16:29:00.000-05:002009-01-18T16:32:18.425-05:00Decided to go ahead and see how my defensive rating system would rate the linebackers. Because tackles are taken into consideration, LBs have higher ratings than the defensive linemen. So this isn't a good system for comparing one position to another, but it still looks like it does a pretty good job of comparing players at the same position. Doesn't mean I think it's perfect. Half way through the season I wouldn't have quibbled too much with Barrett Ruud showing up as the top-rated middle/inside backer, but at this point my overriding impressions of his 2008 season are his whiffs in the Carolina and Oakland games when the Bucs were fighting for a playoff spot. Still, I wouldn't place him lower than fourth, and in fact I'd say the top four names on the below list correspond to what would be the top four names on most observers' lists. If I hadn't added total scrimmage plays into the equation then those four would have come out in the following order: Patrick Willis, Jon Beason, Ruud, and Ray Lewis (tied with Jonathan Vilma). The fact that the scrimmage plays push Lewis's rating higher after the outstanding year he had, and put him above Vilma by 8.4 points, confirm for me that it's better to include them.<br /><br /><strong>11 Highest-rated Inside Linebackers</strong><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SXOauyWNbeI/AAAAAAAAAHs/4YiR2NJSctc/s1600-h/2008_Top11_ILBs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 170px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SXOauyWNbeI/AAAAAAAAAHs/4YiR2NJSctc/s400/2008_Top11_ILBs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292744115670052322" /></a><br /><br />The outside linebacker ratings confirm (well for me at least) two opinions I had: DeMarcus Ware probably should have been Defensive Player of the Year (though I wouldn't make a big stink about it, James Harrison was certainly worthy), and Karlos Dansby was the best 4-3 outside backer: it <em>is</em> a minor travesty that he didn't get a single AP All-Pro vote. Only one of those went to a 4-3 guy and that was by some Rip Van Winkle who voted for Derrick Brooks (Brooks rated an 86.8, good enough for 19th). Without the scrimmage plays adjustment, Thomas Davis would have moved up to third, knocking Harrison to fourth; also, Lance Briggs would have moved up to fifth and Chad Greenway would have slid down to sixth.<br /><br /><strong>10 Highest-rated Outside Linebackers</strong><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SXOd5TzjXdI/AAAAAAAAAH0/gty8PcnrjK8/s1600-h/2008_Top10_OLBs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 156px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SXOd5TzjXdI/AAAAAAAAAH0/gty8PcnrjK8/s400/2008_Top10_OLBs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292747594985070034" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2078049410513095932?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-61788789054215077902009-01-18T07:52:00.003-05:002009-01-23T07:46:32.662-05:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Matt Stafford, Georgia<br />2. Mark Sanchez, USC<br />3. Josh Freeman, Kansas State<br />4. Nate Davis, Ball State<br />5. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State<br />6. Cullen Harper, Clemson<br />7. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech<br />8. Chris Crane, Boston College<br />9. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas<br />10. Pat White, West Virginia<br />11. Stephen McGee, Texas A&M<br />12. Brian Hoyer, Michigan State<br />13. Hunter Cantwell, Louisville<br />14. Mike Teel, Rutgers<br />15. Todd Boeckman, Ohio State<br />16. Brian Johnson, Utah<br />17. John Parker Wilson, Alabama<br />18. Curtis Painter, Purdue<br />19. Tom Brandstater, Fresno State<br />20. Rudy Carpenter, Arizona State<br />21. Chase Daniel, Missouri<br />22. Mike Reilly, Central Washington<br />23. Chase Patton, Missouri<br />24. Drew Willy, Buffalo<br />25. Nate Longshore, California<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia<br />2. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh<br />3. Shonn Greene, Iowa<br />4. Donald Brown, Connecticut<br />5. Chris Wells, Ohio State<br />6. Javon Ringer, Michigan State<br />7. Glen Coffee, Alabama<br />8. Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon<br />9. James Davis, Clemson<br />10. Rashad Jennings, Liberty<br />11. Andre Brown, North Carolina State<br />12. Arian Foster, Tennessee<br />13. Brad Lester, Auburn<br />14. Cedric Peerman, Virginia<br />15. Javarris Williams, Tennessee State<br />16. Gartrell Johnson, Colorado State<br />17. Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern<br />18. Aaron Brown, TCU<br />19. Kory Sheets, Purdue<br />20. Marlon Lucky, Nebraska<br />21. Devin Moore, Wyoming<br />22. P.J. Hill, Wisconsin<br />23. Ian Johnson, Boise State<br />24. Chris Ogbonnaya, Texas<br />25. Brandon Ore, West Liberty State<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Quinn Johnson, LSU<br />2. Brannan Southerland, Georgia<br />3. Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse<br />4. Eric Kettani, Navy<br />5. Brock Bolen, Louisville<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech<br />2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri<br />3. Hakim Nicks, North Carolina<br />4. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State<br />5. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland<br />6. Percy Harvin, Florida<br />7. Kenny Britt, Rutgers<br />8. Kenny McKinley, South Carolina<br />9. Derrick Williams, Penn State<br />10. Brandon Tate, North Carolina<br />11. Ramses Barden, Cal Poly<br />12. Deon Butler, Penn State<br />13. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma<br />14. Brooks Foster, North Carolina<br />15. Quan Cosby, Texas<br />16. Brandon Gibson, Washington State<br />17. Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia<br />18. Demetrius Byrd, LSU<br />19. Jarrett Dillard, Rice<br />20. Taurus Johnson, South Florida<br />21. Mike Thomas, Arizona<br />22. Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State<br />23. Aaron Kelly, Clemson<br />24. Louis Murphy, Florida<br />25. Darius Passmore, Marshall<br />26. Patrick Turner, USC <br />27. Mike Wallace, Mississippi<br />28. Austin Collie, BYU<br />29. Tiquan Underwood, Rutgers<br />30. Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma<br />31. Marko Mitchell, Nevada<br />32. Jeremy Childs, Boise State<br />33. Jaison Williams, Oregon<br />34. Brian Hartline, Ohio State<br />35. Brennan Marion, Tulsa<br />36. Greg Carr, Florida State<br />37. Kevin Ogletree, Virginia<br />38. Jamayel Smith, Mississippi State<br />39. Derek Kinder, Pittsburgh<br />40. Brennan Marion, Tulsa<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State<br />2. Jared Cook, South Carolina<br />3. Cornelius Ingram, Florida<br />4. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin<br />5. Chase Coffman, Missouri<br />6. Ryan Purvis, Boston College<br />7. James Casey, Rice<br />8. Shawn Nelson, Southern Mississippi<br />9. Anthony Hill, North Carolina State<br />10. Brian Mandeville, Northeastern<br />11. Bear Pascoe, Fresno State<br />12. John Phillips, Virginia<br />13. Travis McCall, Alabama<br />14. Jared Bronson, Central Washington<br />15. Darius Hill, Ball State<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Andre Smith, Alabama<br />2. Michael Oher, Mississippi<br />3. Eugene Monroe, Virginia<br />4. Eben Britton, Arizona<br />5. Jason Smith, Baylor<br />6. William Beatty, Connecticut<br />7. Troy Kropog, Tulane<br />8. Xavier Fulton, Illinois<br />9. Jason Watkins, Florida<br />10. Jamon Meredith, South Carolina<br />11. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma<br />12. Augustus Parrish, Kent State<br />13. Sebastian Vollmer, Houston<br />14. Ramon Foster, Tennessee<br />15. Gerald Cadogan, Penn State<br />16. Alex Boone, Ohio State<br />17. Fenuki Tupou, Oregon<br />18. Garrett Reynolds, North Carolina<br />19. Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State<br />20. T.J. Lang, Eastern Michigan<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Herman Johnson, LSU<br />2. Andy Levitre, Oregon State<br />3. Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin<br />4. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma<br />5. Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati<br />6. Tyronne Green, Auburn<br />7. Anthony Parker, Tennessee<br />8. Ryan Stanchek, West Virginia<br />9. Rey Feinga, BYU<br />10. Seth Olsen, Iowa<br />11. Greg Islander, West Virginia<br />12. Jamie Thomas, Maryland<br />13. Andy Kemp, Wisconsin<br />14. Travis Bright, BYU<br />15. Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech<br />16. Ryan Durand, Syracuse<br />17. Cedric Dockery, Texas<br />18. Maurice Miller, Mississippi<br />19. Jeremy Perry, Oregon State<br />20. Roger Allen, Missouri Western State<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Max Unger, Orgeon<br />2. Alex Mack, California<br />3. Eric Wood, Louisville<br />4. Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas<br />5. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama<br />6. C. J. Davis, Pittsburgh<br />7. Cecil Newton, Tennessee State<br />8. A.Q. Shipley, Penn State<br />9. Jon Cooper, Oklahoma<br />10. Edwin Williams, Maryland<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Brian Orakpo, Texas<br />2. Everette Brown, Florida State<br />3. Aaron Maybin, Penn State<br />4. Robert Ayers, Tennessee<br />5. Ricky Jean-Francois, LSU<br />6. Kyle Moore, USC<br />7. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati<br />8. Paul Kruger, Utah<br />9. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech<br />10. Will Davis, Illinois<br />11. Brandon Williams, Texas Tech<br />12. Matt Shaughnessy, Wisconsin<br />13. Tim Jamison, Michigan<br />14. Michael Bennett, Texas A&M<br />15. Maurice Evans, Penn State<br />16. Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond<br />17. Jarius Wynn, Georgia<br />18. Derek Walker, Illinois<br />19. Brandon Swain, West Texas A&M<br />20. Stryker Sulak, Missouri<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. B.J. Raji, Boston College<br />2. Peria Jerry, Mississippi<br />3. Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn <br />4. Ron Brace, Boston College<br />5. Evander Hood, Missouri<br />6. Tyson Jackson, LSU<br />7. Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State<br />8. Fili Moala, USC<br />9. Vance Walker, Georgia Tech<br />10. Chris Baker, Hampton<br />12. Mitch King, Iowa<br />12. Corey Irvin, Georgia<br />13. Myron Pryor, Kentucky<br />14. Alex Magee, Purdue<br />15. Roy Miller, Texas<br />16. Dorell Scott, Clemson<br />17. Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech<br />18. Clinton McDonald, Memphis<br />19. Terrance Taylor, Michigan<br />20. Jeff Owens, Georgia<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Aaron Curry, Wake Forest<br />2. Clint Sintim, Virginia<br />3. Brian Cushing, USC<br />4. Clay Matthews, USC<br />5. Marcus Freeman, Ohio State<br />6. Larry English, Northern Illinois<br />7. Cody Brown, Connecticut<br />8. Zach Follett, California<br />9. Ashlee Palmer, Mississippi<br />10. Mortty Ivy, West Virginia<br />11. Kaluka Maiav, USC<br />12. Moise Fokou, Maryland<br />13. Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida<br />14. Anthony Felder, California<br />15. Jason Williams, Western Illinois<br />16. Brian Toal, Boston College<br />17. Robert Francois, Boston College<br />18. Gerald McRath, Southern Miss<br />19. Nick Reed, Oregon <br />20. Jonathan Casillas, Wisconsin<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Rey Maualuga, USC<br />2. Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh<br />3. Darry Beckwith, LSU<br />4. James Laurinaitis, Ohio State<br />5. Johnny Williams, Kentucky<br />6. Worrell Williams, California<br />7. Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia<br />8. Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina<br />9. Jason Phillips, TCU<br />10. Jamar Chaney, Mississippi State<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Vontae Davis, Illinois<br />2. Asher Allen, Georgia<br />3. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State<br />4. D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt<br />5. Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest<br />6. Darius Butler, Connecticut<br />7. Sean Smith, Utah<br />8. DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati <br />9. Mike Mickens, Cincinnati<br />10. Domonique Johnson, Jackson State<br />11. Victor Harris, Virginia Tech<br />12. Captain Munnerlyn, South Carolina<br />13. Jairus Byrd, Oregon<br />14. Keenan Lewis, Oregon State<br />15. Kevin Barnes, Maryland<br />16. Coye Francies, San Jose State<br />17. Bradley Fletcher, Iowa<br />18. Ellis Lankaster, West Virginia<br />19. Jahi Word-Daniels, Georgia Tech<br />20. Cary Harris, USC<br />21. Ryan Palmer, Texas<br />22. Don Carey, Norfolk State<br />23. Brandon Underwood, Cincinnati<br />24. Jerraud Powers, Auburn<br />25. Wopamo Osaisai, Stanford<br />26. Brandon Hughes, Oregon State<br />27. Morgan Trent, Michigan<br />28. Ryan Mouton, Hawaii<br />29. Donald Washington, Ohio State<br />30. James Williams, Southern Connecticut<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Sherrod Martin, Troy<br />2. Louis Delmas, Western Michigan<br />3. William Moore, Missouri<br />4. Rashad Johnson, Alabama<br />5. Chip Vaughn, Wake Forest<br />6. Michael Hamlin, Clemson<br />7. Emanuel Cook, South Carolina<br />8. Nic Harris, Oklahoma<br />9. Curtis Taylor, LSU<br />10. Darcel McBath, Texas Tech<br />11. Courtney Greene, Rutgers<br />12. Patrick Chung, Oregon<br />13. Kevin Ellison, USC<br />14. Derek Pegues, Mississippi State<br />15. Keith Fitzhugh, Mississippi State<br />16. David Bruton, Notre Dame<br />17. Lendy Holmes, Oklahoma<br />18. Otis Wiley, Michigan State<br />19. Glover Quin, New Mexico<br />20. De’Von Hall, Utah State<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-6178878905421507790?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-25098149993419283322009-01-15T23:13:00.001-05:002009-01-18T16:31:52.135-05:00Ask observant NFL fans who the best defensive tackles were in 2008 and I'm pretty sure there are five names that will consistently come up: Albert Haynesworth, Kevin Williams, Shaun Rogers, Jay Ratliff, and Haloti Ngata. Jamal Williams, Fred Robbins, and Kris Jenkins (who had been having a very strong season before seeing his level of play fall off in the last handful of games) would also likely be mentioned quite a bit, as probably would Darnell Dockett (especially now with the Cards doing so well in the playoffs). Using the statistical rating system I discussed in the previous posts, those names all show up near the top (nine of the top fourteen spots). Anyway, here are the twenty defensive tackles with the highest ratings. Pat Williams would have had a shot at being twentieth if he hadn't missed the last two games.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SXAIEYHpm8I/AAAAAAAAAHk/tb06iepfsDY/s1600-h/2008_DTs(top20).jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SXAIEYHpm8I/AAAAAAAAAHk/tb06iepfsDY/s400/2008_DTs(top20).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291738433447369666" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2509814999341928332?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-66374860017304930902009-01-12T23:23:00.004-05:002009-01-18T16:32:18.427-05:00<em>Update 1.14.09</em>: Figured the teams' total defensive snaps into the rating system which then amounted to the following:<br /><br />TOP 10 4-3 DEs<br />Justin Tuck.........107.4<br />Trent Cole..........101.6<br />Jared Allen.........97.3<br />Mario Williams......94.1<br />Julius Peppers......87.7<br />John Abraham........86.2<br />Alex Brown..........80.0<br />Justin Smith........77.9<br />Robert Mathis.......77.3<br />Adewale Ogunleye....75.4<br /><br />TOP 10 3-4 DEs<br />Richard Seymour.....66.3<br />Aaron Smith..........64.7<br />Shaun Ellis...........63.7<br />Ty Warren.............48.9<br />Justin Bannan......46.3<br />Kenyon Coleman....46.1<br />Vonnie Holliday....44.9<br />Kendall Langford...42.9<br />Corey Williams.....41.8<br />Chris Canty..........41.3<br /><br />***<br /><br />Kept changing my mind this year as to who the All Pro defensive ends should be: Justin Tuck, Jared Allen, Julius Peppers, Trent Cole. John Abraham and Mario Williams weren't completely out of the running either. I came up with a simple little stats-based rating system to help me choose. Cole and Tuck came out on top (tied) and I was going to put them on my team until I found some mistakes with the stat site I used. I reran the numbers with less data and Peppers and Abraham came out one, two (tied actually). When I finally posted my All Pro team the other day I decided on Tuck and Peppers. Subsequently I tracked down the complete, correct stats. Cole comes out on top again. Leaving him off my All Pro team had already been bothering me, even though he doesn't have the double digit sack numbers you usually like to see from an All Pro end, but now I've gone back and changed Peppers out for Cole.<br /><br />I thought the ratings might be of some general interest so I'll post them here. I didn't run the numbers on every DE. The stats used are: Sacks, tackles for loss, forced fumbles, interceptions, solo tackles, and passes defended.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SWwVbA6JAgI/AAAAAAAAAHc/GJjxf7lr4Jc/s1600-h/2008_43DEs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 378px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SWwVbA6JAgI/AAAAAAAAAHc/GJjxf7lr4Jc/s400/2008_43DEs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290627216098001410" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SWwVXCcIaVI/AAAAAAAAAHU/dE9D9QNRWIA/s1600-h/2008_34DEs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 183px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SWwVXCcIaVI/AAAAAAAAAHU/dE9D9QNRWIA/s400/2008_34DEs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290627147789527378" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-6637486001730493090?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-45787391705298668972009-01-11T21:45:00.000-05:002009-01-11T21:46:05.957-05:001. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia</strong><br /><br />2. St. Louis Rams<br /><strong>Andre Smith, OT, Alabama</strong><br /><br />3. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech</strong><br /><br />4. Seattle Seahawks <br /><strong>Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia</strong><br /><br />5. Cleveland Browns<br /><strong>Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois</strong><br /><br />6. Cincinnati Bengals<br /><strong>Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State</strong><br /><br />7. Oakland Raiders<br /><strong> Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri</strong><br /><br />8. Jacksonville Jaguars <br /><strong>Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia</strong><br /><br />9. Green Bay Packers <br /><strong>Jason Smith, OT, Baylor</strong><br /><br />10. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas</strong><br /><br />11. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br />12. Denver Broncos<br /><strong>Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest</strong><br /><br />13. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi</strong><br /><br />14. New Orleans Saints <br /><strong>Rey Maualuga, LB, USC</strong><br /><br />15. Houston Texans<br /><strong>Percy Harvin, WR, Florida</strong><br /><br />16. San Diego Chargers<br /><strong>Everette Brown, DE/OLB, Florida State</strong><br /><br />17. New York Jets <br /><strong>Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU</strong><br /><br />18. Chicago Bears<br /><strong>Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State</strong><br /><br />19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<br /><strong>LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh</strong><br /><br />20. Detroit Lions (<em>from Dallas Cowboys</em>)<br /><strong>Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State</strong><br /><br />21. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State</strong><br /><br />22. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College</strong><br /><br />23. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Brian Cushing, LB, USC</strong><br /><br />24. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi</strong><br /><br />25. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Larry English, DE/OLB, Northern Illinois</strong><br /><br />26. Baltimore Ravens<br /><strong>Eben Britton, OT, Arizona</strong><br /><br />27. Indianapolis Colts<br /><strong>Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa</strong><br /><br />28. Philadelphia Eagles (<em>from Carolina Panthers</em>)<br /><strong>Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland</strong><br /><br />29. New York Giants<br /><strong>Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia</strong><br /><br />30. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Hakim Nicks, WR, North Carolina</strong><br /><br />31. Philadelphia Eagles <br /><strong>C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson</strong><br /><br />32. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Max Unger, C, Orgeon</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-4578739170529866897?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-9284102367923728842009-01-11T13:27:00.002-05:002009-01-11T13:29:35.945-05:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Matt Stafford, Georgia<br />2. Josh Freeman, Kansas State<br />3. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State<br />4. Cullen Harper, Clemson<br />5. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech<br />6. Chris Crane, Boston College<br />7. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas<br />8. Pat White, West Virginia<br />9. Hunter Cantwell, Louisville<br />10. Mike Teel, Rutgers<br />11. Todd Boeckman, Ohio State<br />12. Brian Johnson, Utah<br />13. John Parker Wilson, Alabama<br />14. Mike Reilly, Central Washington<br />15. Stephen McGee, Texas A&M<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia<br />2. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh<br />3. Shonn Greene, Iowa<br />4. C.J. Spiller, Clemson<br />5. Donald Brown, Connecticut<br />6. Chris Wells, Ohio State<br />7. Javon Ringer, Michigan State<br />8. Glen Coffee, Alabama<br />9. Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon<br />10. James Davis, Clemson<br />11. P.J. Hill, Wisconsin<br />12. Rashad Jennings, Liberty<br />13. Andre Brown, North Carolina State<br />14. Arian Foster, Tennessee<br />15. Brad Lester, Auburn<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Quinn Johnson, LSU<br />2. Brannan Southerland, Georgia<br />3. Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse<br />4. Brock Bolen, Louisville<br />5. Eric Kettani, Navy<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech<br />2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri<br />3. Hakim Nicks, North Carolina<br />4. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State<br />5. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland<br />6. Percy Harvin, Florida<br />7. Kenny Britt, Rutgers<br />8. Kenny McKinley, South Carolina<br />9. Derrick Williams, Penn State<br />10. Brandon Tate, North Carolina<br />11. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma<br />12. Ramses Barden, Cal Poly<br />13. Darius Passmore, Marshall<br />14. Aaron Kelly, Clemson<br />15. Brooks Foster, North Carolina<br />16. Marko Mitchell, Nevada<br />17. Quan Cosby, Texas<br />18. Brandon Gibson, Washington State<br />19. Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia<br />20. Deon Butler, Penn State<br />21. Demetrius Byrd, LSU<br />22. Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State<br />23. Louis Murphy, Florida<br />24. Jarrett Dillard, Rice<br />25. Mike Wallace, Mississippi<br />26. Patrick Turner, USC<br />27. Tiquan Underwood, Rutgers<br />28. Manuel Johnson , Oklahoma<br />29. Mike Thomas, Arizona<br />30. Jaison Williams, Oregon<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma<br />2. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State<br />3. Jared Cook, South Carolina<br />4. Cornelius Ingram, Florida<br />5. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin<br />6. Chase Coffman, Missouri<br />7. Ryan Purvis, Boston College<br />8. James Casey, Rice<br />9. Shawn Nelson, Southern Mississippi<br />10. Bear Pascoe, Fresno State<br />11. Anthony Hill, North Carolina State<br />12. John Phillips, Virginia<br />13. Jared Bronson, Central Washington<br />14. Brian Mandeville, Northeastern<br />15. Darius Hill, Ball State<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Andre Smith, Alabama<br />2. Michael Oher, Mississippi<br />3. Eugene Monroe, Virginia<br />4. Eben Britton, Arizona<br />5. Jason Smith, Baylor<br />6. William Beatty, Connecticut<br />7. Troy Kropog, Tulane<br />8. Augustus Parrish, Kent State<br />9. Jason Watkins, Florida<br />10. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma<br />11. Fenuki Tupou, Oregon<br />12. Jamon Meredith, South Carolina<br />13. Gerald Cadogan, Penn State<br />14. Alex Boone, Ohio State<br />15. Garrett Reynolds, North Carolina<br />16. Ramon Foster, Tennessee<br />17. Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State<br />18. Mike Tepper, California<br />19. Andrew Gardner, Georgia Tech<br />20. T.J. Lang, Eastern Michigan<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Herman Johnson, LSU<br />2. Andy Levitre, Oregon State<br />3. Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin<br />4. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma<br />5. Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati<br />6. Tyronne Green, Auburn<br />7. Ryan Stanchek, West Virginia<br />8. Cedric Dockery, Texas<br />9. Rey Feinga, BYU<br />10. C. J. Davis, Pittsburgh<br />11. Anthony Parker, Tennessee<br />12. Greg Isdaner, West Virginia<br />13. Jamie Thomas, Maryland<br />14. Seth Olsen, Iowa<br />15. Andy Kemp, Wisconsin<br />16. Travis Bright, BYU<br />17. Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech<br />18. Maurice Miller, Mississippi<br />19. Jeremy Perry, Oregon State<br />20. Roger Allen, Missouri Western State<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Max Unger, Orgeon<br />2. Alex Mack, California<br />3. Eric Wood, Louisville<br />4. Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas<br />5. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama<br />6. Cecil Newton, Tennessee State<br />7. A.Q. Shipley, Penn State<br />8. Jon Cooper, Oklahoma<br />9. Edwin Williams, Maryland<br />10. Alex Fletcher, Stanford<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Brian Orakpo, Texas<br />2. Aaron Maybin, Penn State<br />3. Everette Brown, Florida State<br />4. Robert Ayers, Tennessee<br />5. Kyle Moore, USC<br />6. Ricky Jean-Francois, LSU<br />7. Greg Hardy, Mississippi<br />8. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati<br />9. Matt Shaughnessy, Wisconsin<br />10. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech<br />11. Michael Bennett, Texas A&M<br />12. Will Davis, Illinois<br />13. Pannel Egboh, Stanford<br />14. Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State<br />15. Tim Jamison, Michigan<br />16. Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond<br />17. Clinton McDonald, Memphis<br />18. Jarius Wynn, Georgia<br />19. Derek Walker, Illinois<br />20. Brandon Swain, West Texas A&M<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma<br />2. B.J. Raji, Boston College<br />3. Peria Jerry, Mississippi<br />4. Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn <br />5. Ron Brace, Boston College<br />6. Evander Hood, Missouri<br />7. Tyson Jackson, LSU<br />8. Myron Pryor, Kentucky<br />9. Fili Moala, USC<br />10. Roy Miller, Texas<br />11. Vance Walker, Georgia Tech<br />12. Corey Irvin, Georgia<br />13. Mitch King, Iowa<br />14. Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech<br />15. Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State<br />16. Terrance Taylor, Michigan<br />17. Jeff Owens, Georgia<br />18. John Gill, Northwestern<br />19. Dorell Scott, Clemson<br />20. Ty Steinkuhler, Nebraska<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Aaron Curry, Wake Forest<br />2. Clint Sintim, Virginia<br />3. Brian Cushing, USC<br />4. Clay Matthews, USC<br />5. Marcus Freeman, Ohio State<br />6. Larry English, Northern Illinois<br />7. Cody Brown, Connecticut<br />8. Zach Follett, California<br />9. Mortty Ivy, West Virginia<br />10. Kaluka Maiav: USC<br />10. Jason Williams, Western Illinois<br />11. Robert Francois, Boston College<br />12. Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida<br />13. Jonathan Casillas, Wisconsin<br />14. DeAndre Levy, Wisconsin<br />15. Ashlee Palmer, Mississippi<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Brandon Spikes, Florida<br />2. Rey Maualuga, USC<br />3. Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh<br />4. James Laurinaitis, Ohio State<br />5. Darry Beckwith, LSU<br />6. Worrell Williams, California<br />7. Jason Phillips, TCU<br />8. Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia<br />9. Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina<br />10. Jamar Chaney, Mississippi State<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Vontae Davis, Illinois<br />2. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State<br />3. Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest<br />4. Darius Butler, Connecticut<br />5. D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt<br />6. DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati <br />7. Mike Mickens, Cincinnati<br />8. Trevard Lindley, Kentucky<br />9. Domonique Johnson, Jackson State<br />10. Victor Harris, Virginia Tech<br />11. Captain Munnerlyn, South Carolina<br />12. Keenan Lewis, Oregon State<br />13. Kevin Barnes, Maryland<br />14. Coye Francies, San Jose State<br />15. Jahi Word-Daniels, Georgia Tech<br />16. Cary Harris, USC<br />17. Ellis Lankaster, West Virginia<br />18. Wopamo Osaisai, Stanford<br />19. Ryan Palmer, Texas<br />20. Morgan Trent, Michigan<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Taylor Mays, USC<br />2. Sherrod Martin, Troy<br />3. Louis Delmas, Western Michigan<br />4. Myron Rolle, Florida State<br />5. William Moore, Missouri<br />6. Rashad Johnson, Alabama<br />7. Chip Vaughn, Wake Forest<br />8. Michael Hamlin, Clemson<br />9. Emanuel Cook, South Carolina<br />10. Nic Harris, Oklahoma<br />11. Kevin Ellison, USC<br />12. Curtis Taylor, LSU<br />13. Courtney Greene, Rutgers<br />14. Patrick Chung, Oregon<br />15. Otis Wiley, Michigan State<br />16. Darcel McBath, Texas Tech<br />17. Brandon Underwood, Cincinnati<br />18. Lendy Holmes, Oklahoma<br />19. David Bruton, Notre Dame<br />20. Derek Pegues, Mississippi State<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-928410236792372884?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-81767284407477478582009-01-10T00:25:00.003-05:002010-01-06T20:53:52.480-05:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br />QB: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts<br />RB: DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers<br />TE: Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys<br />WR: Andre Johnson, Houston Texans<br />WR: Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals<br />WR: Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers<br />T: Michael Roos, Tennessee Titans<br />T: Ryan Clady, Denver Broncos<br />G: Chris Snee, New York Giants<br />G: Travelle Wharton, Carolina Panthers<br />C: Kevin Mawae, Tennessee Titans<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br />DE: Justin Tuck, New York Giants<br />DE: Trent Cole, Philadelphia Eagles<br />DT: Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee Titans<br />DT: Kevin Williams, Minnesota Vikings<br />OLB: DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys<br />OLB: James Harrison, Pittsburgh Steelers<br />MLB: Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens<br />CB: Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Raiders<br />CB: Antoine Winfield, Minnesota Vikings<br />SS: Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers<br />FS: Ed Reed, Baltimore Colts<br /><br /><strong>SPECIAL TEAMS</strong><br />K: Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots<br />P: Mike Scifres, San Diego Chargers<br />KR: Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo Bills<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-8176728440747747858?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-38123530714336852862008-05-30T21:43:00.000-04:002008-05-30T21:43:20.222-04:00<strong>Games Reviewed</strong><br />Indianapolis Colts (31) at Carolina Panthers (7)<br />Pittsburgh Steelers (24) at Cincinnati Bengals (13)<br />Washington Redskins (7) at New England Patriots (52) <br /><br /><em>Unfortunately there were only three NFL Replay games for week eight. But at least I got my first look at the Carolina Panthers, and overall the line play was pretty good, especially at right tackle where no one had a below average Blocker Rating. </em><br /><br /><strong>Blocker Ratings</strong><br /><em>Note: Players in green had above average Blocker Ratings; players in brown were below average.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrxD7DEqI/AAAAAAAAAEc/m3SpaY3YP8s/s1600-h/2007_wk8_LT.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrxD7DEqI/AAAAAAAAAEc/m3SpaY3YP8s/s400/2007_wk8_LT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206350028595204770" /></a><br />For the third time (out of three 2007 season games reviewed so far) Matt Light puts up an above average BR. I'm surprised he has done so well, though I expect his play will drop off later in the season. I still say Chris Samuels is one of the best left tackles in the game, and definitely one of the most fun to watch, even though his 8.57 BR on the season so far ranks only ninth (and no, I'm not a Redskins fan). Levi Jones looked off on his game and was most ineffective with his run blocking (6.75 RBR). Charlie Johnson struggled in both pass and run blocking and easily had the worst game of any of this week's linemen.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrrz7DEpI/AAAAAAAAAEU/5N0frpURxV0/s1600-h/2007_wk8_LG.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrrz7DEpI/AAAAAAAAAEU/5N0frpURxV0/s400/2007_wk8_LG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206349938400891538" /></a><br />Finally, I got to review a game in which Logan Mankins looked like one of the NFL's top guards. Unfortunately for Jets fans, Alan Faneca was once again less effective than the average left guard; on the other hand, he should still be about nine plays per game better than Adrien Clarke. For Jets fans keeping score at home here are the relevant 2007 BRs so far: Pete Kendall, 8.64 BR (242 plays); Faneca, 8.29 BR (161 plays); Clarke, 7.39 BR (95 plays).<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Center</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrlD7DEoI/AAAAAAAAAEM/NHRzRDmRTko/s1600-h/2007_wk8_C.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrlD7DEoI/AAAAAAAAAEM/NHRzRDmRTko/s400/2007_wk8_C.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206349822436774530" /></a><br />As bad as Mahan looked the first time I reviewed one of his games, he has been decent the second two times. Really all of the centers this week were just that: decent, average. Except for Dan Koppen who, like his Patriot linemates, dominated the Redskins defensive front.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrMT7DEnI/AAAAAAAAAEE/UMJFjSgqYKE/s1600-h/2007_wk8_RG.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrMT7DEnI/AAAAAAAAAEE/UMJFjSgqYKE/s400/2007_wk8_RG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206349397235012210" /></a><br />Including <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/super-bowl-42-of-mvp-and-blocker.html">Super Bowl XLII</a>, I've now reviewed four Patriots games, and in each game Stephen Neal has outperformed Logan Mankins. Neal doesn't have the same ability at pulling that Mankins does, but he seems to be stronger at the point of attack and more effective with blocks at the second level. Bobbie Williams had a relatively mistake-free game, but despite having the highest BR of the week, "steady" and "solid" seem like more apt descriptions of his game than "dominant" or even "great." <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrDT7DEmI/AAAAAAAAAD8/JGYGaVw_Umk/s1600-h/2007_wk8_RT.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SECrDT7DEmI/AAAAAAAAAD8/JGYGaVw_Umk/s400/2007_wk8_RT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206349242616189538" /></a><br />The only below-average right tackle this week was New England's Ryan O'Callaghan who is not listed above because he was only in for six plays. Stacy Andrews, who had <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/04/in-trenches-2007-week-two.html">looked awful at left guard early in the year</a>, did very well in both pass and run blocking. Nick Kaczur, like teammate Matt Light, continues to surprise. Willie Colon is shaping up to be the Steelers' top offensive lineman. Though I don't chart it due to the extra time it would take, I'd say that Todd Wade had the most double-team help of any of these other tackles and is definitely playing at a level a notch or two below all of them.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-3812353071433685286?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-16375278160605531362008-05-23T23:32:00.001-04:002008-05-23T23:35:45.834-04:00<strong>Games Reviewed</strong><br />Arizona Cardinals (19) at Washington Redskins (21) <br />Baltimore Ravens (14) at Buffalo Bills (19)<br />Tennessee Titans (38) at Houston Texans (36)<br />Chicago Bears (19) at Philadelphia Eagles (16)<br />Pittsburgh Steelers (28) at Denver Broncos (31)<br /><br /><strong>Blocker Ratings</strong><br /><em>Note: Players in green had above average Blocker Ratings; players in brown were below average.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeL5T7DElI/AAAAAAAAAD0/Ulha0rDV700/s1600-h/2007_wk7_LT.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeL5T7DElI/AAAAAAAAAD0/Ulha0rDV700/s400/2007_wk7_LT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203781711166640722" /></a><br />Though he made some rookie blunders, Baltimore's Jared Gaither was way more impressive than Arizona's more heralded rookie, Levi Brown, who was a definite step down from starter Mike Gandy. Jason Peters once again scored surprisingly low; he had a lopsided game, doing very well in pass protection (9.32 PBR) but not so much in the running game (7.12 RBR). <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeLxT7DEkI/AAAAAAAAADs/vNDOiych9SA/s1600-h/2007_wk7_LG.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeLxT7DEkI/AAAAAAAAADs/vNDOiych9SA/s400/2007_wk7_LG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203781573727687234" /></a><br />Alan Faneca looked much better against the Broncos than he had against the Cardinals, but it still wasn't a stellar game. Jason Brown continues to perform well and is now the highest rated left guard on the season. Chester Pitts's rating is artificially high: in the NFL Replay version of the Titans-Texans game, three or four Texans three-and-outs were cut out, leaving the Texans with only five running plays to review; pass blocker ratings are higher than run blocker ratings, and left guards (along with centers) have the biggest difference (seven tenths).<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Center</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeLqT7DEjI/AAAAAAAAADk/xSFUwKznqyA/s1600-h/2007_wk7_C.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeLqT7DEjI/AAAAAAAAADk/xSFUwKznqyA/s400/2007_wk7_C.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203781453468602930" /></a><br />Re: Mike Flanagan, see the comment on Chester Pitts above. Even with a good game against the Eagles, Olin Kreutz is still below average for the season. I've seen enough of Kevin Mawae now to say he's still one of the top centers in the league. Mike Pucillo rebounded from his awful week-six appearance, turning in a serviceable game. Melvin Fowler had a great game against the Broncos and a decent game against the Colts, but struggled noticeably against the Ravens. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeLjT7DEiI/AAAAAAAAADc/aa7PFZ1y11w/s1600-h/2007_wk7_RG.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeLjT7DEiI/AAAAAAAAADc/aa7PFZ1y11w/s400/2007_wk7_RG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203781333209518626" /></a><br />The list of the top-rated guards (left or right) for the 2007 season now goes like this: Leonard Davis, Cowboys (9.39 BR, 147 plays), Shawn Andrews, Eagles (9.29 BR, 63 plays), Chris Snee, Giants (9.23 BR, 162 plays). Yes, they're all in the NFC East; and unsung Giant lineman Rich Seubert is fifth (behind Jason Brown) with a 9.04 BR.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeLbj7DEhI/AAAAAAAAADU/7DLP5tttulw/s1600-h/2007_wk7_RT.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SDeLbj7DEhI/AAAAAAAAADU/7DLP5tttulw/s400/2007_wk7_RT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203781200065532434" /></a><br />Marshal Yanda just keeps having good games, as does David Stewart. They're the second and sixth rated right tackles so far on the season.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-1637527816060553136?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-83631754702433726732008-05-07T23:32:00.003-04:002008-05-10T09:52:04.989-04:00<strong>Games Reviewed</strong><br />Oakland Raiders (14) at San Diego Chargers (28)<br />Washington Redskins (14) at Green Bay Packers (17)<br />New England Patriots (48) at Dallas Cowboys (27)<br />Miami Dolphins (31) at Cleveland Browns (41)<br />Minnesota Vikings (34) at Chicago Bears (31)<br /><br /><strong>Blocker Ratings</strong><br /><em>Note: Players in green had above average Blocker Ratings; players in brown were below average.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJzDHO4VSI/AAAAAAAAADM/NPx6WOSw1Dk/s1600-h/2007_wk6_LT.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJzDHO4VSI/AAAAAAAAADM/NPx6WOSw1Dk/s400/2007_wk6_LT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197843417257235746" /></a><br />None of the left tackles had poor weeks, though it was disappointing to see favorites Chris Samuels, Joe Thomas, and Chad Clifton on the wrong side of average. Each struggled in the run game but did well in pass protection, as did Bryant McKinnie, Barry Sims, and Flozell Adams, who still managed an above-average BR in what was likely his worst performance of the season. Meanwhile, Vernon Carey, with three games reviewed, is having one of the best seasons of any tackle so far.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJy-HO4VRI/AAAAAAAAADE/8VBLZjsVTBE/s1600-h/2007_wk6_LG.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJy-HO4VRI/AAAAAAAAADE/8VBLZjsVTBE/s400/2007_wk6_LG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197843331357889810" /></a><br />This is the third time I've reviewed a New England game, including the Super Bowl and 2007 week one (which used my earlier rating system which tended to yield higher scores) and Logan Mankins has yet to turn in a noticeably above-average game. On the other hand, since NFL Replay isn't given to showing blow outs, his best games probably aren't going to be considered here. Dielman and Hutchinson appear right where you would expect them to. Dielman is one of only two left guards with a BR over 9 so far this season (the other is New York Giant Rich Seubert, while Baltimore's Jason Brown is only a couple hundredths off).<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Center</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJy33O4VQI/AAAAAAAAAC8/SPX2-PseveI/s1600-h/2007_wk6_C.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJy33O4VQI/AAAAAAAAAC8/SPX2-PseveI/s400/2007_wk6_C.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197843223983707394" /></a><br />Casey Rabach left the game with a groin injury and there was a huge drop off for Washington when Mike Pucillo stepped in. Of the centers with at least 50 reviewed plays so far, Rabach has the second best BR (9.18) behind Denver's Tom Nalen (9.2). Andre Gurode struggled mightily with Vince Wilfork and the middle of that early-season Patriot defense. Olin Kreutz, going against those tough Minnesota defensive tackles, rebounded nicely from his rough week-five performance against Green Bay. San Diego's Nick Hardwick had a BR of 10, but only had six plays rated before leaving the game with an injury.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJymnO4VPI/AAAAAAAAAC0/emzEPhkXCpw/s1600-h/2007_wk6_RG.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJymnO4VPI/AAAAAAAAAC0/emzEPhkXCpw/s400/2007_wk6_RG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197842927630963954" /></a><br />Dallas owner Jerry Jones received a lot of criticism when he signed Leonard Davis to a big contract last off-season, but it sure looks like it was worth it. Last week I noted that the Giants' Chris Snee might be the best guard in the league these days, so I'll just note now that Snee's 9.23 BR is second best among all guards. First is Davis with a 9.39 BR. Rex Hadnot had a nice game, which is a good reminder that you can't judge a player based off of <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/in-trenches-2007-week-one.html">one game</a>. Cooper Carlisle, on the other hand, looked a lot worse than he had in week two; although, the guys on the San Diego defensive line in 2007 were a tougher match-up than the ones playing for Denver.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJyeHO4VOI/AAAAAAAAACs/S2d7OyCpFNs/s1600-h/2007_wk6_RT.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SCJyeHO4VOI/AAAAAAAAACs/S2d7OyCpFNs/s400/2007_wk6_RT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197842781602075874" /></a><br />This is becoming a theme: this is the third time a Dolphins' game has been included in these weekly ratings and each time the opposing right tackle&mdash;in this case the Browns' duo of Kevin Shaffer and Ryan Tucker&mdash;has rated the highest of any right tackle that week. Consider also that in week one the opposing right tackle (for most of the game) was Washington's Stephon Heyer who this week looked miserable against the Packers. The sometimes maligned Nick Kaczur had a good game against the aggressive Dallas pass rush. He has been the best right tackle in the 2007 games reviewed thus far, posting a 8.97 BR. Another player who had a decent week six, the even more maligned L.J. Shelton, is second best with an 8.81 BR.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-8363175470243372673?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-10242577567858429272008-05-04T22:58:00.000-04:002008-05-04T22:58:43.678-04:00This exercise is pretty high up there on the utterly pointless scale. <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2007/05/2008-nfl-mock-draft-alpha-version.html">Last year's alpha mock</a> named a whopping eleven of the eventual thirty-one first round picks. Oh well. All in good fun.<br /><br />1. Kansas City Chiefs <br /><strong>Cullen Harper, QB, Clemson</strong><br /><br />2. Atlanta Falcons<br /><strong>Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech</strong><br /><br />3. San Francisco 49ers<br /><strong>Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia</strong><br /><br />4. Chicago Bears<br /><strong>Curtis Painter, QB, Purdue</strong><br /><br />5. Oakland Raiders<br /><strong>Percy Harvin, WR, Florida</strong><br /><br />6. St. Louis Rams<br /><strong>Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi</strong><br /><br />7. Detroit Lions<br /><strong>Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech</strong><br /><br />8. Baltimore Ravens<br /><strong>Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois</strong><br /><br />9. Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina Panthers)<br /><strong>Ciron Black, OT, LSU</strong><br /><br />10. Arizona Cardinals <br /><strong>Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia</strong><br /><br />11. Miami Dolphins<br /><strong>Al Woods, DT, LSU</strong><br /><br />12. Houston Texans<br /><strong>George Selvie, DE, South Florida</strong><br /><br />13. Buffalo Bills<br /><strong>Brian Cushing, LB, USC</strong><br /><br />14. Tennessee Titans<br /><strong>Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland</strong><br /><br />15. Pittsburgh Steelers<br /><strong>Fili Moala, DT, USC</strong><br /><br />16. Cincinnati Bengals<br /><strong>Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State</strong><br /><br />17. New York Jets <br /><strong>LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh</strong><br /><br />18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<br /><strong>Andre Smith, OT, Alabama</strong><br /><br />19. Washington Redskins<br /><strong>Myron Rolle, S, Florida State</strong><br /><br />20. Minnesota Vikings<br /><strong>Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia</strong><br /><br />21. New York Giants<br /><strong>Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas</strong><br /><br />22. Philadelphia Eagles <br /><strong>Aaron Kelly, WR, Clemson</strong><br /><br />23. Cleveland Browns<br /><strong>Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati</strong><br /><br />24. Green Bay Packers <br /><strong>Alex Boone, OT, Ohio State</strong><br /><br />25. Denver Broncos<br /><strong>James Davis, RB, Clemson</strong><br /><br />26. Jacksonville Jaguars <br /><strong>Brandon Spikes, MLB, Florida</strong><br /><br />27. Seattle Seahawks <br /><strong>Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State</strong><br /><br />28. New Orleans Saints <br /><strong>Greg Middleton, DE, Indiana</strong><br /><br />29. New England Patriots<br /><strong>Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU</strong><br /><br />30. San Diego Chargers<br /><strong>Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC</strong><br /><br />31. Dallas Cowboys <br /><strong>Herman Johnson, G, LSU</strong><br /><br />32. Indianapolis Colts<br /><strong>Demetrius Byrd, WR, LSU</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-1024257756785842927?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-30704826264619418802008-05-01T23:18:00.003-04:002008-05-10T09:51:28.751-04:00<strong>Games Reviewed</strong><br />New York Jets (24) at New York Giants (35)<br />Miami Dolphins (19) at Houston Texans (22)<br />Atlanta Falcons (13) at Tennessee Titans (20)<br />Chicago Bears (27) at Green Bay Packers (20)<br />Dallas Cowboys (25) at Buffalo Bills (24)<br /><br /><strong>Blocker Ratings</strong><br /><em>Note: Players in green had above average Blocker Ratings; players in brown were below average.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqBJ9t9f6I/AAAAAAAAACk/zFBwgQphYtU/s1600-h/2007_wk5_LT.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqBJ9t9f6I/AAAAAAAAACk/zFBwgQphYtU/s400/2007_wk5_LT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195607128311431074" /></a><br />Unlike in week one, Ferguson matched his reputation for being a weak run blocker (6.52 RBR), but he exceled in the passing game (9.22 PBR). Jason Peters struggled against DeMarcus Ware and Chris Canty. Chad Clifton's play at times looked uncharacteristically uninspired.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqBE9t9f5I/AAAAAAAAACc/mcGb7ABQMTI/s1600-h/2007_wk5_LG.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqBE9t9f5I/AAAAAAAAACc/mcGb7ABQMTI/s400/2007_wk5_LG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195607042412085138" /></a><br />Chester Pitts had a strong game against Miami's poor interior line. Justin Blalock played as poorly as any linemen I've seen in the games reviewed thus far. Or, he held that distinction until Falcons reserve tackle Renardo Foster entered the game. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Center</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqA-tt9f4I/AAAAAAAAACU/DD0MJPp1u-A/s1600-h/2007_wk5_C.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqA-tt9f4I/AAAAAAAAACU/DD0MJPp1u-A/s400/2007_wk5_C.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195606935037902722" /></a><br />Rex Hadnot moved to center later in the game and only saw 18 snaps there. Had he had more snaps he almost certainly wouldn't have had the best BR of the centers this week. Olin Kreutz was surprisingly ineffective, not just in the power run game but in getting out and making blocks at the second level as well.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqA4Nt9f3I/AAAAAAAAACM/KFCVsZwyANM/s1600-h/2007_wk5_RG.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqA4Nt9f3I/AAAAAAAAACM/KFCVsZwyANM/s400/2007_wk5_RG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195606823368753010" /></a><br />I knew he was good, but Chris Snee might be the best guard in football. Leonard Davis was once again impressive. Anthony Alabi only had 18 plays, but did well when he was in there. Roberto Garza didn't start out so bad but really seemed to wear down as the game wore on.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqAzNt9f2I/AAAAAAAAACE/ZqAoCDIR81s/s1600-h/2007_wk5_RT.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SBqAzNt9f2I/AAAAAAAAACE/ZqAoCDIR81s/s400/2007_wk5_RT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195606737469407074" /></a><br />Two Dolphins games have showed up so far and both times the right tackles have played very, very well against them. If there were an opponent adjustment, Eric Winston wouldn't be at the top. Mark Tauscher rebounded from a sub-par game the prior week and his play at times was dominating in this contest which the Packers should have won.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-3070482626461941880?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-23945627946516920072008-04-30T08:16:00.003-04:002008-04-30T08:24:28.071-04:00Even though I flubbed the Darren McFadden to the Raiders pick (which I had been projecting in most of my mocks leading up to the draft, but for some reason I suddenly started to believe Lane Kiffin), I scored a 47 using The Huddle Report's scoring method (1 point for each player correctly placed in round. 2 additional points for players matched to correct teams that pick them.) And according to <a href="http://www.thehuddlereport.com/FREE_CONTENT/top100mock.shtml">The Huddle Report's mock draft scorecard</a> that 47 is better than any of the mocks they officially scored. Better than Gosselin, Kiper, McShay, Dr. Z, you name it.<br /><br />And so? That and a dollar will get me a donut.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2394562794651692007?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-42934743046621231142008-04-29T22:34:00.001-04:002008-05-10T09:50:40.561-04:00<em>The first part of this draft redo was <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/04/2008-nfl-draft-redo-part-1.html">posted last night</a>.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: If Bill Parcells believes Jake Long was a better pick for the Dolphins than Chris Long, who am I to argue? I'll defer to Miami's Executive Vice President of Football Operations on this one.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (1): Jake Long, OT, Michigan<br />Round 2 (32): Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson<br />Round 2 (57): Chad Henne, QB, Michigan<br />Round 3 (66): Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton<br />Round 4 (110): Shawn Murphy, G, Utah State<br />Round 6 (176): Jalen Parmele, RB, Toledo<br />Round 6 (195): Donald Thomas, G, Connecticut<br />Round 6 (204): Lex Hilliard, RB, Montana<br />Round 7 (245): Lionel Dotson, DT, Arizona<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (1): Jake Long, OT, Michigan</strong><br /><strong>Round 2 (32): Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson</strong><br /><strong>Round 2 (57): Chad Henne, QB, Michigan</strong><br />Round 3 (66): Jeremy Zuttah, G/C, Rutgers<br />Round 4 (110): Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri<br />Round 6 (176): Ahtyba Rubin, NT, Iowa State<br /><strong>Round 6 (195): Donald Thomas, G, Connecticut</strong><br />Round 6 (204): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><strong>Round 7 (245): Lionel Dotson, DT, Arizona</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: purple;">Minnesota Vikings</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Two main things held the Vikings back last year: inconsistent quarterback play and the lack of a consistent pass rush from their front four. Tarvaris Jackson still has upside, so the Vikings can reasonably hope for improved quarterback play, and the addition of Jared Allen should go a long way toward generating a sufficient pass rush.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 2 (43): Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State<br />Round 5 (137): John David Booty, QB, Southern California<br />Round 5 (152): Letroy Guion, DT, Florida State<br />Round 6 (187): John Sullivan, C, Notre Dame<br />Round 6 (196): Jaymar Johnson, WR, Jackson State<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 2 (43): Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State</strong><br /><strong>Round 5 (137): John David Booty, QB, Southern California</strong><br />Round 5 (152): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br /><strong>Round 6 (187): John Sullivan, C, Notre Dame</strong><br /><strong>Round 6 (196): Jaymar Johnson, WR, Jackson State</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: navy;">New England Patriots</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: ESPN.com's instant draft analysis noted that &ldquo;Mayo isn't quite as instinctive as Rivers.&rdquo; I disagree strongly with that. Mayo's instincts might not be perfect, but he's better than Rivers in that department, which is why I don't think Rivers would have been a good fit at ILB in a 3-4 scheme.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (10): Jerod Mayo, ILB, Tennessee<br />Round 2 (62): Terrance Wheatley, CB, Colorado<br />Round 3 (78): Shawn Crable, OLB, Michigan<br />Round 3 (94): Kevin O'Connell, QB, San Diego State<br />Round 4 (129): Jonathan Wilhite, CB, Auburn<br />Round 5 (153): Matt Slater , WR, UCLA<br />Round 6 (197): Bo Ruud, ILB, Nebraska<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (10): Jerod Mayo, ILB, Tennessee</strong><br />Round 2 (62): Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa<br /><strong>Round 3 (78): Shawn Crable, OLB, Michigan</strong><br />Round 3 (94): Tyvon Branch, S, Connecticut<br /><strong>Round 4 (129): Jonathan Wilhite, CB, Auburn</strong><br />Round 5 (153): Erik Ainge, QB, Tennessee<br /><strong>Round 6 (197): Bo Ruud, ILB, Nebraska</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: black;">New Orleans Saints</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: The trade up for Sedrick Ellis was a great move that will pay major dividends for the Saints' defense in 2008. And I had Tracy Porter rated higher than most did, so of course I love that pick.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (7): Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC<br />Round 2 (40): Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana<br />Round 5 (144): DeMario Pressley, DT, North Carolina St.<br />Round 5 (164): Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska<br />Round 6 (178): Taylor Mehlhaff, K, Wisconsin<br />Round 7 (237): Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (7): Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC</strong><br /><strong>Round 2 (40): Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana</strong><br />Round 5 (144): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br /><strong>Round 5 (164): Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska</strong><br /><strong>Round 6 (178): Taylor Mehlhaff, K, Wisconsin</strong><br /><strong>Round 7 (237): Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">New York Giants</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: I like what the Super Bowl champs did in the odd rounds, but don't agree very much with their picks in the even rounds.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (31): Kenny Phillips, S, Miami<br />Round 2 (63): Terrell Thomas, CB, USC<br />Round 3 (95): Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan<br />Round 4 (123): Bryan Kehl, LB, BYU<br />Round 5 (165): Jonathan Goff, MLB, Vanderbilt<br />Round 6 (198): Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky<br />Round 6 (199): Robert Henderson, DE, Southern Miss<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (31): Kenny Phillips, S, Miami</strong><br />Round 2 (63): Dan Connor, LB, Penn State<br />Round 3 (95): Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida<br />Round 4 (123): Trae Williams, CB, South Florida<br /><strong>Round 5 (165): Jonathan Goff, MLB, Vanderbilt</strong><br /><strong>Round 6 (198): Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky</strong><br />Round 6 (199): Brandon Keith, OT, Northern Iowa<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: green;">New York Jets</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: I typically have liked the Jets' drafts the past few years, but I'm feeling luke warm about this one. In fact, I'm undoing the trade up to get Dustin Keller&mdash;I just don't value one-dimensional tight end prospects that much.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (6): Vernon Gholston, DE/LB, Ohio State<br />Round 1 (30): Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue<br />Round 4 (113): Dwight Lowery, CB, San Jose State<br />Round 5 (162): Erik Ainge, QB, Tennessee<br />Round 6 (171): Marcus Henry, WR, Kansas<br />Round 7 (211): Nate Garner, OT, Arkansas<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (6): Vernon Gholston, DE/LB, Ohio State</strong><br />Round 2 (36): Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State<br />Round 4 (102): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br /><strong>Round 4 (113): Dwight Lowery, CB, San Jose State</strong><br />Round 6 (171): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br />Round 7 (211): Chris Brown, FB/TE, Tennessee<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: black;">Oakland Raiders</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Given the money that the Raiders put into re-signing Tommy Kelly, and given the question marks in Vernon Gholston's game, Darren McFadden really was a good value pick. Fargas's contract was not expensive and Lamont Jordan has not been able to stay healthy since signing with Oakland.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (4): Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas<br />Round 4 (100): Tyvon Branch, CB/S, Connecticut<br />Round 4 (125): Arman Shields, WR, Richmond<br />Round 6 (169): Trevor Scott, DE, Buffalo<br />Round 7 (226): Chaz Schilens, WR, San Diego State <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (4): Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas</strong><br />Round 4 (100): Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest<br />Round 4 (125): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />Round 6 (169): Josh Barrett, S, Arizona State<br />Round 7 (226): Peyton Hillis, FB, Arkansas<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: Darkgreen;">Philadelphia Eagles</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Not a whole lot that I would have done the same here once you get beyond the great Trevor Laws pick.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 2 (47): Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame<br />Round 2 (49): DeSean Jackson, WR, California<br />Round 3 (80): Bryan Smith, LB, McNeese State<br />Round 4 (109): Mike McGlynn, G, Pittsburgh<br />Round 4 (117): Quintin Demps, S, UTEP<br />Round 4 (131): Jack Ikegwuonu, CB, Wisconsin<br />Round 6 (184): Michael Gibson, G, California<br />Round 6 (200): Joe Mays, LB, North Dakota State<br />Round 6 (203): Andrew Studebaker, DE, Wheaton<br />Round 7 (230): King Dunlap, T, Auburn<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 2 (47): Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame</strong><br />Round 2 (49): Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt<br />Round 3 (80): Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida<br />Round 4 (109): Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri<br />Round 4 (117): Xavier Adibi, LB, Virginia Tech<br /><strong>Round 4 (131): Jack Ikegwuonu, CB, Wisconsin</strong><br />Round 6 (184): John Sullivan, C, Notre Dame<br /><strong>Round 6 (200): Joe Mays, LB, North Dakota State</strong><br />Round 6 (203): Matt Sherry, TE, Villanova<br />Round 7 (230): Darrell Robertson, DE, Georgia Tech<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: black;">Pittsburgh Steelers</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: With all of the top offensive linemen off the board, Pittsburgh definitely did the right thing in selecting Mendenhall, who should be one of the league's top running back within a few years.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (23): Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois<br />Round 2 (53): Limas Sweed, WR, Texas<br />Round 3 (88): Bruce Davis, OLB, UCLA<br />Round 4 (130): Tony Hills, OT, Texas<br />Round 5 (156): Dennis Dixon, QB, Oregon<br />Round 6 (188): Mike Humphal, ILB, Iowa<br />Round 6 (194): Ryan Mundy, FS, West Virginia<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (23): Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois</strong><br />Round 2 (53): Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan<br /><strong>Round 3 (88): Bruce Davis, OLB, UCLA</strong><br /><strong>Round 4 (130): Tony Hills, OT, Texas</strong><br />Round 5 (156): Jonathan Goff, ILB, Vanderbilt<br />Round 6 (188): Donald Thomas, G, Connecticut<br />Round 6 (194): Steve Johnson, WR, Kentucky<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: navy;">San Diego Chargers</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: The Chargers have no real holes. Only a couple of starting jobs will even be contested. Obviously that's because they've drafted so well in recent years. So there's no need to change</em> any <em>of their picks, right?</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (27): Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona<br />Round 3 (69): Jacob Hester, FB, LSU<br />Round 5 (166): Marcus Thomas, RB, UTEP<br />Round 6 (192): DeJuan Tribble, CB, Boston College<br />Round 7 (234): Corey Clark, OT, Texas A&M<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 1 (27): Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana<br />Round 3 (69): Brad Cottam, TE, Tennessee<br />Round 5 (166): Ahtyba Rubin, NT, Iowa State<br />Round 6 (192): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br />Round 7 (234): Chris Brown, FB/TE, Tennessee<br /><br /><strong> <span style="color: red;">San Francisco 49ers</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Balmer will help bolster the defensive line, but I can't get behind the other picks they made.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (29): Kentwan Balmer, DT/DE, North Carolina<br />Round 2 (39): Chilo Racal, G, USC<br />Round 3 (75): Reggie Smith, DB, Oklahoma<br />Round 4 (107): Cody Wallace, C, Texas A&M<br />Round 6 (174): Josh Morgan, WR, Virginia Tech<br />Round 7 (214): Larry Grant, LB, Ohio State<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (29): Kentwan Balmer, DT/DE, North Carolina</strong><br />Round 2 (39): Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State<br />Round 3 (75): Jeremy Zuttah, G/C, Rutgers<br />Round 4 (107): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />Round 6 (174): Donald Thomas, G, Connecticut<br />Round 7 (214): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">Seattle Seahawks</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: GM Tim Ruskell typically does a good job and seems to have done so again this year, though I'm much lower on Red Bryant than most others are.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (28): Lawrence Jackson, DE, Southern Cal<br />Round 2 (38): John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame<br />Round 4 (121): Red Bryant, DT, Texas A&M<br />Round 5 (163): Owen Schmitt, FB, West Virginia<br />Round 6 (189): Tyler Schmitt, LS, San Diego State<br />Round 7 (233): Justin Forsett, RB, California<br />Round 7 (235): Brandon Coutu, K, Georgia<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 1 (28): Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame<br /><strong>Round 2 (38): John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame</strong><br />Round 4 (121): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br /><strong>Round 5 (163): Owen Schmitt, FB, West Virginia</strong><br /><strong>Round 6 (189): Tyler Schmitt, LS, San Diego State</strong><br />Round 7 (233): Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas<br />Round 7 (235): Eric Foster, DE, Rutgers<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: navy;">St. Louis Rams</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Chris Long's my overall top player in the draft. And I think Greco could be a good pro with a chance to make it at tackle though most see him as a guard. Decent picks in every round, although I think selecting Avery in the second round was an awful move.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (2): Chris Long, DE, Virginia<br />Round 2 (33): Donnie Avery, WR, Houston<br />Round 3 (65): John Greco, OT, Toledo<br />Round 4 (101): Justin King, CB, Penn State<br />Round 4 (128): Keenan Burton, WR, Kentucky<br />Round 5 (157): Roy Schuening, OG, Oregon St.<br />Round 7 (228): Chris Chamberlain, DB, Tulsa<br />Round 7 (252): David Vobora, OLB, Idaho<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (2): Chris Long, DE, Virginia</strong><br />Round 2 (33): Curtis Lofton, MLB, Oklahoma<br /><strong>Round 3 (65): John Greco, OT, Toledo</strong><br />Round 4 (101): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />Round 4 (128): Jonathan Wilhite, CB, Auburn<br />Round 5 (157): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 7 (228): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br />Round 7 (252): David Roach, S, TCU<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: OrangeRed ;">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Although I'm not quite sure about taking a cover two corner in round one, Talib is a playmaker when he gets his hands on the ball, so I can get behind that. And I love the rest of the draft, though that won't keep me from making a few changes.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (20): Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas<br />Round 2 (58): Dexter Jackson, WR, Appalachian State<br />Round 3 (83): Jeremy Zuttah, G, Rutgers<br />Round 4 (115): Dre Moore, DT, Maryland<br />Round 5 (160): Josh Johnson, QB, San Diego<br />Round 5 (175): Geno Hayes, ILB, Florida State<br />Round 7 (238): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (20): Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas</strong><br />Round 2 (58): Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt<br /><strong>Round 3 (83): Jeremy Zuttah, G, Rutgers</strong><br /><strong>Round 4 (115): Dre Moore, DT, Maryland</strong><br />Round 5 (160): Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia<br /><strong>Round 6 (175): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina</strong><br />Round 7 (238): Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: navy;">Tennessee Titans</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Tennessee selected a couple of my favorite prospects, namely Jason Jones and Lavelle Hawkins, but the first round is too high to draft a back like Chris Johnson.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (24): Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina<br />Round 2 (54): Jason Jones, DT/DE, Eastern Michigan<br />Round 3 (85): Craig Stevens, TE, California<br />Round 4 (103): William Hayes, DE, Western Michigan<br />Round 4 (126): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />Round 4 (134): Stanford Keglar, OLB, Stanford<br />Round 7 (229): Cary Williams, CB, Washburn<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 1 (24): Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech<br /><strong>Round 2 (54): Jason Jones, DT/DE, Eastern Michigan</strong><br />Round 3 (85): Cliff Avril, DE, Purdue<br />Round 4 (103): Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri<br /><strong>Round 4 (126): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California</strong><br />Round 4 (134): Jonathan Goff, MLB, Vanderbilt<br />Round 7 (229): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: maroon ;">Washington Redskins</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: When the consensus top receiver in the draft falls to the second round you have to take him. But when another top receiver is still available seventeen picks later that doesn't mean you have to take him, too.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 2 (34): Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State<br />Round 2 (48): Fred Davis, TE, Southern Cal<br />Round 2 (51): Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma<br />Round 3 (96): Chad Rinehart, G, Northern Iowa<br />Round 4 (124): Justin Tryon, CB, Arizona State<br />Round 6 (168): Durant Brooks, P, Georgia Tech<br />Round 6 (180): Kareem Moore, S, Nicholls State<br />Round 6 (186): Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii<br />Round 7 (242): Rob Jackson, DE, Kansas State<br />Round 7 (249): Christopher Horton, S, UCLA<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 2 (34): Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State</strong><br />Round 2 (48): Jason Jones, DE/DT, Eastern Michigan<br />Round 2 (51): Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa<br />Round 3 (96): Oneil Cousins, OT/G, UTEP<br />Round 4 (124): Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri<br /><strong>Round 6 (168): Durant Brooks, P, Georgia Tech</strong><br />Round 6 (180): Ahtyba Rubin, DT, Iowa State<br />Round 6 (186): Andre&rsquo; Woodson, QB, Kentucky<br />Round 7 (242): Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas<br />Round 7 (249): David Roach, S, TCU<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-4293474304662123114?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-30658337983004407022008-04-28T22:50:00.001-04:002008-05-10T09:48:45.448-04:00Instead of engaging in the absurd (but nonetheless fun) process of grading the teams on their drafts a day later, I'm going to pit myself against the GMs and redo their drafts. In five years, I can look back and see what an idiot I am, er, I mean, which of us did better.<br />&emsp;&emsp;I'm going to <em>mostly</em> stick with whatever trades the teams made. There will be a couple of exceptions, such as Atlanta trading two second round picks and a fourth to Washington for the 21st overall pick (I don't see the value at a position of need for Atlanta at that high of a pick, especially since I view Sam Baker as more of a guard or right tackle prospect).<br />&emsp;&emsp;Also, since the teams have a lot more information on most of the guys that go in the last couple of rounds, I might tend to stick with the prospects they selected there unless I have a strong feeling about the pick.<br />&emsp;&emsp;The other thing is that a lot of the same names will probably appear throughout, since I'm not redoing all of the GMs' work at the same time; obviously the prospects I most like and see as having the most value at various points in the draft are going to be &ldquo;selected&rdquo; more often.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Names in bold are &ldquo;matches&rdquo; between my picks and a team's actual pick.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: maroon;">Arizona Cardinals</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Love the DRC pick, in a close call over Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (16): Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St<br />Round 2 (50): Calais Campbell, DE, Miami<br />Round 3 (81): Early Doucet, WR, LSU<br />Round 4 (116): Kenny Iwebema, DE, Iowa<br />Round 5 (149): Timothy Hightower, RB, Richmond<br />Round 6 (185): Christopher Harrington, DE, Texas A&M<br />Round 7 (225): Brandon Keith, OT, Northern Iowa<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (16): Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St</strong><br />Round 2 (50): Jason Jones, DE/DT, Eastern Michigan<br />Round 3 (81): Cliff Avril, OLB/DE, Purdue<br />Round 4 (116): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />Round 5 (149): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 6 (185): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><strong>Round 7 (225): Brandon Keith, OT, Northern Iowa</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Would have tried to find a way to trade down from the third pick to land Vanderbilt offensive tackle Chris Williams, rather than trade up to the twenty-first pick for Sam Baker. Also, I never would have signed Michael Turner (at least not for the kind of money he got), so a trade up into the late first round would have been to snatch Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (3): Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College<br />Round 1 (21): Sam Baker, OT, Southern California<br />Round 2 (37): Curtis Lofton, MLB, Oklahoma<br />Round 3 (68): Chevis Jackson, CB, LSU<br />Round 3 (84): Harry Douglas, WR, Louisville<br />Round 3 (98): Thomas DeCoud, S, California<br />Round 5 (138): Robert James, LB, Arizona State<br />Round 5 (154): Kroy Bierman, MLB, Montana<br />Round 6 (172): Thomas Brown, RB, Georgia<br />Round 7 (212): Wilrey Fontenot, CB, Arizona<br />Round 7 (232): Keith Zinger, TE, LSU<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 1 (3): Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU<br />Round 2 (34): Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech<br /><strong>Round 2 (37): Curtis Lofton, MLB, Oklahoma</strong><br />Round 2 (48): Chad Henne, QB, Michigan<br />Round 3 (68): Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt<br />Round 3 (98): Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas<br />Round 4 (103): Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri<br />Round 5 (138): Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia<br />Round 6 (172): Jaymar Johnson, WR, Jackson State<br />Round 7 (212): Josh Barrett, S, Arizona State<br />Round 7 (232): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: indigo;">Baltimore Ravens</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: In hindsight it certainly appears that the Ravens traded up higher than they needed to to land Joe Flacco. But you couldn't have known that at the time, and at the very least, I think they needed to get ahead of Miami at the top of round two. The earlier trade down with Jacksonville was a wonderful move.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (18): Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware<br />Round 2 (55): Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers<br />Round 3 (71): Tavares Gooden, LB, Miami<br />Round 3 (86): Tom Zbikowski, S, Notre Dame<br />Round 3 (99): Oniel Cousins, G, UTEP<br />Round 4 (106): Marcus Smith, WR, New Mexico<br />Round 4 (133): David Hale, OT, Weber State<br />Round 6 (206): Haruki Nakamura, S, Cincinnati<br />Round 7 (215): Justin Harper, WR, Virginia Tech<br />Round 7 (240): Allen Patrick, RB, Oklahoma<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (18): Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware</strong><br /><strong>Round 2 (55): Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers</strong><br /><strong>Round 3 (71): Tavares Gooden, LB, Miami</strong><br />Round 3 (86): Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida<br />Round 3 (99): Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas<br />Round 4 (106): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />Round 4 (133): Trae Williams, CB, South Florida<br /><strong>Round 6 (206): Haruki Nakamura, S, Cincinnati</strong><br />Round 7 (215): Josh Barrett, S, Arizona State<br />Round 7 (240): Fernando Velasco, G/C, Georgia<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">Buffalo Bills</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: In terms of quality prospects filling needs, Buffalo's first two picks were as good as any team not selecting twice in the first round.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (11): Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy<br />Round 2 (41): James Hardy, WR, Indiana<br />Round 3 (72): Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech<br />Round 4 (114): Reggie Corner, CB, Akron<br />Round 4 (132): Derek Fine, TE, Kansas<br />Round 5 (147): Alvin Bowen, LB, Iowa State<br />Round 6 (179): Xavier Omon, RB, NW Missouri State<br />Round 7 (219): Demetrius Bell, OT, Northwestern State<br />Round 7 (224): Steve Johnson, WR, Kentucky<br />Round 7 (251): Kennard Cox, CB, Pittsburgh<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (11): Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy</strong><br /><strong>Round 2 (41): James Hardy, WR, Indiana</strong><br />Round 3 (72): Cliff Avril, DE, Purdue<br />Round 4 (114): Xavier Adibi, LB, Virginia Tech<br />Round 4 (132): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 5 (147): Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia<br />Round 6 (179): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br />Round 7 (219): Brandon Keith, OT, Northern Iowa<br /><strong>Round 7 (224): Steve Johnson, WR, Kentucky</strong><br />Round 7 (251): Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: DodgerBlue ;">Carolina Panthers</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Panthers received exceptional value with their third round picks, and trading up to land Otah with the nineteenth pick wasn't a bad move either. There's no way, though, that I would have taken Stewart over Mendenhall.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (13): Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon<br />Round 1 (19): Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh<br />Round 3 (67): Charles Godfrey, CB/S, Iowa<br />Round 3 (74): Dan Connor, LB, Penn State<br />Round 5 (141): Gary Barnidge, TE, Louisville<br />Round 6 (181): Nick Hayden, DT, Wisconsin<br />Round 7 (221): Hilee Taylor, DE/OLB, UNC<br />Round 7 (241): Jeff Schwartz, G, Oregon<br />Round 7 (250): Mackenzy Bernadeau, G, Bentley<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 1 (13): Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt<br />Round 1 (19): Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois<br /><strong>Round 3 (67): Charles Godfrey, CB/S, Iowa</strong><br /><strong>Round 3 (74): Dan Connor, LB, Penn State</strong><br />Round 5 (141): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 6 (181): John Sullivan, C, Notre Dame<br />Round 7 (221): Brandon Keith, OT, Northern Iowa<br />Round 7 (241): Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas<br />Round 7 (250): Eric Foster, DE, Rutgers<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: navy;">Chicago Bears</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: If you're reading this through you can probably tell I love some of these picks: Williams, Bennett, and Davis are some of my favorite prospects. And the Bears added great value with Harrison, Bowman, and Monk. But a couple of big mistakes stand out: selecting Forte over Chad Henne and going with safety Craig Steltz in round 4.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (14): Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt<br />Round 2 (44): Matt Forte, RB, Tulane<br />Round 3 (70): Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt<br />Round 3 (90): Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas<br />Round 4 (120): Craig Steltz, S, LSU<br />Round 5 (142): Zack Bowman, CB, Nebraska<br />Round 5 (158): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 7 (208): Ervin Baldwin, DE, Michigan State<br />Round 7 (222): Chester Adams, G, Georgia<br />Round 7 (243): Joey LaRocque, LB, Oregon State<br />Round 7 (247): Kirk Barton, OT, Ohio State<br />Round 7 (248): Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (14): Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt</strong><br />Round 2 (44): Chad Henne, QB, Michigan<br /><strong>Round 3 (70): Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt</strong><br /><strong>Round 3 (90): Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas</strong><br />Round 4 (120): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br /><strong>Round 5 (142): Zack Bowman, CB, Nebraska</strong><br /><strong>Round 5 (158): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State</strong><br />Round 7 (208): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><strong>Round 7 (222): Chester Adams, G, Georgia</strong><br />Round 7 (243): David Roach, S, TCU<br />Round 7 (247): Eric Foster, DE, Rutgers<br /><strong>Round 7 (248): Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: Darkorange ;">Cincinnati Bengals</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: My <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/search/label/2008%20mock%20draft">mock draft</a> was not a raging success, but there was at least one nail hit squarely on the head: &ldquo;The Saints will find a way to leap frog the Bengals&mdash;whether it means trading with the Chiefs or the Patriots&mdash;and snatch Sedrick Ellis from them.&rdquo; The Bengals should have traded up to prevent that from happening, but, as I also noted in my mock: &ldquo;the stingy Bengals won't dare do anything as adventurous as that.&rdquo; They blew it even further by not taking Trevor Laws in the second, but recovered with some fine picks on day two.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (9): Keith Rivers, LB, Southern Cal<br />Round 2 (46): Jerome Simpson, WR, Coastal Carolina<br />Round 3 (77): Pat Sims, DT, Auburn<br />Round 3 (97): Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida<br />Round 4 (112): Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas<br />Round 5 (145): Jason Shirley, DT, Fresno State<br />Round 6 (177): Corey Lynch, S, Appalachian State<br />Round 6 (207): Matt Sherry, TE, Villanova<br />Round 7 (244): Angelo Craig, OLB, Cincinnati<br />Round 7 (196): Mario Urrutia, WR, Louisville<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 1 (9): Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois<br />Round 2 (46): Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame<br />Round 3 (77): Cliff Avril, DE/OLB, Purdue<br /><strong>Round 3 (97): Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida</strong><br /><strong>Round 4 (112): Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas</strong><br />Round 5 (145): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 6 (177): Ahtyba Rubin, DT, Iowa State<br /><strong>Round 6 (207): Matt Sherry, TE, Villanova</strong><br /><strong>Round 7 (244): Angelo Craig, OLB, Cincinnati</strong><br />Round 7 (196): Danny Amendola, WR, Texas Tech<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: Brown ;">Cleveland Browns</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Given the limited picks they had, the Browns did pretty well for themselves. I wouldn't have traded up for Beau Bell, but it's not a bad move; I view Jonathan Goff as the safer pick, but Bell can reasonably be said to have a higher ceiling.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 4 (104): Beau Bell, ILB, UNLV<br />Round 4 (111): Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri<br />Round 6 (190): Ahtyba Rubin, DT, Iowa State<br />Round 6 (191): Paul Hubbard, WR, Wisconsin<br />Round 7 (231): Alex Hall, OLB, St. Augustine's<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 4 (104): Jonathan Goff, ILB, Vanderbilt<br /><strong>Round 4 (111): Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri</strong><br /><strong>Round 6 (190): Ahtyba Rubin, DT, Iowa State</strong><br />Round 6 (191): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><strong>Round 7 (231): Alex Hall, OLB, St. Augustine's</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: The toughest call in the entire draft might have been Dallas's regarding which running back to take with the twenty-second pick. Do you take the most complete running back available, Rashard Mendenhall? Or do you go with the more complementary piece to Marion Barber, Felix Jones, with the added benefit that it doesn't create a &ldquo;carries controversy&rdquo; with the media and in the locker room?</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (22): Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas<br />Round 1 (25): Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida <br />Round 2 (61): Martellus Bennett, TE, Texas A&M<br />Round 4 (122): Tashard Choice, RB, Georgia Tech<br />Round 5 (143): Orlando Scandrick, CB, Boise State<br />Round 6 (167): Erik Walden, OLB, Middle Tennessee St<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (22): Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas</strong><br /><strong>Round 1 (25): Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida</strong><br />Round 2 (61): Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt<br />Round 4 (122): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 5 (143): Marcus Howard, OLB, Georgia<br />Round 6 (167): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: navy;">Denver Broncos</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: The Broncos did a good job of filling many of their roster holes via free agency. The offensive line was the one glaring area they needed to address.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (12): Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State<br />Round 2 (42): Eddie Royal, WR, Virginia Tech<br />Round 4 (108): Kory Lichtensteiger, C, Bowling Green<br />Round 4 (119): Jack Williams, CB, Kent<br />Round 5 (139): Ryan Torain, RB, Arizona State<br />Round 5(148): Carlton Powell, DT, Virginia Tech<br />Round 6 (183): Spencer Larsen, LB, Arizona<br />Round 7 (220): Josh Barrett, S, Arizona State<br />Round 7 (227): Peyton Hills, FB, Arkansas<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 1 (12): Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt<br />Round 2 (42): Mike Pollak, C, Arizona State<br />Round 4 (108): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br /><strong>Round 4 (119): Jack Williams, CB, Kent</strong><br />Round 5 (139): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 5(148): Ahtyba Rubin, DT, Iowa State<br /><strong>Round 6 (183): Spencer Larsen, LB, Arizona</strong><br /><strong>Round 7 (220): Josh Barrett, S, Arizona State</strong><br /><strong>Round 7 (227): Peyton Hills, FB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: I don't understand selecting Gosder Cherilus with Jeff Otah still on the board, but you have to like Millen's logic of taking the tackle first and then grabbing the running back later. I'm not crazy about the Dizon pick, but I can't fault him too much, because with Mayo off the board there wasn't a lot in the way of potential cover two middle linebackers.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (17): Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College<br />Round 2 (45): Jordan Dizon, LB, Colorado<br />Round 3 (64): Kevin Smith, RB, Central Florida<br />Round 3 (87): Andre Fluellen, DT, Florida State<br />Round 3 (92): Cliff Avril, DE, Purdue<br />Round 5 (136): Kenneth Moore, WR, Wake Forest<br />Round 5 (146): Jerome Felton, FB, Furman<br />Round 7 (216): Landon Cohen, DE, Ohio<br />Round 7 (218): Caleb Campbell, S, Army<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 1 (17): Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh<br />Round 2 (45): Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame<br /><strong>Round 3 (64): Kevin Smith, RB, Central Florida</strong><br />Round 3 (87): Phillip Wheeler, MLB, Georgia Tech<br /><strong>Round 3 (92): Cliff Avril, DE, Purdue</strong><br />Round 5 (136): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 5 (146): Roy Schuening, G, Oregon State<br />Round 7 (216): Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland<br /><strong>Round 7 (218): Caleb Campbell, S, Army</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: The Packers don't generally make too many mistakes in the draft, but it's not like they're the Colts, right?</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 2 (36): Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas State<br />Round 2 (56): Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville<br />Round 2 (60): Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn<br />Round 3 (91): Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas<br />Round 4 (102): Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest <br />Round 4 (135): Josh Sitton, OT, Central Florida<br />Round 5 (150): Breno Giacomini, OT, Louisville<br />Round 7 (209): Matt Flynn, QB, LSU<br />Round 7 (217): Brett Swain, WR, San Diego State<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br />Round 2 (36): Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana<br /><strong>Round 2 (56): Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville</strong><br /><strong>Round 2 (60): Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn</strong><br />Round 3 (91): Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas<br /><strong>Round 4 (102): Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest</strong><br />Round 4 (135): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />Round 5 (150): Roy Schuening, G, Oregon State<br />Round 7 (209): Josh Barrett, S, Arizona State<br />Round 7 (217): Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: navy;">Houston Texans</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Houston's selection of Duane Brown was considered a reach by some, but I had him as the fourth best tackle prospect in the draft, and given the run on tackles (including some I had rated much below him, i.e., Gosder Cherilus), it was a perfectly reasonable move.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (26): Duane Brown, OT, Virginia Tech<br />Round 3 (79): Antwaun Molden, CB, Eastern Kentucky<br />Round 3 (89): Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia<br />Round 4 (118): Xavier Adibi, LB, Virginia Tech<br />Round 5 (151): Frank Okam, DT, University of Texas<br />Round 6 (173): Dominque Barber, SS, Minnesota<br />Round 7 (223): Alex Brink, QB, Washington State<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (26): Duane Brown, OT, Virginia Tech</strong><br /><strong>Round 3 (79): Antwaun Molden, CB, Eastern Kentucky</strong><br />Round 3 (89): Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest<br /><strong>Round 4 (118): Xavier Adibi, LB, Virginia Tech</strong><br />Round 5 (151): Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia<br />Round 6 (173): Ahtyba Rubin, DT, Iowa State<br />Round 7 (223): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: blue;">Indianapolis Colts</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: The Colts entire starting lineup last year consisted of players they drafted. Yeah, so I won't be challenging them on too many picks. Nevermind that getting Marcus Howard in the fifth round was one of the biggest steals of this draft.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 2 (59): Mike Pollak, C, Arizona State<br />Round 3 (93): Phillip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech<br />Round 4 (127): Jacob Tamme, TE, Kentucky<br />Round 5 (161): Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia<br />Round 6 (196): Tom Santi, TE, Virginia<br />Round 6 (201): Steve Justice, C, Wake Forest<br />Round 6 (202): Mike Hart, RB, Michigan<br />Round 6 (205): Pierre Garcon, WR, Mount Union<br />Round 7 (236): Jamey Richard, C, Buffalo<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 2 (59): Mike Pollak, C, Arizona State</strong><br /><strong>Round 3 (93): Phillip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech</strong><br />Round 4 (127): Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br /><strong>Round 5 (161): Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia</strong><br />Round 6 (196): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><strong>Round 6 (201): Steve Justice, C, Wake Forest</strong><br />Round 6 (202): Matt Sherry, TE, Villanova<br /><strong>Round 6 (205): Pierre Garcon, WR, Mount Union</strong><br />Round 7 (236): Rodney Van, CB, UCLA<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: teal;">Jacksonville Jaguars</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: The Jags put most of their effort into moving way up in round one in order to take defensive end Derrick Harvey. They took another end in round two, making it clear that improving their pass rush was their one and only priority in this draft. Given the overall talent level of this team, and the wide receivers they added during free agency, I can't argue too much with their reasoning.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (8): Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida<br />Round 2 (52): Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn<br />Round 5 (155): Thomas Williams, OLB, USC<br />Round 5 (159): Trae Williams, CB, South Florida<br />Round 7 (213): Chauncey Washington, RB, USC<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (8): Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida</strong><br />Round 2 (52): Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn<br />Round 5 (155): Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia<br /><strong>Round 5 (159): Trae Williams, CB, South Florida</strong><br />Round 7 (213): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></strong><br /><em>Quick hit: Some teams are able to go best player available with each pick because they're so stocked with talent. The Chiefs were in the even more rare position of being able to go best player available because they needed starters at just about every position other than running back and tight end, and even those positions lacked quality reservers.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Actual Draft</span><br />Round 1 (5): Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU<br />Round 1 (15): Branden Albert, G, Virginia<br />Round 2 (35): Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech<br />Round 3 (73): Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas<br />Round 3 (76): Brad Cottam, TE, Tennessee<br />Round 3 (82): DaJuan Morgan, S, North Carolina State<br />Round 4 (105): Will Franklin, WR, Missouri<br />Round 6 (170): Barry Richardson, OT, Clemson<br />Round 6 (182): Kevin Robinson, WR, Utah State<br />Round 7 (210): Brian Johnston, DE, Gardner-Webb<br />Round 7 (239): Mike Merrit, TE, Central Florida<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Draft Redo</span><br /><strong>Round 1 (5): Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU</strong><br /><strong>Round 1 (15): Branden Albert, T/G, Virginia</strong><br /><strong>Round 2 (35): Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech</strong><br />Round 3 (73): Jeremy Zuttah, G/C, Rutgers<br /><strong>Round 3 (76): Brad Cottam, TE, Tennessee</strong><br />Round 3 (82): Cliff Avril, DE, Purdue<br />Round 4 (105): Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />Round 6 (170): Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br />Round 6 (182): Spencer Larsen, LB, Arizona <br />Round 7 (210): Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas<br />Round 7 (239): Eric Foster, DE, Rutgers<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-3065833798300440702?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-49830178990883026812008-04-25T22:30:00.003-04:002008-04-25T22:31:32.244-04:00<em>By the time my head hit the pillow last night I was regretting some of the changes I made at the top of the draft. Putting some picks back the way I had them and tweaking other picks one last time&nbsp;.&nbsp;.&nbsp;.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">1. <span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></span><br /><strong>Jake Long, OT, Michigan</strong><br />I guess I <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/04/2008-nfl-mock-draft.html">changed the pick to Jake Long just in time</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">2. <span style="color: navy;">St. Louis Rams</span></span><br /><strong>Chris Long, DE, Virginia</strong><br />I still say Chris Long is the best prospect in the draft, and definitely the safest pick for a team shelling out top-five dollars.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">3. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span><br /><strong>Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU</strong><br />I don't buy the talk about the Falcons being more interested, now, in Matt Ryan than in Glenn Dorsey.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">4. <span style="color: black;">Oakland Raiders</span></span><br /><strong>Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio St.</strong><br />McFadden has to be awfully tempting for Al Davis, but the Oakland roster is sorely lacking in defensive ends. I also believe the Raider coaches loved coaching Sedrick Ellis at the Senior Bowl, so I wouldn't be surprised if they selected him. But, again, they really need an end more than a tackle.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">5. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span><br /><strong>Branden Albert, G/OT, Virginia</strong><br />The Chiefs only have one defensive end on the roster, but with Chris Long and Gholston off the board, the Chiefs try desperately to trade down. If they can't, or even if they can, Albert holds the most value at a position of great need for KC.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">6. <span style="color: green;">New York Jets</span></span><br /><strong>Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas</strong><br />Run DMC returns to New York City.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">7. <span style="color: blue;">New England Patriots</span></span> <em>(from San Francisco 49ers)</em><br /><strong>Derrick Harvey, DE/OLB, Florida</strong><br />I've had Harvey as a top-seven pick since <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-nfl-mock-draft_13.html">mid-January</a>, can't bail on it now.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">8. <span style="color: indigo;">Baltimore Ravens</span></span><br /><strong>Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College</strong><br />Steve McNair's retirement makes this even more of a no-brainer, but then again I would have thought Brady Quinn a no-brainer for Miami once he fell to them last year.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">9. <span style="color: Darkorange ;">Cincinnati Bengals</span></span><br /><strong>Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois</strong><br />They should move up to ensure they get Sedrick Ellis, but the stolid Bengals won't dare do anything as adventurous as that, so they lose out on the best fit for their team.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">10. <span style="color: black;">New Orleans Saints</span></span><br /><strong>Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC</strong><br />The Saints will find a way to leap frog the Bengals&mdash;whether it means trading with the Chiefs or the Patriots&mdash;and snatch Ellis from them.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">11. <span style="color: blue;">Buffalo Bills</span></span><br /><strong>Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy</strong><br />Wide receiver and a pass rushing defensive end may be Buffalo's biggest needs, but the value at this point in this draft is in offensive linemen, running backs, and cornerback.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">12. <span style="color: navy;">Denver Broncos</span></span><br /><strong>Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State</strong><br />I'm not nearly as high on Clady as most draftniks are, but he could be a good fit in Denver's zone-blocking scheme.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">13. <span style="color: DodgerBlue ;">Carolina Panthers</span></span><br /><strong>Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh</strong><br />The Panthers need to rebuild their offensive line to help keep Jake Delhomme healthy and Matt Moore on the sidelines for another season or two, where he can be brought along slowly the way Tony Romo was in Dallas.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">14. <span style="color: navy;">Chicago Bears</span></span><br /><strong>Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt</strong><br />With Mendenhall off the board, the Bears select the second-best left tackle in this year's draft.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">15. <span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></span><br /><strong>Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee</strong><br />With the top offensive linemen all off the board, the Lions make the smart choice: running backs such as Jonathan Stewart can be acquired through various means, but middle linebackers with the athleticism to <em>excel</em> in the Tampa Two defense are few and far between.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">16. <span style="color: maroon;">Arizona Cardinals</span></span><br /><strong>Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida</strong><br />Roderick Hood may be underrated, but 2005 first-rounder Antrel Rolle has been a bit of a bust at corner and will be moving to free safety. The other starter, Eric Green, has played inconsistently as well. Jonathan Stewart, having slipped past the Lions, would get strong consideration here as well.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">17. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span> <em>(from Minnesota Vikings)</em><br /><strong>Keith Rivers, OLB, USC</strong><br />As I said before, the Chiefs only have one true defensive end on their roster, so Philip Merling would make a lot of sense here. But it would be tough for the Chiefs to pass over a top-ten rated player like Rivers.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">18. <span style="color: navy;">Houston Texans</span></span><br /><strong>Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon</strong><br />New offensive line coach Alex Gibbs prefers to select lower round linemen and coach them up, so I'm skeptical of the conventional wisdom that has the Texans selecting an offensive tackle here. If the board falls similar to this, expect the selection to be Stewart, DRC, or Keith Rivers.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">19. <span style="color: Darkgreen;">Philadelphia Eagles</span></span><br /><strong>Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State</strong><br />So maybe McNabb <em>does</em> get the big-play receiver he's looking for.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">20. <span style="color: OrangeRed ;">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</span></span><br /><strong>Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas</strong><br />Talib is most suited to being a zone corner. While this might be a tad high to be taking a corner for a cover two team, Talib also brings value in the return game and could eventually contribute as a receiver as once upon a time Deon Sanders did.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">21. <span style="color: maroon ;">Washington Redskins</span></span><br /><strong>Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson</strong><br />Beyond Andre Carter and Phillip Daniels, the Redskins have a whole lot of nothing at defensive end.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">22. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span> <em>(from Cleveland Browns)</em><br /><strong>Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State</strong><br />Someone has to fall, and this time it's DRC. Some how I doubt this will actually happen. I'm sure if there were another day left before the draft it would be somebody else sliding a dozen or more picks from where they've been expected to go.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">23. <span style="color: black;">Pittsburgh Steelers</span></span><br /><strong>Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina</strong><br />Balmer fits the prototype for a 3-4 end, and the Steelers need an infusion of young talent at that position.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">24. <span style="color: navy;">Tennessee Titans</span></span><br /><strong>DeSean Jackson, WR, California</strong><br />A speedy target for Vince Young, the Titans will be hoping Jackson can stretch the field as a receiver and shorten it as a punt returner.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">25. <span style="color: blue;">Seattle Seahawks</span></span><br /><strong>James Hardy, WR, Indiana</strong><br />I wouldn't be surprised if Seattle GM Tim Ruskell went out and "reached" for a defensive tackle like Trevor Laws or an offensive lineman like Sam Baker: guys who are rated lower than their production warrants purely because of measurables. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">26. <span style="color: navy;">San Diego Chargers</span></span><br /><strong>Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College</strong><br />In San Diego, Cherilus will immediately get a chance to compete for the starting right tackle job. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">27. <span style="color: teal;">Jacksonville Jaguars</span></span><br /><strong>Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State</strong><br />While it's true that Jaguars just used a first=round pick for a safety last year (Reggie Nelson), Gerald Sensabaugh is currently pencilled in as the starter at strong safety, and there's only one other safety on the roster. Tyrell Johnson would be a better complement to Nelson than would Kenny Phillips.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">28. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span><br /><strong>Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas</strong><br />Jones's quickness and ability to bounce the play outside for a big gain would be a fine complement to Marion Barber's punishing style. Jones would also help settle a kick return game that was terribly inconsistent last year.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">29. <span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers</span></span><br /><strong>Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue</strong><br />The Packers have few needs, but an upgrade at tight end is perhaps their biggest.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">30. <span style="color: red;">San Francisco 49ers</span></span> <em>(from Indianapolis Colts)</em><br /><strong>Quentin Groves, DE/OLB, Auburn</strong><br />2006 first-rounder Manny Lawson hasn't contributed to the pass rush as expected (partly due to injuries). By selecting Groves, the 49ers might be able to move Lawson, who has shown more all-around game than pure pass rushing ability, inside next to last year's first-rounder Patrick Willis.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">31. <span style="color: blue;">New York Giants</span></span><br /><strong>Kenny Phillips, S, Miami</strong><br />The University of Miami's streak of first-round picks continues, but just barely. The Giants signed 32-year-old free-agent safety Sammy Knight, but they need a long-term replacement for Gibril Wilson and an immediate upgrade over James Butler/Michael Johnson.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-4983017899088302681?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-45796203744052177922008-04-24T22:29:00.001-04:002008-04-24T22:30:35.717-04:00<span style="color: black;">ROUND ONE</span><br /><br /><em>Since one of the two projected trades from my <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/04/2008-nfl-mock-draft.html">previous mock</a> actually panned out, I'm going to stick to my guns and keep the second projected trade (Dallas's 22nd pick to Detroit for Roy Williams) in this mock.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">1. <span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></span><br /><strong>Jake Long, OT, Michigan</strong><br />I guess I <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/04/2008-nfl-mock-draft.html">changed the pick to Jake Long just in time</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">2. <span style="color: navy;">St. Louis Rams</span></span><br /><strong>Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU</strong><br />I still consider Chris Long the best prospect in the draft, so of course I would take him, but I'm not the Rams.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">3. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span><br /><strong>Branden Albert, G/OT, Virginia</strong><br />It seems unlikely that Albert goes this high, but I don't think the Falcons take Matt Ryan. And they don't need a DE or a RB, but they do need offensive linemen. If at all possible they will trade down, unless Dorsey is still on the board. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">4. <span style="color: black;">Oakland Raiders</span></span><br /><strong>Chris Long, DE/OLB, Virginia</strong><br />What can make Al Davis pass up DMac? Why, Son-of-Howie, of course.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">5. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span><br /><strong>Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio St.</strong><br />With Jake Long off the board, the Chiefs quickly find Jared Allen's replacement.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">6. <span style="color: green;">New York Jets</span></span><br /><strong>Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas</strong><br />Some call it fate.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">7. <span style="color: blue;">New England Patriots</span></span> <em>(from San Francisco 49ers)</em><br /><strong>Derrick Harvey, DE/OLB, Florida</strong><br />I've had Harvey as a top-seven pick since <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-nfl-mock-draft_13.html">mid-January</a>, I can't bail on it now.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">8. <span style="color: indigo;">Baltimore Ravens</span></span><br /><strong>Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College</strong><br />Steve McNair's retirement makes this even more of a no-brainer, but then again I would have thought Brady Quinn a no-brainer for Miami once he fell to them last year.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">9. <span style="color: Darkorange ;">Cincinnati Bengals</span></span><br /><strong>Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC</strong><br />Ellis is the best remaining player on the board and he fills a need for the Bengals. Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer will love seeing a disruptive tackle like Ellis added to his new defense.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">10. <span style="color: black;">New Orleans Saints</span></span><br /><strong>Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy</strong><br />Even though the Saints added Randall Gay, their other new CB addition Aaron Glenn will soon be 36. Mike McKenzie is 32 and coming off an injury. Jason David isn't going to get better. And 2007 third-rounder Usama Young is a work in progress.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">11. <span style="color: blue;">Buffalo Bills</span></span><br /><strong>Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State</strong><br />Wide receiver and a pass rushing defensive end may be Buffalo's biggest needs, but the value at this point in this draft is in offensive linemen, running backs, and DRC.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">12. <span style="color: navy;">Denver Broncos</span></span><br /><strong>Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State</strong><br />I'm not nearly as high on Clady as most draftniks are, but he could be a good fit in Denver's zone-blocking scheme.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">13. <span style="color: DodgerBlue ;">Carolina Panthers</span></span><br /><strong>Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh</strong><br />The Panthers need to rebuild their offensive line to help keep Jake Delhomme healthy and Matt Moore on the sidelines for another season or two, where he can be brought along slowly the way Tony Romo was in Dallas.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">14. <span style="color: navy;">Chicago Bears</span></span><br /><strong>Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois</strong><br />With the top offensive linemen off the board, the Bears nab an elite running back prospect and look forward to the post-Cedric Benson era. Mendenhall is the kind of elite runner who is actually worth a first-round pick: the kind of back whose presence can help the passing game by forcing eight in the box.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">15. <span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></span><br /><strong>Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon</strong><br />If I were in Matt Millen's place I would opt for Vanderbilt tackle, Chris Williams. The Lions are reportedly considering Jerod Mayo, and if they could trade down and pick him up that would be some solid draft maneuvering on Millen's part. Unfortunately, if the Lions can't move, I think they blow it and take Stewart. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">16. <span style="color: maroon;">Arizona Cardinals</span></span><br /><strong>Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida</strong><br />Roderick Hood may be underrated, but 2005 first-rounder Antrel Rolle has been a bit of a bust at corner and will be moving to free safety. The other starter, Eric Green, has played inconsistently as well. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">17. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span> <em>(from Minnesota Vikings)</em><br /><strong>Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt</strong><br />Merrily, the Chiefs pickup their left tackle of the future after all.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">18. <span style="color: navy;">Houston Texans</span></span><br /><strong>Keith Rivers, OLB, USC</strong><br />New offensive line coach Alex Gibbs prefers to select lower round linemen and coach them up, so I'm skeptical of the conventional wisdom that has the Texans selecting an offensive tackle here. If the board falls like this, look for the Texans to bolster their linebacking corps.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">19. <span style="color: Darkgreen;">Philadelphia Eagles</span></span><br /><strong>Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State</strong><br />So maybe McNabb <em>does</em> get the big-play receiver he's looking for.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">20. <span style="color: OrangeRed ;">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</span></span><br /><strong>Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina</strong><br />I want to put Aqib Talib here, but I'm not sure a Tampa-two team should be using their first-round pick on a cornerback. They definitely can use some new blood at wide receiver (don't count on Antonio Bryant, anything he gives the Bucs, assuming it's not grief, should be considered a bonus), as well as another pass rusher to team with 2007 first-rounder Gaines Adams. But the Bucs are thin at defensive tackle and could use an infusion of young talent there, too.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">21. <span style="color: maroon ;">Washington Redskins</span></span><br /><strong>Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson</strong><br />Beyond Andre Carter and Phillip Daniels, the Redskins have a whole lot of nothing at defensive end.<br /><br /><strong>PROJECTED TRADE: Dallas trades the 22nd pick to Detroit for Roy Williams.</strong><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">22. <span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></span> <em>(from Cleveland Browns via Dallas Cowboys)</em><br /><strong>Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee</strong><br />Word is that the Cowboys would want to use the 28th pick for any potential player deals and use the 22nd pick for Felix Jones. But if they're going to deal with Detroit, it's probably going to be so the Lions can pickup a guy they covet a bunch, such as Mayo. In that case, waiting till pick 28 probably would mean that Detroit loses their guy (see next pick). <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">23. <span style="color: black;">Pittsburgh Steelers</span></span><br /><strong>Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College</strong><br />Mayo would have to get serious consideration if he's still on the board. I previously had cornerback Aqib Talib here, but I think his character flags would keep the highly image-conscious Steelers away. So what do the Steelers need more than anything else? Offensive linemen. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">24. <span style="color: navy;">Tennessee Titans</span></span><br /><strong>DeSean Jackson, WR, California</strong><br />A speedy target for Vince Young, the Titans will be hoping Jackson can stretch the field as a receiver and shorten it as a punt returner.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">25. <span style="color: blue;">Seattle Seahawks</span></span><br /><strong>James Hardy, WR, Indiana</strong><br />I wouldn't be surprised if Seattle GM Tim Ruskell went out and "reached" for a defensive tackle like Trevor Laws or an offensive lineman like Sam Baker: guys who are rated lower than their production warrants purely because of measurables. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">26. <span style="color: navy;">San Diego Chargers</span></span><br /><strong>Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas</strong><br />What to get the team that has just about everything? How about the higest-rated player available?<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">27. <span style="color: teal;">Jacksonville Jaguars</span></span><br /><strong>Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech</strong><br />Free agent-signing Drayton Florence isn't nearly enough to stabilize the Jags' secondary which is lacking in talent beyond Rashean Mathis and 2007 first-rounder Reggie Nelson. Flowers' physical style of play is a perfect fit for the Jacksonville defense.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">28. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span><br /><strong>Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas</strong><br />The Cowboys' gamble to deal the 22nd pick instead of the 28th pays off, as Felix Jones is still on the board. Jones's quickness and ability to bounce the play outside for a big gain would be a fine complement to Marion Barber's punishing style. Jones would also help settle a kick return game that was terribly inconsistent last year.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">29. <span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers</span></span><br /><strong>Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue</strong><br />The Packers have few needs, but an upgrade at tight end is perhaps their biggest.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">30. <span style="color: red;">San Francisco 49ers</span></span> <em>(from Indianapolis Colts)</em><br /><strong>Quentin Groves, DE/OLB, Auburn</strong><br />2006 first-rounder Manny Lawson hasn't contributed to the pass rush as expected (partly due to injuries). By selecting Groves, the 49ers might be able to move Lawson, who has shown more all-around game than pure pass rushing ability, inside next to last year's first-rounder Patrick Willis.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">31. <span style="color: blue;">New York Giants</span></span><br /><strong>Kenny Phillips, S, Miami</strong><br />The University of Miami's streak of first-round picks continues, but just barely. The Giants signed 32-year-old free-agent safety Sammy Knight, but they need a long-term replacement for Gibril Wilson and an immediate upgrade over James Butler/Michael Johnson.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-4579620374405217792?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-27433323897878141162008-04-24T20:46:00.004-04:002008-04-24T20:49:50.604-04:00<em>Here are my final position rankings. Not too many changes, though safeties get shaken up a bit. It's really tough to judge DBs without game film since the TV cameras often leave them out of the picture. I've dropped Carl Nicks only because of character concerns. And I continue to keep South Carolina running back Cory Boyd higher than anyone else has him ranked because I believe his character concerns are squarely behind him. He's vastly underrated in that he's arguably the most game-ready three-down back in the draft, when you consider not just his good hands, which a number of backs have, but also his ability to stay in and block, and block well.</em><br /><br /><strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville<br />2. Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College<br />3. Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware<br />4. Chad Henne, QB, Michigan<br />5. Erik Ainge, QB, Tennessee<br />6. Josh Johnson, QB, San Diego<br />7. John David Booty, QB, USC<br />8. Andre&rsquo; Woodson, QB, Kentucky<br />9. Dennis Dixon, QB, Oregon <br />10. Adam Tafralis, QB, San Jose State<br />11. Paul Smith, QB, Tulsa<br />12. Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii<br />13. Matt Flynn, QB, LSU<br />14. Sam Keller, QB, Nebraska<br />15. Kevin O'Connell, QB, San Diego State<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas<br />2. Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois<br />3. Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br />4. Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers<br />5. Kevin Smith, RB, Central Florida<br />6. Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas<br />7. Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon<br />8. Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas<br />9. Thomas Brown, RB, Georgia<br />10. Tashard Choice, RB, Georgia Tech<br />11. Matt Forte, RB, Tulane<br />12. Justin Forsett, RB, California<br />13. Mike Hart, RB, Michigan<br />14. Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina<br />15. Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia<br />16. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Mississippi<br />17. Adrian Smith, RB, Bethel College<br />18. Xavier Omon, RB, NW Missouri State<br />19. Allen Patrick, RB, Oklahoma<br />20. Chauncey Washington, RB, USC<br />21. Anthony Alridge, RB, Houston<br />22. Dantrell Savage, RB, Oklahoma State<br />23. Marcus Thomas, RB, UTEP<br />24. Ryan Torain, RB, Arizona State<br />25. Tim Hightower, RB, Richmond<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Owen Schmitt, FB, West Virginia<br />2. Peyton Hillis, FB, Arkansas<br />3. Jerome Felton, FB, Furman<br />4. Chris Brown, TE, Tennessee<br />5. Carl Stewart, FB, Auburn<br />6. Jacob Hester, FB, LSU<br />7. Mike Cox, FB, Georgia Tech<br />8. Julius Crosslin, FB, Oklahoma State<br />9. Jed Collins, FB, Washington State<br />10. Brandon McAnderson, RB, Kansas<br />11. Rolly Lumbala, FB, Idaho<br />12. Marcel Reece, FB, Washington<br />13. Jehuu Caulcrick, FB, Michigan State<br />14. Jason Goode, FB, Maryland<br />15. Justin Valentin, FB, Minnesota<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State<br />2. Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt<br />3. James Hardy, WR, Indiana<br />4. Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />5. Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida<br />6. Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma<br />7. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas<br />8. Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan<br />9. Eddie Royal, WR, Virginia Tech<br />10. Harry Douglas, WR, Louisville<br />11. Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas State<br />12. DeSean Jackson, WR, California<br />13. Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas<br />14. Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan<br />15. Will Franklin, WR, Missouri<br />16. Early Doucet, WR, LSU<br />17. Dexter Jackson, WR, Appalachian State <br />18. Steve Johnson, WR, Kentucky<br />19. Jaymar Johnson, WR, Jackson State<br />20. Danny Amendola, WR, Texas Tech<br />21. Keenan Burton, WR, Kentucky<br />22. Jerome Simpson, WR, Coastal Carolina<br />23. Donnie Avery, WR, Houston<br />24. Pierre Garcon, WR, Mount Union<br />25. Darius Reynaud, WR, West Virginia<br />26. Josh Morgan, WR, Viginia Tech<br />27. Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma State<br />28. Jason Rivers, WR, Hawaii<br />29. Taj Smith, WR, Syracuse<br />30. Justin Harper, WR, Viginia Tech <br />30. Arman Shields, WR, Richmond<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame<br />2. Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri<br />3. Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />4. Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue<br />5. Fred Davis, TE, USC<br />6. Brad Cottam, TE, Tennessee<br />7. Jacob Tamme, TE, Kentucky<br />8. Craig Stevens, TE, California<br />9. Darrell Strong, TE, Pittsburgh<br />10. Martellus Bennett, TE, Texas A&M<br />11. Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas<br />12. Joey Haynos, TE, Maryland<br />13. Matt Sherry, TE, Villanova<br />14. Gary Barnidge, TE, Louisville<br />15. Tom Santi, TE, Virginia<br />16. Mike Peterson, TE, NW Missouri State<br />17. Derek Fine, TE, Kansas<br />18. Cole Bennett, TE, Auburn<br />19. Adam Bishop, TE, Nevada<br /> 20. Kolomoma Kapanui, TE, West Texas A&M<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Jake Long, OT, Michigan<br />2. Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt<br />3. Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh<br />4. Duane Brown, OT, Virginia Tech<br />5. Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas<br />6. Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska<br />7. Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State<br />8. Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College<br />9. John Greco, OT, Toledo<br />10. Oneil Cousins, OT, UTEP<br />11. Tony Hills, OT, Texas<br />12. Brandon Keith, OT, Northern Iowa<br />13. Barry Richardson, OT, Clemson<br />14. Kirk Barton, OT, Ohio State<br />15. David Hale, OT, Weber St.<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Branden Albert, G, Virginia<br />2. Sam Baker, OT, USC<br />3. Jeremy Zuttah, OT/C, Rutgers<br />4. Eric Young, G, Tennessee<br />5. Roy Schuening, G, Oregon State<br />6. Drew Radovich, G, USC<br />7. Chilo Rachal, G, USC<br />8. Donald Thomas, G, Connecticut<br />9. Chad Rinehart, G, Northern Iowa <br />10. Chris McDuffie, G, Clemson<br />11. Will Arnold, G, LSU<br />12. Chester Adams, G, Georgia<br />13. Robert Felton, G, Arkansas<br />14. Mike McGlynn, G, Pittsburgh<br />15. Andrew Crummey, G, Maryland<br />16. John Booker, G, San Jose State<br />17. Shannon Tevaga, G, UCLA<br />18. Justin Britt, G, Alabama<br />19. Kerry Brown, G, Appalachian State<br />20. Adam Kraus, G, Michigan<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Mike Pollak, C, Arizona State<br />2. John Sullivan, C, Notre Dame<br />3. Fernando Velasco, C, Georgia<br />4. Steve Justice, C, Wake Forest<br />5. Cody Wallace, C, Texas A&M <br />6. Kory Lichtensteiger, C, Bowling Green<br />7. Eric Scott, C, Kentucky<br />8. Adam Spieker, C, Missouri<br />9. Drew Miller, G, Florida<br />10. Matt Spanos, C, USC<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Chris Long, DE, Virginia<br />2. Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida<br />3. Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan<br />4. Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State<br />5. Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson<br />6. Cliff Avril, DE, Purdue<br />7. Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest<br />8. Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn<br />9. Calais Campbell, DE, Miami<br />10. Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC<br />11. Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech<br />12. Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton<br />13. Darrell Robertson, DE, Georgia Tech<br />14. Eric Foster, DE, Rutgers<br />15. Xavier Mitchell, DE, Tennessee<br />16. Rob Jackson, DE, Kansas State<br />17. Titus Brown, DE, Mississippi State<br />18. Wallace Gilberry, DE, Alabama<br />19. Marcus Dixon, DT, Hampton<br />20. Angelo Craig, DE, Cincinnati<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC<br />2. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU<br />3. Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame<br />4. Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina<br />5. Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas<br />6. Ahtyba Rubin, DT, Iowa State<br />7. Dre Moore, DT, Maryland<br />8. DeMario Pressley, DT, North Carolina State<br />9. Pat Sims, DT, Auburn<br />10. Andre Fluellen, DT, Florida State<br />11. Lorenzo Williams, DT, Missouri<br />12. Frank Morton, DT, Tulane<br />13. Red Bryant, DT, Texas A&M<br />14. Nick Hayden, DT, Wisconsin<br />15. Frank Okam, DT, Texas<br />16. Letroy Guion, DT, Florida State<br />17. Jason Shirley, DT, Fresno State<br />18. George Chukwu, DT, Rice<br />19. Maurice Murray, DT, New Mexico St<br />20. Josh Thompson, DT, Auburn<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Keith Rivers, LB, USC<br />2. Xavier Adibi, LB, Virginia Tech<br />3. Dan Connor, LB, Penn State<br />4. Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland<br />5. Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia<br />6. Tavares Gooden, LB, Miami<br />7. Wesley Woodyard, LB, Kentucky<br />8. Shawn Crable, DE, Michigan<br />9. Jordon Dizon, LB, Colorado<br />10. Ezra Butler, LB, Nevada<br />11. Ali Highsmith, LB, LSU<br />12. Bruce Davis, DE, UCLA<br />13. Gary Guyton, LB, Georgia Tech<br />14. Stanford Kegler, LB, Purdue<br />15. Steven Octavien, OLB, Nebraska<br />16. Vince Redd, DE, Liberty<br />17. Robert Killebrew, LB, Texas<br />18. Jameel McClain, DE, Syracuse<br />19. Chase Ortiz, DE, TCU<br />20. Geno Hayes, LB, Florida State<br /><br /><strong>Middle Linebacker</strong><br />1. Curtis Lofton, LB, Oklahoma<br />2. Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee<br />3. Jonathan Goff, LB, Vanderbilt<br />4. Spencer Larsen, LB, Arizona <br />5. Phillip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech<br />6. Jolonn Dunbar, LB, Boston College<br />7. Rodrick Johnson, LB, Oklahoma State<br />8. Danny Lansanah, LB, Connecticut<br />9. Vince Hall, LB, Virginia Tech <br />10. Beau Bell, LB, UNLV<br />11. Ben Moffitt, LB, South Florida<br />12. Anthony Hoke, LB, Cincinnati<br />13. J Leman, LB, Illinois<br />14. Joe Mays, LB, North Dakota State<br />15. Steve Allen, LB, West Texas A&M<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State<br />2. Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy<br />3. Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech<br />4. Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana<br />5. Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida <br />6. Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas <br />7. Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn<br />8. Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona<br />9. Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa<br />10. Antwaun Molden, CB, Eastern Kentucky<br />11. Justin King, CB, Penn State<br />12. Trae Williams, CB, South Florida<br />13. Dwight Lowery, CB, San Jose State<br />14. Terrell Thomas, CB, USC<br />15. Zach Bowman, CB, Nebraska<br />16. Tyvon Branch, CB, Connecticut<br />17. Jonathan Wilhite, CB, Auburn<br />18. Chevis Jackson, CB, LSU<br />19. Rodney Van, CB, UCLA<br />20. Jack Williams, CB, Kent State<br />21. Jack Ikegwuonu, CB, Wisconsin<br />22. Orlando Scandrick, CB, Boise St.<br />23. Justin Tryon, CB, Arizona State<br />24. Terrance Wheatley, CB, Colorado<br />25. Brandon Carr, CB, Grand Valley State<br />26. Trey Brown, CB, UCLA<br />27. Darnell Terrell, CB, Missouri<br />28. Marcus Walker, CB, Oklahoma<br />29. Simeon Castille, CB, Alabama<br />30. Matterral Richardson, CB, Arkansas<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Tyrell Johnson, SS, Arkansas State<br />2. Kenny Phillips, SS, Miami<br />3. Josh Barrett, SS, Arizona State<br />4. David Roach, SS, TCU<br />5. Thomas DeCoud, FS, California<br />6. DaJuan Morgan, FS, North Carolina State<br />7. Jamie Silva, SS, Boston College<br />8. Marcus Griffin, FS, Texas<br />9. Tom Zbikowski, SS, Notre Dame <br />10. Reggie Smith, FS, Oklahoma<br />11. Jamar Adams, SS, Michigan <br />12. Dominique Barber, FS, Minnesota<br />13. Caleb Campbell, SS, Army<br />14. Quintin Demps, SS, UTEP<br />15. Michael Hinton, CB, Mankato State<br />16. D.J. Parker, FS, Virginia Tech<br />17. Jonathan Hefney, CB, Tennessee<br />18. Michael Grant, FS, Arkansas<br />19. Craig Steltz, SS, LSU<br />20. Nehemiah Warrick, SS, Michigan State<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2743332389787814116?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-35881294738881383712008-04-20T01:18:00.001-04:002008-04-20T07:37:41.311-04:00<em>Only one round this time, but I'm including something I don't usually do: a couple of projected trades.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">1. <span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></span><br /><strong>Jake Long, OT, Michigan</strong><br />I still think Chris Long should be the pick here for the Dolphins, but it's harder to find an All-Pro left tackle than an All-Pro pass rusher, so if Parcells & co. think Jake can be an All-Pro, then they should take him. As for the other popular option here: Anyone who has looked at my position rankings over the past few months can guess that I think taking Vernon Gholston would be a mistake.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">2. <span style="color: navy;">St. Louis Rams</span></span><br /><strong>Chris Long, DE/OLB, Virginia</strong><br />Chris is the safest pick in this draft. I can't see him being anything less than a solid contributer, and more likely he'll play in a handful of Pro Bowls. His versatility will be a great asset in defensive coordinator Jim Haslett's scheme.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">3. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span><br /><strong>Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU</strong><br />With one pick, the Falcons take a giant stride toward rebuilding their defensive line.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">4. <span style="color: black;">Oakland Raiders</span></span><br /><strong>Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas</strong><br />I think Sedrick Ellis would be the smarter pick, and Vernon Gholston is a real possibility, but I just don't see Al Davis passing on a big time SEC running back like Darren McFadden. I'm sure Mr. Davis has visions of Bo Jackson dancing through his head.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">5. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span><br /><strong>Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio St.</strong><br />It doesn't appear that Jared Allen will be a Chief very much longer. With Jake Long off the board, they can look to replacing Allen right away.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">6. <span style="color: green;">New York Jets</span></span><br /><strong>Keith Rivers, OLB, USC</strong><br />I have to believe this would be a nightmare scenario for the Jets. Either Matt Ryan or Rashard Mendenhall going here wouldn't shock me, nor would either of the top two cornerbacks. But the Jets could use another LB to team inside with 2007 second-rounder David Harris, so if they can't trade down (or even if they can) Rivers or Jerod Mayo could hold the most value.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">7. <span style="color: blue;">New England Patriots</span></span> <em>(from San Francisco 49ers)</em><br /><strong>Derrick Harvey, DE/OLB, Florida</strong><br />By the time next season gets rolling along, the Pats linebacking corps will be <em>really</em> old. OLB Mike Vrabel will be 33, while ILBs Tedy Bruschi and Junior Seau will be 35 and 39 respectively. Even heralded 2007 free-agent signing Adalius Thomas will be 31. Since the Pats defense looked better with Thomas at ILB, acquiring an OLB should probably be the higher priority.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">8. <span style="color: indigo;">Baltimore Ravens</span></span><br /><strong>Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College</strong><br />Steve McNair's retirement makes this even more of a no-brainer, but then again I would have thought Brady Quinn a no-brainer for Miami once he fell to them last year.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">9. <span style="color: Darkorange ;">Cincinnati Bengals</span></span><br /><strong>Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC</strong><br />Ellis is the best remaining player on the board and he fills a need for the Bengals. Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer will love seeing a disruptive tackle like Ellis added to his new defense.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">10. <span style="color: black;">New Orleans Saints</span></span><br /><strong>Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy</strong><br />Even though the Saints added Randall Gay, their other new CB addition Aaron Glenn will soon be 36. Mike McKenzie is 32 and coming off an injury. Jason David isn't going to get better. And 2007 third-rounder Usama Young is a work in progress.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">11. <span style="color: blue;">Buffalo Bills</span></span><br /><strong>Branden Albert, G/OT, Virginia</strong><br />Wide receiver and a pass rushing defensive end may be Buffalo's biggest needs, but the value at this point in the draft will be in offensive linemen, running backs, and DRC. Without a glaring need on the line and having just selected Marshawn Lynch in round one last year, it would make sense for the Bills go the DRC route. But I think they either trade the pick, dropping down to grab a WR like Devin Thomas, or if they can't find a deal, then they stay put and bolster their o-line even further.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">12. <span style="color: navy;">Denver Broncos</span></span><br /><strong>Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State</strong><br />I'm not nearly as high on Clady as most draftniks are, but he could be a good fit in Denver's zone-blocking scheme.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">13. <span style="color: DodgerBlue ;">Carolina Panthers</span></span><br /><strong>Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh</strong><br />The Panthers need to rebuild their offensive line to help keep Jake Delhomme healthy and Matt Moore on the sidelines for another season or two, where he can be brought along slowly the way Tony Romo was in Dallas.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">14. <span style="color: navy;">Chicago Bears</span></span><br /><strong>Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois</strong><br />With the top offensive linemen off the board, the Bears nab an elite running back prospect and look forward to the post-Cedric Benson ear. Mendenhall is the kind of elite runner who is actually worth a first-round pick: the kind of back whose presence can help the passing game by forcing eight in the box.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">15. <span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></span><br /><strong>Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon</strong><br />If I were in Matt Millen's place I would opt for Vanderbilt tackle, Chris Williams. The Lions are reportedly considering Jerod Mayo, and if they could trade down and pick him up that would be some solid draft maneuvering on Millen's part. Unfortunately, if the Lions can't move, I think they take Stewart. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">16. <span style="color: maroon;">Arizona Cardinals</span></span><br /><strong>Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State</strong><br />With Antrel Rolle expected to move to safety and Eric Green inconsistent at best, the Cardinals add a much needed starter to their secondary. ILB Jerod Mayo should also get strong consideration here. <br /><br /><strong>PROJECTED TRADE: Minnesota trades the 17th pick to Kansas City for Jared Allen.</strong><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">17. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span> <em>(from Minnesota Vikings)</em><br /><strong>Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt</strong><br />The Chiefs pickup their left tackle of the future after all.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">18. <span style="color: navy;">Houston Texans</span></span><br /><strong>Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida</strong><br />New offensive line coach Alex Gibbs prefers to select lower round linemen and coach them up, so I'm skeptical of the conventional wisdom that has the Texans selecting an offensive tackle here. Coming off his knee injury, Dunta Robinson could miss significant time in 2008. If the Texans want to compete, they have to shore up their secondary with more than just the likes of Jacques Reeves.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">19. <span style="color: Darkgreen;">Philadelphia Eagles</span></span><br /><strong>Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State</strong><br />So maybe McNabb <em>does</em> get the big-play receiver he's looking for.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">20. <span style="color: OrangeRed ;">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</span></span><br /><strong>Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina</strong><br />I want to put Aqib Talib here, but I'm not sure a Tampa-two team should be using their first-round pick on a cornerback. They definitely can use some new blood at wide receiver (don't count on Antonio Bryant, anything he gives the Bucs, assuming it's not grief, should be considered a bonus), as well as another pass rusher to team with 2007 first-rounder Gaines Adams. But the Bucs are thin at defensive tackle and could use an infusion of young talent there, too.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">21. <span style="color: maroon ;">Washington Redskins</span></span><br /><strong>James Hardy, WR, Indiana</strong><br />Washington has a couple of good receivers in Santana Moss and Antwan Randal El, but they need to add a bigger target to help young quarterback Jason Campbell, especially in the red zone and on critical third downs.<br /><br /><strong>PROJECTED TRADE: Dallas trades the 22nd pick to Detroit for Roy Williams.</strong><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">22. <span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></span> <em>(from Cleveland Browns via Dallas Cowboys)</em><br /><strong>Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee</strong><br />Word is that the Cowboys want to use the 28th pick for any potential players deals and hold onto the 22nd pick. But if they're going to deal with Detroit, it's probably going to be so the Lions can pickup a guy they covet a bunch, such as Mayo. In that case, waiting till pick 28 probably would mean losing their guy.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">23. <span style="color: black;">Pittsburgh Steelers</span></span><br /><strong>Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas</strong><br />With Albert long gone and Mayo just off the board, the Steelers look for a young replacement for Deshea Townsend, since Bryant McFadden doesn't seem to be that guy. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">24. <span style="color: navy;">Tennessee Titans</span></span><br /><strong>DeSean Jackson, WR, California</strong><br />A speedy target for Vince Young, the Titans will be hoping Jackson can stretch the field as a receiver and shorten it as a punt returner.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">25. <span style="color: blue;">Seattle Seahawks</span></span><br /><strong>Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame</strong><br />Seattle GM Tim Ruskell doesn't shy away from taking a player ahead of his projection if that's the guy he wants and he knows the guy won't be there a full round later. Laws and his non-stop motor will surely please Seattle fans everywhere (they're not just in the Pacific Northwest anymore).<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">26. <span style="color: navy;">San Diego Chargers</span></span><br /><strong>Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College</strong><br />In San Diego, Cherilus would have a chance to compete for the starting right tackle job. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">27. <span style="color: teal;">Jacksonville Jaguars</span></span><br /><strong>Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson</strong><br />Merling's tumble stops at 27 with a Jaguars team looking to makeover their defensive line a bit.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">28. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span><br /><strong>Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas</strong><br />Felix Jones' quicks and ability to bounce the play outside and break off a long run would be a fine complement to Marion Barber III's punishing style. Jones would also help settle a kick return game that was inconsistent last year.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">29. <span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers</span></span><br /><strong>Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech</strong><br />Charles Woodson and Al Harris are both on the wrong side of 30 and Green Bay's young CBs did not fare well at all last year.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">30. <span style="color: red;">San Francisco 49ers</span></span> <em>(from Indianapolis Colts)</em><br /><strong>Quentin Groves, DE/OLB, Auburn</strong><br />2006 first-rounder Manny Lawson hasn't contributed to the pass rush as expected (partly due to injuries). By selecting Groves, the 49ers might be able to move Lawson, who has shown more all-around game than pure pass rushing ability, inside next to last year's first-rounder Patrick Willis.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">31. <span style="color: blue;">New York Giants</span></span><br /><strong>Kenny Phillips, S, Miami</strong><br />Miami's streak of first-round picks continues, but just barely. The Giants signed 32-year-old safety Sammy Knight, but they need a long-term replacement for Gibril Wilson and an immediate upgrade over James Butler/Michael Johnson.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-3588129473888138371?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-15721333933245949832008-04-19T22:12:00.001-04:002008-05-10T09:46:47.814-04:00<strong>Games Reviewed</strong><br />Pittsburgh Steelers (14) at Arizona Cardinals (21)<br />Chicago Bears (27) at Detroit Lions (37)<br />Green Bay Packers (23) at Minnesota Vikings (16)<br />Kansas City Chiefs (30) at San Diego Chargers (16)<br />Denver Broncos (20) at Indianapolis Colts (38)<br /><br /><strong>Game Notes</strong><br />The season Blocker Rating averages dip a bit after implementing BR 2.0 for week four. But the dip can't be attributed only to the changes I made to the rating system, as the five games from this week contained some atrocious blocking. The Chiefs were so bad that I'm pretty sure watching their game against the Chargers gave me the flu. I might have had a swifter recovery if I hadn't tried to stomach the Bears-Lions match up right away. Finally, it was more luck than good judgment that saved me from the Steeler game until I was clear headed.<br />&emsp;&emsp;A couple of week ago, after he had a good game against the Seahawks, I wondered if Arizona guard Reggie Wells always played that well and if he might not be one of the most underrated linemen in the NFL. After seeing two more Arizona games I feel confident in saying he's not all that. He's an adequate starter, and he plays the game the right way, but it's his teammate, left tackle Mike Gandy, who has been looking like a guy who deserves more accolades. Unfortunately, sample size is still too small to make any definitive statement, but Gandy's 8.99 BR for the season is tops so far among left tackles with at least 50 charted snaps (which includes guys like Walter Jones, Matt Light, Chad Clifton, Chris Samuels, and Marcus McNeil) and fourth among LTs with at least 20 snaps (behind Flozell Adams, Joe Thomas, and D'Brickashaw Ferguson).<br />&emsp;&emsp;Two right tackles, Kansas City's Kyle Turley and Detroit's Jonathan Scott, posted the first BRs below 6. Turley was replaced by Chris Terry, who played poorly himself but virtually shined in comparison to Turley (and most of the rest of the Chiefs' line). Meanwhile, Scott was a replacement for George Foster who had committed his seventh false start penalty of the year. Foster had not been playing well by any stretch of the imagination, but even with another false start he would have been better than Scott.<br /><br /><strong>Blocker Ratings</strong><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Average BRs (through four weeks)</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqktgBS7sI/AAAAAAAAABU/vXo9RhB8IDc/s1600-h/2007_AvgsAsOfWk4.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqktgBS7sI/AAAAAAAAABU/vXo9RhB8IDc/s400/2007_AvgsAsOfWk4.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191142622094356162" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqkzwBS7tI/AAAAAAAAABc/snjV0kZyK0I/s1600-h/2007_wk4_LT.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqkzwBS7tI/AAAAAAAAABc/snjV0kZyK0I/s400/2007_wk4_LT.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191142729468538578" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqlLQBS7xI/AAAAAAAAAB8/8_hjK2PS2ns/s1600-h/2007_wk4_LG.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqlLQBS7xI/AAAAAAAAAB8/8_hjK2PS2ns/s400/2007_wk4_LG.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191143133195464466" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Center</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqlEQBS7wI/AAAAAAAAAB0/pzeubXJWzhg/s1600-h/2007_wk4_C.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqlEQBS7wI/AAAAAAAAAB0/pzeubXJWzhg/s400/2007_wk4_C.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191143012936380162" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqk9gBS7vI/AAAAAAAAABs/J7PFBXClBJs/s1600-h/2007_wk4_RG.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqk9gBS7vI/AAAAAAAAABs/J7PFBXClBJs/s400/2007_wk4_RG.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191142896972263154" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqk4wBS7uI/AAAAAAAAABk/tXIN2aO87Og/s1600-h/2007_wk4_RT.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/SAqk4wBS7uI/AAAAAAAAABk/tXIN2aO87Og/s400/2007_wk4_RT.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191142815367884514" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-1572133393324594983?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-79451263473688463252008-04-06T22:00:00.002-04:002008-05-10T09:44:47.956-04:00<strong>Games Reviewed</strong><br />Indianapolis Colts (30) at Houston Texans (24)<br />Cincinnati Bengals (21) at Seattle Seahawks (24)<br />Arizona Cardinals (23) at Baltimore Ravens (26)<br />San Diego Chargers (24) at Green Bay Packers (31)<br />New York Giants (24) at Washington Redskins (17)<br /><br /><strong>Blocker Ratings</strong><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_PllrBTI/AAAAAAAAAAk/ogp7ma32GkI/s1600-h/2007_week3LTs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_PllrBTI/AAAAAAAAAAk/ogp7ma32GkI/s400/2007_week3LTs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186316351658722610" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_VVlrBUI/AAAAAAAAAAs/k15qV6SL1IA/s1600-h/2007_week3LGs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_VVlrBUI/AAAAAAAAAAs/k15qV6SL1IA/s400/2007_week3LGs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186316450442970434" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Center</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_rFlrBYI/AAAAAAAAABM/Cz_EOLjdB98/s1600-h/2007_week3Cs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_rFlrBYI/AAAAAAAAABM/Cz_EOLjdB98/s400/2007_week3Cs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186316824105125250" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Guard</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_kllrBXI/AAAAAAAAABE/PVHcdvODBAM/s1600-h/2007_week3RGs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_kllrBXI/AAAAAAAAABE/PVHcdvODBAM/s400/2007_week3RGs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186316712435975538" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Tackle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_aFlrBVI/AAAAAAAAAA0/P7v2VEIEaiY/s1600-h/2007_week3RTs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_aFlrBVI/AAAAAAAAAA0/P7v2VEIEaiY/s400/2007_week3RTs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186316532047349074" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Average BRs (through three weeks)</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_fVlrBWI/AAAAAAAAAA8/7qsMzNHwiEc/s1600-h/AvgBRsAfter3wks.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_l_fVlrBWI/AAAAAAAAAA8/7qsMzNHwiEc/s400/AvgBRsAfter3wks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186316622241662306" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-7945126347368846325?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-50243746314357915732008-04-06T10:52:00.003-04:002008-05-10T09:53:14.908-04:00I should be posting the Trenches results from the five week-three games later today. Starting with week four, all games will be reviewed with what could be called Blocker Rating 2.0. I hadn't realized how close my "Simple Blocker Rating" was to the system used by NFL teams until I read a couple of recent articles at SI.com by former NFL lineman Ross Tucker. The way I'm rating the linemen now, however, is closer to the "Quality Rating" system I <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/in-trenches-intro.html">mentioned in an earlier post</a>, which I believe will lead to even more accurate ratings. I'm considering referring to my stat from week four on as Blocker Effectiveness Rating. Not only would that differentiate it a bit from the rating used in the first three weeks, but it would emphasize that the rating system is privileging effectiveness over technique (Dr. Z talks about technique quite a bit when <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/dr_z/01/09/all.pros/index.html">discussing his linemen ratings</a> though he's never forthcoming with his exact "forumla.")<br /><br />The first of Tucker's two insightful articles mentioned above is on his perceived <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/ross_tucker/03/26/oline.salaries1/index.html">lack of differences between elite and average linemen</a> (hat tip: <a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/2008/04/04/extra-points/6233/">FO</a>). On a related note, his other article <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/ross_tucker/04/02/oline.rankings/index.html?eref=T1">ranks the offensive line positions by difficulty</a> (hat tip: FO commenter <em>mm</em>). I believe Tucker overstates the amount of help given to right tackles as opposed to left tackles. In the brief time I was tracking double teams, left tackles did receive help on more plays than right tackles, but it wasn't a significant difference. As I have kept an eye on the situation in reviewing games since, I haven't noticed anything to change my mind. If anyone knows of any stats on this, please clue me in.<br /><br />As I've alluded to in previous posts, centers and left guards definitely are involved in more double teams than anyone else on the line, often they're working together. Tucker definitely knows what he's talking about, <em>but</em> again I think he's overstating the issue to help make his case (and it is a tough case to rank the interior line positions by difficulty, since the differences in duties on any given play are so nuanced). The fact that the centers are double teaming on most plays can be a bit deceptive. Typically the center (or whichever other lineman he's working with) has to release from the double team and get to the second level. The ability to do this effectively is one of the main things that separates elite centers (e.g., Tom Nalen) from the rest. My rating system will ding the center if he is ineffective at either level. In pass protection, the center <em>is</em> seldom one-on-one, but on most passing plays it's he, more than anyone else, who must keep his head on the proverbial swivel. The best centers flow to where they're needed: out of the corner of their eye, they notice one of their guards (or, sometimes, one of the tackles) getting beat, and they shoot over there to help out, even if it's sometimes just to give the defensive linemen an all-important shove, thereby extending the play for the extra second it needs to have a chance.<br /><br />If I was a GM divvying up my salary amongst the linemen from highest to lowest paid, my priorities would mirror Tucker's list pretty closely. I'd go left tackle, right tackle, then one of the guards (I'm not ready, yet, to take a stand on the left guard/right guard argument), center, then the other guard.<br /><br />In his first article, Tucker brings up the issue of how many plays per game an elite lineman actually affects as opposed to an average lineman. He says "about one to two plays per game." My initial reaction was that it would be more like five to ten plays per game, but it's probably about five and not so high as ten. Anyway, Tucker has prompted me to run the averages by position earlier than I had expected to and I hope to look at those later today and see what they can tell us regarding effectiveness on a plays per game basis.<br /><br />Although I disagreed with some of his points, Tucker's article is really great and has me more confident than ever concerning the efficacy of my rating system. I'm also thrilled that I decided to "try it out" on the 2007 Replay games because I've been able to iron out some of the wrinkles. I'm sure that when 2008 comes around and I have complete games to review and rate line play, I'll have a really good and consistent system to do that with. The only thing that can stop this project is the very really prospect of not having enough time to focus on it. We'll see what happens.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-5024374631435791573?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-7225951385976346652008-04-02T13:48:00.007-04:002008-05-10T09:42:54.999-04:00<strong>Games Reviewed</strong><br />Cincinnati Bengals (51) at Cleveland Browns (45)<br />Minnesota Vikings (17) at Detroit Lions (20) <br />Oakland Raiders (20) at Denver Broncos (23)<br />Indianapolis Colts (22) at Tennessee Titans (20)<br />Seattle Seahawks (20) at Arizona Cardinals (23)<br /><br /><strong>Top Linemen (by position)</strong><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_PDGllrBSI/AAAAAAAAAAc/oS4ZnrASLXw/s1600-h/2007_Week2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_PDGllrBSI/AAAAAAAAAAc/oS4ZnrASLXw/s400/2007_Week2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184702113970324770" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Tackle</span><br />In this high-scoring shootout with the Bengals, Joe Thomas played like the rookie of the year candidate that he was. I'm looking forward to watching the Browns again to see if he keeps up this level of play. The only other left tackle with a BR over 9 was Seattle's Walter Jones (9.18). Unlike Thomas, who was tenacious and typically giving his all right up to the whistle, Jones often seemed to be getting by on talent and experience alone, doing just enough to get his job done. <br />&emsp;&emsp;Arizona's Mike Gandy (8.93) stood out, playing exceptionally well for much of his game against the Seahawks before faltering a bit on the final few drives.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Detroit's Jeff Backus (8.43) became the third left tackle to post a Run Blocker Rating (RBR) over 9 (9.38 RBR), following Chris Samuels (9.68 RBR) and Flozell Adams (9.44 RBR) who did so in week one. Unfortunately there was relatively little opportunity for him to run block in Mike Martz's pass-happy offense, and his overall BR was heavily affected by his shaky pass blocking.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Indianapolis rookie Tony Ugoh (6.73) struggled in all phases of the game against the mighty Titans defense. He was the only left tackle this week to score below 8 and the first in the ten games reviewed so far to score below a 7 (last week's low BR for the position was Denver's Matt Lepsis's 7.96).<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Guard</span><br />The second overall pick of the 2004 draft, Robert Gallery was supposed to be Oakland's starting left tackle for a decade. Instead, he has been considered a bust as he has been moved all over the line by his various coaches. Getting a chance to settle in at left guard, Gallery looked comfortable against the Broncos, consistently blocking well.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Arizona's Reggie Wells (8.93) stood out with some really great blocks. If he always plays the way he did in this Seattle game, then I'd say he's one of the most underrated linemen in the NFL. We'll see what happens. <br />&emsp;&emsp;Detroit's Edwin Mulitalo (8.86) was surprisingly stout in pass protection (9.63 PBR) but pretty bad in the running game (6.25 RBR).<br />&emsp;&emsp;The most well-known left guards&mdash;Indianapolis's Ryan Lilja (8.78), Cleveland's Eric Steinbach (8.54), and Minnesota's Steve Hutchinson (8.54)&mdash;all had pretty average games, though each stood out at times with a number of key blocks. <br />&emsp;&emsp;For the second week in a row, Cincinnati's Stacy Andrews (7.14) was the lowest rated left guard. In fact, he played worse against the Browns than he had against the Ravens. His 4.67 RBR was the second-worst I've recorded so far, ahead of only Jets right tackle Anthony Clement (4.17 against the Patriots in week 1).<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Center</span><br />Cleveland's Hank Fraley was clearly the best center in the games reviewed this week; however, his 9.27 BR would have been just fifth last week. Center is still a high-scoring position, but whereas last week's lowest rated center (minimum ten plays) was 8.6, this week saw four centers score below that. And last week's top center, Tom Nalen, was just above that with a 8.67.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Two centers had a BR below 8. Arizona rookie Lyle Sendlein (7.86), who got off to a rough start but played better as the game wore on. And Detroit's Dominic Raiola (7.86): another Lion lineman who struggled terribly with run blocking (5 RBR) against the Vikings.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Guard</span><br />The recently retired Benji Olson of the Titans was second among guards this week with a 9.27 BR. His 9.58 RBR was the best of any lineman.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Detroit's Damien Woody's (9) looked like he knew it was a contract year all along, while Seattle's Chris Gray (8.98) and Oakland's Cooper Carlisle (8.94) also had good weeks.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Minnesota's Artis Hicks (7.5) was the only right guard to rate below an 8. <br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Tackle</span><br />Last week, six of ten right tackles scored 9 or higher. This week brought none. David Stewart's quietly efficient 8.91BR led the way, while Cleveland's Kevin Shaffer (8.54) was the only other right tackle to rate above 8.5.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Detroit's George Foster (7.14) was the lowest rated right tackle, and two others also had BRs below 8: Indianapolis's Ryan Diem (7.35), who clearly benefits (in terms of sacks allowed numbers) from having Peyton Manning as his quarterback, and Denver's Erik Pears (7.83) who dropped off quite a bit from his 8.7 performance against the Bills in week one.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">One More Thing</span><br />Having reviewed offensive line play in detail for ten games now, one thing already stands out: the amount of yards lost because of linemen not even attempting to stay on their blocks, or linemen who just stop on a play because they feel like the QB should have gotten rid of the ball by then or the running back should have made his cut and shot through the hole already. Well, yes, maybe those things should have happened in the first four seconds of the play, but they didn't, and now you're man in running by you and slamming your QB into the ground, or he's caught the running back and stopped him for a five-yard gain, but it could have been ten yards or more if you'd just stayed with that defensive end and kept him slowed down for another step or two.<br />&emsp;&emsp;I haven't counted the times I've seen these sort of things, but it's surprisingly high. If I were a coach or GM who wanted to improve his team's offense I would make this a point of emphasis. And even though I'm hesitant to make sweeping pronouncements about players on this account (again, I'm not tallying such instances), I make that "suggestion" with great confidence because it's apparent that this is more of a problem with some teams than it is with others. <br />&emsp;&emsp;For instance, from what I have seen so far of the Browns and the Cardinals (and going back to week one, I'd have to say the Cowboys and Redskins as well), their linemen stand out as staying at it till the whistle blows. They always seem to be hustling and the only time they let up is when their job really is done, when it's clear their man will not be a factor in the play.<br />&emsp;&emsp;With such a small sample I'm not going to finger particular players or teams that have exhibited this problem consistently so far, but you can bet that many of the players given to letting up early (though not all) have lower Blocker Ratings, even though it's not a specific criterion in the scoring.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-722595138597634665?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-91828730128312640982008-03-31T15:26:00.006-04:002008-05-10T09:42:02.503-04:00<strong>Games Charted</strong><br />Denver Broncos (15) at Buffalo Bills (14)<br />New England Patriots (38) at New York Jets (14)<br />New York Giants (35) at Dallas Cowboys (45)<br />Miami Dolphins (13) at Washington Redskins (16)<br />Baltimore Ravens (20) at Cincinnati Bengals (27)<br /><br /><strong>Top Linemen (by position)</strong><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_FBoFlrBRI/AAAAAAAAAAU/CArYZ4kSPw4/s1600-h/2007_Week1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFfhOunquOE/R_FBoFlrBRI/AAAAAAAAAAU/CArYZ4kSPw4/s400/2007_Week1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183996803030910226" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Tackle</span><br />First, a reminder that these ratings are based on NFL Replay and therefore they do not include the entire game as there are a handful of plays not shown. That said, Flozell Adams's 9.74 would be the highest single-game rating so far for a player with at least 20 plays. Patriots guard Stephen Neal posted a <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/super-bowl-42-of-mvp-and-blocker.html">perfect 10 in the Super Bowl</a>, but he was only in on 19 plays before leaving injured. The high rating seems fitting when you remember that it was Osi Umenyiora's"pair of zeros against the Cowboys" that was the impetus for <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/dr_z/01/09/all.pros/1.html">Dr. Z</a> taking a closer look at Adams's 2007 season and placing him on his All-Pro team.<br />&emsp;&emsp;I have to mention Washington's Chris Samuels (9.2 BR). He was one of the most impressive linemen I saw and certainly the most enjoyable to watch. His 8.42 PBR is largely due to facing Miami's Jason Taylor, while his 9.68 RBR was the best of any lineman with more than twelve plays. He was a monster, an eraser on wheels.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Baltimore's Jonathan Ogden (9.41) was playing great until he left the game injured. And Adam Terry (9.09) played well in his absence.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Buffalo's Jason Peters (9.2) looked a little like a young Chris Samuels. Not as consistently good, but possessing that kind of power and mobility. <br />&emsp;&emsp;And one of the pleasant surprises of week one: D'Brickashaw Ferguson (9.0). When Ferguson failed, he failed spectacularly so everyone could notice. But he played consistently well, and his run blocking was better than expected.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Denver's Matt Lepsis (7.96) was the only left tackle to score below 8, though the Giants' David Diehl (8.04) came close.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Left Guard</span><br />Rich Seubert benefits from getting a good deal of double-team help from Shaun O'Hara. He also probably benefitted just a bit by this being the first game I charted before making a handful of tweaks to the rating system (it's not reverse-adjustable: I'd have to go back and re-chart the whole game). Both the Giants and Cowboys offensive lines played extremely well, with the exceptions of Diehl, who struggled with DeMarcus Ware, and Marc Columbo (8.46), who struggled some with Michael Strahan and Justin Tuck. Like all of the week's top linemen, Seubert posted a perfect Pass Blocker Rating (PBR), and the Giants ended up with 40 charted passing plays&mdash;nine more than any other team charted&mdash;boosting his overall rating.<br />&emsp;&emsp;The lowest rated left guard was Stacy Andrews (8.1). He did great in pass protection (9.57) but looked plain awful in run blocking (6.32). No player was more frustrating to watch the Andrews, who sometimes looked at a loss out there. In case you're wondering about bias: this is a guy whose ability I was bullish on as a <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-all-free-agent-team-offense.html">potential free agent</a>. Could his poor performance be attributed to <a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef.php">the Ravens' league-best rush defense</a>? I wanted to think so.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Center</span><br />Tom Nalen looked like the perennial All-Pro he is. He really stood out for his smarts and relentlessness. Centers are frequently involved with double teams and so they definitely score higher than the other positions. Six of the ten starting centers rated higher than a 9, and the lowest rating was an otherwise respectable 8.6 posted by Baltimore's Mike Flynn. Nalen was one of three centers to post a perfect 10 in pass blocking (Buffalo's Melvin Fowler and New England's Dan Koppen were the others), but his 9.2 was fourth best in run blocking behind Dallas's Andre Gurode (9.44), Fowler (9.38), and Cincinnati's Eric Ghiaciuc (9.33).<br />&emsp;&emsp;No center looked worse than Cincinnati reserve Alex Stepanovich (who was for a short time the top choice at center on my 2008 <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-all-free-agent-team-offense.html">All Free Agent team</a>). The entire Bengals line looked out of sync when he was in the game. After a few series, an injured Ghiaciuc returned and played well. (Don't worry: Stepanovich will play better in week two against the Browns.)<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Guard</span><br />I wasn't sure whether to break the guard positions into left and right, or if I should just list the top two regardless of which side they play on. Didn't matter this week because Leonard Davis posted the second best score among guards, finishing just ahead of Baltimore's Jason Brown and Miami's Chris Liwienski (both at 9.4). Davis was one of five guards to post a perfect PBR, and his 8.89 RBR was fourth behind the Jets' Brandon Moore (10, but on only twelve run plays, while his PBR of 7.86 was the lowest of any guard), New England's Stephen Neal (8.97), and Liwienski (8.95).<br />&emsp;&emsp;Liwienski (a left guard actually) was by far the least impressive lineman with a BR over 9. I doubt there'll be another week where he'll be showing up near the top at his position (then again, how many Dolphins games is NFL Replay likely to show?). <br />&emsp;&emsp;On the other hand, in the two games of his I've charted, Stephen Neal has looked like the best mauler in the league. He doesn't have the mobility of heralded teammate Logan Mankins, but he's been more consistent in carrying out his assignments.<br />&emsp;&emsp;The Giants' Chris Snee (9.11) was the third best right guard, while Washington's Randy Thomas (8.2) was surprisingly ineffective in the run game (7.1).<br />&emsp;&emsp;The worst right guard was another one of my <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-all-free-agent-team-offense.html">2008 All Free Agent guys</a>, Miami's Rex Hadnot (7.2). The fine <a href="http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_football_dolphins/">reporters who cover the Dolphins</a> liked to write about Hadnot's pulling ability. But if the Washington game was any indication, as often as not when Hadnot pulls he hits first the air and then the ground.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Right Tackle</span><br />Rookie Stephon Heyer stepped in when Jon Jansen went out with an injury. Jansen was on pace for a great game (9.3 on 15 plays) and Heyer came in and played up to Jansen's level. The <br />one thing to consider is that the Dolphin defense might have had something to do with Heyer's high score: Jason Taylor was primarily on the other side going against Washington's best lineman Chris Samuels.<br />&emsp;&emsp;Just as he did in the Super Bowl, Kareem McKenzie (9.29) had a quietly great game, as did New England's Nick Kaczur (9.2). <br />&emsp;&emsp;Only two right tackles had a BR of lower than 8. Cincinnati's Willie Anderson (7.0), who was limited to ten plays due injuries, and the Jets' Anthony Clement (7.5), whose pass blocking was fine (8.93) but whose running blocking was the worst yet seen: he was the only linemen with RBR under 5 (4.17).<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">One More Thing</span><br />Although five abbreviated games is too small of a sample size to make sweeping judgments, it looks like my Blocker Rating will correspond quite a bit to conventional wisdom. That's good. I'm not sure what I would make of ratings that contradicted all of what's supposed to be (though I certainly expect that one or two consensus opinions would be proved wrong). Pro Bowl-caliber players show up all over the top of the week 1 Blocker Ratings: Adams (whose false starts aren't counted), Nalen, Davis, Gurode, Ogden, Brown, Jansen, Neal, Samuels, Snee (that's half of the top 20 right there). But there's one guy who I've charted in both Super Bowl 42 and now in 2007 week 1 who's just not living up to his billing: Logan Mankins. I don't want to make a definitive statement at this time&mdash;I've only charted two of his games&mdash;but he certainly hasn't looked like <a href="http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2007/11/08/nfl-fanhouse-midseason-midtacular-overlooked-player-of-the-half/">the NFL's best guard</a>. He does look amazing at times. He has actually "wowed" me with a couple of his pull blocks. But I haven't seen the consistency: not on the most important stage, in the Super Bowl against the Giants, and not in the opening game against the Jets, who fielded the league's <a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/dl.php">worst defensive front last season</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-9182873012831264098?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-4166156066778780092008-03-31T12:24:00.002-04:002008-03-31T12:27:22.398-04:00For the past four Sundays the NFL Network has been "replaying" five games from each week of the 2007 season. I've decided to go back and look at the offensive line play in all of these games using the Blocker Rating system I introduced <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/super-bowl-42-of-mvp-and-blocker.html">following the Super Bowl</a>.<br /><br />I hope that by charting the 2007 games I can work some of the kinks out of the system, and be more prepared to chart games and post about them throughout the 2008 season. I've made some slight modifications to my rating system, and really it's still in flux. I thought about a major overhaul, or possibly doing two ratings: an Effectiveness Rating, which would basically be the simple Blocker Rating I discussed in the Super Bowl post; and a Quality Rating, which would better account for "dominating" blocks that eliminate a defender from a play no matter what might happen, as well as successful blocks of more than one defender on a play, while discounting blocks that were part of a double team. But after charting one half of a game using the Quality Rating system, I could see that it would be so time consuming that there would be no way I could manage to keep at it over the course of a season. Instead, I'm experimenting with ways to account for some of this info in my simple rating system, without adding too much time to the process. And besides, I'm not entirely convinced that the Quality Rating would have yielded <em>significantly</em> better results.<br /><br />Here are some of the key points to know about this rating system: <br /><br /><strong>1.</strong> 10 is the highest rating, whether for a game or a season (in effect, a 10 is a "perfect game"). The early returns suggest that perfect pass blocking games will not be rare ("uncommon" would seem to be more accurate), but perfect run blocking games will be scarce.<br /><strong>2.</strong> Once I have enough data I will post the averages of each position to provide a context in which a player's perfomace/rating can more easily be judged. Eventually this may lead to a "value over average" rating.<br /><strong>3.</strong> Blocker Rating's main limitation is that it doesn't account for how much a lineman might be asked to do. For instance, a left tackle who effectively blocks, say, Dwight Freeney one-on-one on a pass play will score the same as the left guard and center who effectively double team Ed Johnson. Similarly, a right guard who whiffs on his pull block, allowing Gary Brackett to stuff his running back for no gain, will score as low as the right tackle whose backside cut block fails to take out Robert Mathis regardless of whether Mathis is able to assist on the tackle or not (the assumption being that anything can happen on a given play, and hence, every defender who can be taken out of the play should be in case, for example, the running back needs to cut back or a fumble needs to be recovered). <br /><strong>4.</strong> Something of a minor point, but in case someone wonders about this: run blocking and pass blocking are defined by whether a play is a run or a pass. That might seem obvious, but it could potentially be defined otherwise. For instance, the blocking on a play-action pass calls for run-blocking techniques, while a draw play typically has the linemen feigning pass protection. Screen passes are almost their own animal, calling for some linemen to pass block, while others only initially fake that before slipping out to get ahead of the receiver, calling for skills closer to those used in the running game. <br /><strong>5.</strong> The ratings are not defense adjusted. That is, there's no adjustment whether a guard is facing a tough task like, say, Albert Haynesworth, or if he's battling Claude Wroten all day. (I am going to collect some opponent data, and by the end of the season I should be able to comment on the results.)<br /><strong>6.</strong> After charting a couple of week one games I changed it so that passing plays of 2 or fewer seconds are no longer included. Aborted plays are still not counted and neither are false starts, but plays with offensive holding are now charted, as are any plays where the penalty is on the defense (although if an offensive lineman is beat because the defensive man was offsides, it's not counted against him).<br /><strong>7.</strong> Games charted using <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Replay">NFL Replay</a> are a necessity as long as I have a day job to attend to. The final Blocker Ratings from these games are not "official" in that these broadcasts don't show every play. However, enough plays are shown to get a representative sample of a player's performance, especially as the total plays accumulate over the course of a season.<br /><strong>8.</strong> I can't reiterate enough: This is a very simple rating system, so that I actually have enough time to chart as many games as I can record. Although quite a bit is left unaccounted for, I've seen enough already to believe that my Blocker Rating gives a good indication of how well, or poorly, a linemen has played. If I continue to be pleased with the results, I might eventually recruit other volunteers to chart games so that only full games are charted and so that a season can be completely captured. But I won't be doing that until I'm fully comfortable with this and have had more time to tweak the rating system.</nl><br /><br />There are probably other key points escaping me right now. I'll update this post as they occur to me.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-416615606677878009?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-49412218717341279792008-03-28T22:38:00.000-04:002008-03-28T22:40:18.759-04:00<span style="color: black;">ROUND ONE</span><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">1. <span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></span><br /><strong>Chris Long, DE/OLB, Virginia</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">2. <span style="color: navy;">St. Louis Rams</span></span><br /><strong>Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">3. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span><br /><strong>Jake Long, OT, Michigan</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">4. <span style="color: black;">Oakland Raiders</span></span><br /><strong>Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">5. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span><br /><strong>Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">6. <span style="color: green;">New York Jets</span></span><br /><strong>Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio St.</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">7. <span style="color: blue;">New England Patriots</span></span> <em>(from San Francisco 49ers)</em><br /><strong>Derrick Harvey, DE/OLB, Florida</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">8. <span style="color: indigo;">Baltimore Ravens</span></span><br /><strong>Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">9. <span style="color: Darkorange ;">Cincinnati Bengals</span></span><br /><strong>Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">10. <span style="color: black;">New Orleans Saints</span></span><br /><strong>Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">11. <span style="color: blue;">Buffalo Bills</span></span><br /><strong>Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">12. <span style="color: navy;">Denver Broncos</span></span><br /><strong>Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">13. <span style="color: DodgerBlue ;">Carolina Panthers</span></span><br /><strong>Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">14. <span style="color: navy;">Chicago Bears</span></span><br /><strong>Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">15. <span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></span><br /><strong>Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">16. <span style="color: maroon;">Arizona Cardinals</span></span><br /><strong>Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">17. <span style="color: purple;">Minnesota Vikings</span></span><br /><strong>Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">18. <span style="color: navy;">Houston Texans</span></span><br /><strong>Keith Rivers, OLB, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">19. <span style="color: Darkgreen;">Philadelphia Eagles</span></span><br /><strong>Kenny Phillips, S, Miami</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">20. <span style="color: OrangeRed ;">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</span></span><br /><strong>Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">21. <span style="color: maroon ;">Washington Redskins</span></span><br /><strong>Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">22. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span> <em>(from Cleveland Browns)</em><br /><strong>Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">23. <span style="color: black;">Pittsburgh Steelers</span></span><br /><strong>Branden Albert, G/OT, Virginia</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">24. <span style="color: navy;">Tennessee Titans</span></span><br /><strong>Limas Sweed, WR, Texas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">25. <span style="color: blue;">Seattle Seahawks</span></span><br /><strong>DeSean Jackson, WR, California</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">26. <span style="color: navy;">San Diego Chargers</span></span><br /><strong>Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">27. <span style="color: teal;">Jacksonville Jaguars</span></span><br /><strong>Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">28. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span><br /><strong>Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">29. <span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers</span></span><br /><strong>Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">30. <span style="color: red;">San Francisco 49ers</span></span> <em>(from Indianapolis Colts)</em><br /><strong>Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">31. <span style="color: blue;">New York Giants</span></span><br /><strong>Dan Connor, LB, Penn State</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">ROUND TWO</span><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">32. <span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></span><br /><strong>Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">33. <span style="color: navy;">St. Louis Rams</span></span><br /><strong>James Hardy, WR, Indiana</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">37. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span> <em>(from Oakland Raiders)</em><br /><strong>Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">35. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span><br /><strong>Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">36. <span style="color: green;">New York Jets</span></span><br /><strong>Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">34. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span><br /><strong>Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">38. <span style="color: indigo;">Baltimore Ravens</span></span><br /><strong>Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">39. <span style="color: red;">San Francisco 49ers</span></span><br /><strong>Cliff Avril, DE/OLB, Purdue</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">40. <span style="color: black;">New Orleans Saints</span></span><br /><strong>Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">41. <span style="color: blue;">Buffalo Bills</span></span><br /><strong>Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">42. <span style="color: navy;">Denver Broncos</span></span><br /><strong>Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">43. <span style="color: DodgerBlue ;">Carolina Panthers</span></span><br /><strong>Quentin Groves, DE/OLB, Auburn</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">44. <span style="color: navy;">Chicago Bears</span></span><br /><strong>Chad Henne, QB, Michigan</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">45. <span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></span><br /><strong>Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">46. <span style="color: Darkorange ;">Cincinnati Bengals</span></span><br /><strong>Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">47. <span style="color: purple;">Minnesota Vikings</span></span><br /><strong>Dre Moore, DT, Maryland</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">48. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span> <em>(from Houston Texans)</em><br /><strong>Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">49. <span style="color: Darkgreen;">Philadelphia Eagles</span></span><br /><strong>Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">50. <span style="color: maroon;">Arizona Cardinals</span></span><br /><strong>Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">51. <span style="color: maroon ;">Washington Redskins</span></span><br /><strong>Calais Campbell, DE, Miami</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">52. <span style="color: OrangeRed ;">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</span></span><br /><strong>DeMario Pressley, DT, North Carolina State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">53. <span style="color: black;">Pittsburgh Steelers</span></span><br /><strong>Sam Baker, OT/G, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">54. <span style="color: navy;">Tennessee Titans</span></span><br /><strong>Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">55. <span style="color: blue;">Seattle Seahawks</span></span><br /><strong>John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">56. <span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers<em></span></span> (from Cleveland Browns)</em><br /><strong>Duane Brown, OT, Virginia Tech</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">57. <span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></span> <em>(from San Diego Chargers)</em><br /><strong>Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">58. <span style="color: teal;">Jacksonville Jaguars</span></span><br /><strong>Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">59. <span style="color: blue;">Indianapolis Colts</span></span> <br /><strong>Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">60. <span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers</span></span><br /><strong>Fred Davis, TE, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">61. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span><br /><strong>Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">62. <span style="color: blue;">New York Giants</span></span><br /><strong>Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">63. <span style="color: blue;">New England Patriots</span></span><br /><strong>Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-4941221871734127979?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-35461595745587949082008-03-27T21:47:00.004-04:002008-04-10T07:38:54.287-04:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville<br />2. Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College<br />3. Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware<br />4. Chad Henne, QB, Michigan<br />5. Erik Ainge, QB, Tennessee<br />6. Josh Johnson, QB, San Diego<br />7. John David Booty, QB, USC<br />8. Andre&rsquo; Woodson, QB, Kentucky<br />9. Dennis Dixon, QB, Oregon <br />10. Adam Tafralis, QB, San Jose State<br />11. Paul Smith, QB, Tulsa<br />12. Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii<br />13. Matt Flynn, QB, LSU<br />14. Sam Keller, QB, Nebraska<br />15. Kevin O'Connell, QB, San Diego State<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas<br />2. Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois<br />3. Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br />4. Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers<br />5. Kevin Smith, RB, Central Florida<br />6. Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas<br />7. Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon<br />8. Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas<br />9. Thomas Brown, RB, Georgia<br />10. Tashard Choice, RB, Georgia Tech<br />11. Matt Forte, RB, Tulane<br />12. Justin Forsett, RB, California<br />13. Mike Hart, RB, Michigan<br />14. Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina<br />15. Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia<br />16. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Mississippi<br />17. Adrian Smith, RB, Bethel College<br />18. Xavier Omon, RB, NW Missouri State<br />19. Allen Patrick, RB, Oklahoma<br />20. Chauncey Washington, RB, USC<br />21. Anthony Alridge, RB, Houston<br />22. Dantrell Savage, RB, Oklahoma State<br />23. Marcus Thomas, RB, UTEP<br />24. Ryan Torain, RB, Arizona State<br />25. Tim Hightower, RB, Richmond<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Owen Schmitt, FB, West Virginia<br />2. Peyton Hillis, FB, Arkansas<br />3. Jerome Felton, FB, Furman<br />4. Chris Brown, TE, Tennessee<br />5. Carl Stewart, FB, Auburn<br />6. Jacob Hester, FB, LSU<br />7. Mike Cox, FB, Georgia Tech<br />8. Julius Crosslin, FB, Oklahoma State<br />9. Jed Collins, FB, Washington State<br />10. Brandon McAnderson, RB, Kansas<br />11. Rolly Lumbala, FB, Idaho<br />12. Marcel Reece, FB, Washington<br />13. Jehuu Caulcrick, FB, Michigan State<br />14. Jason Goode, FB, Maryland<br />15. Justin Valentin, FB, Minnesota<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State<br />2. Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt<br />3. James Hardy, WR, Indiana<br />4. Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />5. Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida<br />6. Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma<br />7. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas<br />8. Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan<br />9. Eddie Royal, WR, Virginia Tech<br />10. Harry Douglas, WR, Louisville<br />11. Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas State<br />12. DeSean Jackson, WR, California<br />13. Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas<br />14. Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan<br />15. Will Franklin, WR, Missouri<br />16. Early Doucet, WR, LSU<br />17. Dexter Jackson, WR, Appalachian State <br />18. Steve Johnson, WR, Kentucky<br />19. Jaymar Johnson, WR, Jackson State<br />20. Danny Amendola, WR, Texas Tech<br />21. Keenan Burton, WR, Kentucky<br />22. Jerome Simpson, WR, Coastal Carolina<br />23. Donnie Avery, WR, Houston<br />24. Pierre Garcon, WR, Mount Union<br />25. Darius Reynaud, WR, West Virginia<br />26. Josh Morgan, WR, Viginia Tech<br />27. Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma State<br />28. Jason Rivers, WR, Hawaii<br />29. Taj Smith, WR, Syracuse<br />30. Justin Harper, WR, Viginia Tech <br />30. Arman Shields, WR, Richmond<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame<br />2. Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri<br />3. Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />4. Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue<br />5. Fred Davis, TE, USC<br />6. Brad Cottam, TE, Tennessee<br />7. Jacob Tamme, TE, Kentucky<br />8. Craig Stevens, TE, California<br />9. Darrell Strong, TE, Pittsburgh<br />10. Martellus Bennett, TE, Texas A&M<br />11. Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas<br />12. Joey Haynos, TE, Maryland<br />13. Matt Sherry, TE, Villanova<br />14. Gary Barnidge, TE, Louisville<br />15. Tom Santi, TE, Virginia<br />16. Mike Peterson, TE, NW Missouri State<br />17. Derek Fine, TE, Kansas<br />18. Cole Bennett, TE, Auburn<br />19. Adam Bishop, TE, Nevada<br /> 20. Kolomoma Kapanui, TE, West Texas A&M<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Jake Long, OT, Michigan<br />2. Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt<br />3. Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh<br />4. Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska<br />5. Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas<br />6. Duane Brown, OT, Virginia Tech<br />7. Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State<br />8. Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College<br />9. John Greco, OT, Toledo<br />10. Oneil Cousins, OT, UTEP<br />11. Tony Hills, OT, Texas<br />12. Brandon Keith, OT, Northern Iowa<br />13. Barry Richardson, OT, Clemson<br />14. Kirk Barton, OT, Ohio State<br />15. David Hale, OT, Weber St.<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Branden Albert, G, Virginia<br />2. Sam Baker, OT, USC<br />3. Roy Schuening, G, Oregon State<br />4. Eric Young, G, Tennessee<br />5. Jeremy Zuttah, OT/C, Rutgers<br />6. Drew Radovich, G, USC<br />7. Chilo Rachal, G, USC<br />8. Donald Thomas, G, Connecticut<br />9. Chad Rinehart, G, Northern Iowa <br />10. Chris McDuffie, G, Clemson<br />11. Will Arnold, G, LSU<br />12. Chester Adams, G, Georgia<br />13. Robert Felton, G, Arkansas<br />14. Mike McGlynn, G, Pittsburgh<br />15. Andrew Crummey, G, Maryland<br />16. John Booker, G, San Jose State<br />17. Shannon Tevaga, G, UCLA<br />18. Justin Britt, G, Alabama<br />19. Kerry Brown, G, Appalachian State<br />20. Adam Kraus, G, Michigan<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Mike Pollak, C, Arizona State<br />2. John Sullivan, C, Notre Dame<br />3. Fernando Velasco, C, Georgia<br />4. Steve Justice, C, Wake Forest<br />5. Cody Wallace, C, Texas A&M <br />6. Kory Lichtensteiger, C, Bowling Green<br />7. Eric Scott, C, Kentucky<br />8. Adam Spieker, C, Missouri<br />9. Drew Miller, G, Florida<br />10. Matt Spanos, C, USC<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Chris Long, DE, Virginia<br />2. Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida<br />3. Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan<br />4. Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State<br />5. Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson<br />6. Cliff Avril, DE, Purdue<br />7. Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest<br />8. Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn<br />9. Calais Campbell, DE, Miami<br />10. Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC<br />11. Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech<br />12. Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton<br />13. Darrell Robertson, DE, Georgia Tech<br />14. Eric Foster, DE, Rutgers<br />15. Xavier Mitchell, DE, Tennessee<br />16. Rob Jackson, DE, Kansas State<br />17. Titus Brown, DE, Mississippi State<br />18. Wallace Gilberry, DE, Alabama<br />19. Marcus Dixon, DT, Hampton<br />20. Angelo Craig, DE, Cincinnati<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC<br />2. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU<br />3. Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina<br />4. Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame<br />5. Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas<br />6. Ahtyba Rubin, DT, Iowa State<br />7. Dre Moore, DT, Maryland<br />8. DeMario Pressley, DT, North Carolina State<br />9. Pat Sims, DT, Auburn<br />10. Andre Fluellen, DT, Florida State<br />11. Lorenzo Williams, DT, Missouri<br />12. Frank Morton, DT, Tulane<br />13. Red Bryant, DT, Texas A&M<br />14. Nick Hayden, DT, Wisconsin<br />15. Frank Okam, DT, Texas<br />16. Letroy Guion, DT, Florida State<br />17. Jason Shirley, DT, Fresno State<br />18. George Chukwu, DT, Rice<br />19. Maurice Murray, DT, New Mexico St<br />20. Josh Thompson, DT, Auburn<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Keith Rivers, LB, USC<br />2. Xavier Adibi, LB, Virginia Tech<br />3. Dan Connor, LB, Penn State<br />4. Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland<br />5. Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia<br />6. Tavares Gooden, LB, Miami<br />7. Wesley Woodyard, LB, Kentucky<br />8. Shawn Crable, DE, Michigan<br />9. Jordon Dizon, LB, Colorado<br />10. Ezra Butler, LB, Nevada<br />11. Ali Highsmith, LB, LSU<br />12. Bruce Davis, DE, UCLA<br />13. Gary Guyton, LB, Georgia Tech<br />14. Stanford Kegler, LB, Purdue<br />15. Steven Octavien, OLB, Nebraska<br />16. Vince Redd, DE, Liberty<br />17. Robert Killebrew, LB, Texas<br />18. Jameel McClain, DE, Syracuse<br />19. Chase Ortiz, DE, TCU<br />20. Geno Hayes, LB, Florida State<br /><br /><strong>Middle Linebacker</strong><br />1. Curtis Lofton, LB, Oklahoma<br />2. Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee<br />3. Jonathan Goff, LB, Vanderbilt<br />4. Spencer Larsen, LB, Arizona <br />5. Phillip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech<br />6. Jolonn Dunbar, LB, Boston College<br />7. Rodrick Johnson, LB, Oklahoma State<br />8. Danny Lansanah, LB, Connecticut<br />9. Vince Hall, LB, Virginia Tech <br />10. Beau Bell, LB, UNLV<br />11. Ben Moffitt, LB, South Florida<br />12. Anthony Hoke, LB, Cincinnati<br />13. J Leman, LB, Illinois<br />14. Joe Mays, LB, North Dakota State<br />15. Steve Allen, LB, West Texas A&M<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State<br />2. Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy<br />3. Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech<br />4. Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana<br />5. Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida <br />6. Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn<br />7. Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa<br />8. Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas <br />9. Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona<br />10. Justin King, CB, Penn State<br />11. Antwaun Molden, CB, Eastern Kentucky<br />12. Trae Williams, CB, South Florida<br />13. Dwight Lowery, CB, San Jose State<br />14. Terrell Thomas, CB, USC<br />15. Zach Bowman, CB, Nebraska<br />16. Tyvon Branch, CB, Connecticut<br />17. Jonathan Wilhite, CB, Auburn<br />18. Chevis Jackson, CB, LSU<br />19. Rodney Van, CB, UCLA<br />20. Jack Williams, CB, Kent State<br />21. Jack Ikegwuonu, CB, Wisconsin<br />22. Orlando Scandrick, CB, Boise St.<br />23. Justin Tryon, CB, Arizona State<br />24. Terrance Wheatley, CB, Colorado<br />25. Brandon Carr, CB, Grand Valley State<br />26. Trey Brown, CB, UCLA<br />27. Darnell Terrell, CB, Missouri<br />28. Marcus Walker, CB, Oklahoma<br />29. Simeon Castille, CB, Alabama<br />30. Matterral Richardson, CB, Arkansas<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Josh Barrett, SS, Arizona State<br />2. Kenny Phillips, SS, Miami<br />3. Tyrell Johnson, SS, Arkansas State<br />4. David Roach, SS, TCU<br />5. Thomas DeCoud, FS, California<br />6. DaJuan Morgan, FS, North Carolina State<br />7. Reggie Smith, FS, Oklahoma<br />8. Marcus Griffin, FS, Texas<br />9. Tom Zbikowski, SS, Notre Dame <br />10. Jamar Adams, SS, Michigan <br />11. Dominique Barber, FS, Minnesota<br />12. Jamie Silva, SS, Boston College<br />13. Caleb Campbell, SS, Army<br />14. Quintin Demps, SS, UTEP<br />15. Michael Hinton, CB, Mankato State<br />16. D.J. Parker, FS, Virginia Tech<br />17. Jonathan Hefney, CB, Tennessee<br />18. Michael Grant, FS, Arkansas<br />19. Craig Steltz, SS, LSU<br />20. Nehemiah Warrick, SS, Michigan State<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-3546159574558794908?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-23373347790827685362008-03-13T22:12:00.001-04:002008-03-13T22:24:40.590-04:00<span style="color: black;">ROUND ONE</span><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">1. <span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></span><br /><strong>Chris Long, DE/OLB, Virginia</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">2. <span style="color: navy;">St. Louis Rams</span></span><br /><strong>Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio St.</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">3. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span><br /><strong>Jake Long, OT, Michigan</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">4. <span style="color: black;">Oakland Raiders</span></span><br /><strong>Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">5. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span><br /><strong>Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">6. <span style="color: green;">New York Jets</span></span><br /><strong>Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">7. <span style="color: blue;">New England Patriots</span></span> <em>(from San Francisco 49ers)</em><br /><strong>Derrick Harvey, DE/OLB, Florida</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">8. <span style="color: indigo;">Baltimore Ravens</span></span><br /><strong>Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">9. <span style="color: Darkorange ;">Cincinnati Bengals</span></span><br /><strong>Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">10. <span style="color: black;">New Orleans Saints</span></span><br /><strong>Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">11. <span style="color: blue;">Buffalo Bills</span></span><br /><strong>Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">12. <span style="color: navy;">Denver Broncos</span></span><br /><strong>Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">13. <span style="color: DodgerBlue ;">Carolina Panthers</span></span><br /><strong>Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">14. <span style="color: navy;">Chicago Bears</span></span><br /><strong>Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">15. <span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></span><br /><strong>Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">16. <span style="color: maroon;">Arizona Cardinals</span></span><br /><strong>Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">17. <span style="color: purple;">Minnesota Vikings</span></span><br /><strong>Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">18. <span style="color: navy;">Houston Texans</span></span><br /><strong>Keith Rivers, OLB, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">19. <span style="color: Darkgreen;">Philadelphia Eagles</span></span><br /><strong>Limas Sweed, WR, Texas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">20. <span style="color: OrangeRed ;">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</span></span><br /><strong>Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">21. <span style="color: maroon ;">Washington Redskins</span></span><br /><strong>Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">22. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span> <em>(from Cleveland Browns)</em><br /><strong>Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">23. <span style="color: black;">Pittsburgh Steelers</span></span><br /><strong>Branden Albert, G/OT, Virginia</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">24. <span style="color: navy;">Tennessee Titans</span></span><br /><strong>James Hardy, WR, Indiana</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">25. <span style="color: blue;">Seattle Seahawks</span></span><br /><strong>Sam Baker, OT/G, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">26. <span style="color: navy;">San Diego Chargers</span></span><br /><strong>Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">27. <span style="color: teal;">Jacksonville Jaguars</span></span><br /><strong>Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">28. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span><br /><strong>Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">29. <span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers</span></span><br /><strong>Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">30. <span style="color: red;">San Francisco 49ers</span></span> <em>(from Indianapolis Colts)</em><br /><strong>Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">31. <span style="color: blue;">New York Giants</span></span><br /><strong>Dan Connor, LB, Penn State</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">ROUND TWO</span><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">32. <span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></span><br /><strong>Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">33. <span style="color: navy;">St. Louis Rams</span></span><br /><strong>DeSean Jackson, WR, California</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">37. <span style="color: black;">Oakland Raiders</span></span><br /><strong>Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">35. <span style="color: red;">Kansas City Chiefs</span></span><br /><strong>Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">36. <span style="color: green;">New York Jets</span></span><br /><strong>Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">34. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span><br /><strong>Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">38. <span style="color: indigo;">Baltimore Ravens</span></span><br /><strong>Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">39. <span style="color: red;">San Francisco 49ers</span></span><br /><strong>Cliff Avril, DE/OLB, Purdue</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">40. <span style="color: black;">New Orleans Saints</span></span><br /><strong>Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">41. <span style="color: blue;">Buffalo Bills</span></span><br /><strong>Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">42. <span style="color: navy;">Denver Broncos</span></span><br /><strong>Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">43. <span style="color: DodgerBlue ;">Carolina Panthers</span></span><br /><strong>Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">44. <span style="color: navy;">Chicago Bears</span></span><br /><strong>Chad Henne, QB, Michigan</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">45. <span style="color: blue;">Detroit Lions</span></span><br /><strong>Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">46. <span style="color: Darkorange ;">Cincinnati Bengals</span></span><br /><strong>Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">47. <span style="color: purple;">Minnesota Vikings</span></span><br /><strong>Fred Davis, TE, USC</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">48. <span style="color: black;">Atlanta Falcons</span></span> <em>(from Houston Texans)</em><br /><strong>Dre Moore, DT, Maryland</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">49. <span style="color: Darkgreen;">Philadelphia Eagles</span></span><br /><strong>Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">50. <span style="color: maroon;">Arizona Cardinals</span></span><br /><strong>Quentin Groves, DE/OLB, Auburn</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">51. <span style="color: maroon ;">Washington Redskins</span></span><br /><strong>Calais Campbell, DE, Miami</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">52. <span style="color: OrangeRed ;">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</span></span><br /><strong>Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">53. <span style="color: black;">Pittsburgh Steelers</span></span><br /><strong>Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">54. <span style="color: navy;">Tennessee Titans</span></span><br /><strong>DeMario Pressley, DT, North Carolina State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">55. <span style="color: blue;">Seattle Seahawks</span></span><br /><strong>John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">56. <span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers<em></span></span> (from Cleveland Browns)</em><br /><strong>Duane Brown, OT, Virginia Tech</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">57. <span style="color: teal;">Miami Dolphins</span></span> <em>(from San Diego Chargers)</em><br /><strong>Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">58. <span style="color: teal;">Jacksonville Jaguars</span></span><br /><strong>Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">59. <span style="color: blue;">Indianapolis Colts</span></span> <br /><strong>Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">60. <span style="color: ForestGreen ;">Green Bay Packers</span></span><br /><strong>Brad Cottam, TE, Tennessee</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">61. <span style="color: blue;">Dallas Cowboys</span></span><br /><strong>Justin King, CB, Penn State</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">62. <span style="color: blue;">New York Giants</span></span><br /><strong>Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan</strong><br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">63. <span style="color: blue;">New England Patriots</span></span><br /><strong>Trae Williams, CB, South Florida</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-2337334779082768536?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-45922166439647995152008-03-12T07:42:00.004-04:002008-03-13T22:07:52.642-04:00<strong>OFFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Quarterbak</strong><br />1. Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville<br />2. Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College<br />3. Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware<br />4. Chad Henne, QB, Michigan<br />5. Erik Ainge, QB, Tennessee<br />6. Josh Johnson, QB, San Diego<br />7. John David Booty, QB, USC<br />8. Andre&rsquo; Woodson, QB, Kentucky<br />9. Dennis Dixon, QB, Oregon <br />10. Adam Tafralis, QB, San Jose State<br />11. Paul Smith, QB, Tulsa<br />12. Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii<br />13. Matt Flynn, QB, LSU<br />14. Sam Keller, QB, Nebraska<br />15. Nick Hill, QB, Southern Illinois<br /><br /><strong>Running Back</strong><br />1. Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas<br />2. Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois<br />3. Cory Boyd, RB, South Carolina<br />4. Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers<br />5. Kevin Smith, RB, Central Florida<br />6. Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon<br />7. Thomas Brown, RB, Georgia<br />8. Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas<br />9. Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas<br />10. Tashard Choice, RB, Georgia Tech<br />11. Matt Forte, RB, Tulane<br />12. Justin Forsett, RB, California<br />13. Mike Hart, RB, Michigan<br />14. Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina<br />15. Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia<br />16. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Mississippi<br />17. Adrian Smith, RB, Bethel College<br />18. Xavier Omon, RB, NW Missouri State<br />19. Allen Patrick, RB, Oklahoma<br />20. Chauncey Washington, RB, USC<br />21. Anthony Alridge, RB, Houston<br />22. Dantrell Savage, RB, Oklahoma State<br />23. Marcus Thomas, RB, UTEP<br />24. Ryan Torain, RB, Arizona State<br />25. Tim Hightower, RB, Richmond<br /><br /><strong>Fullback</strong><br />1. Owen Schmitt, FB, West Virginia<br />2. Peyton Hillis, FB, Arkansas<br />3. Jerome Felton, FB, Furman<br />4. Chris Brown, TE, Tennessee<br />5. Carl Stewart, FB, Auburn<br />6. Jacob Hester, FB, LSU<br />7. Julius Crosslin, FB, Oklahoma State<br />8. Brandon McAnderson, RB, Kansas<br />9. Mike Cox, FB, Georgia Tech<br />10. Adam Ballard, FB, Navy<br />11. Rolly Lumbala, FB, Idaho<br /><br /><strong>Wide Receiver</strong><br />1. Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma<br />2. James Hardy, WR, Indiana<br />3. Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California<br />4. Earl Bennett, WR, Vanderbilt<br />5. Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State<br />6. Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan<br />7. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas<br />8. Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida<br />9. Eddie Royal, WR, Virginia Tech<br />10. Harry Douglas, WR, Louisville<br />11. DeSean Jackson, WR, California<br />12. Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas State<br />13. Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan<br />14. Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma State<br />15. Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas<br />16. Early Doucet, WR, LSU<br />17. Dexter Jackson, WR, Appalachian State <br />18. Steve Johnson, WR, Kentucky<br />19. Jaymar Johnson, WR, Jackson State<br />20. Danny Amendola, WR, Texas Tech<br />21. Pierre Garcon, WR, Mount Union<br />22. Donnie Avery, WR, Houston<br />23. Jerome Simpson, WR, Coastal Carolina<br />24. Darius Reynaud, WR, West Virginia<br />25. Jason Rivers, WR, Hawaii<br />26. Josh Morgan, WR, Viginia Tech<br />27. Taj Smith, WR, Syracuse<br />28. Justin Harper, WR, Viginia Tech <br />29. Mario Urrutia, WR, Louisville<br />30. Davone Bess, WR, Hawaii<br /><br /><strong>Tight End</strong><br />1. John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame<br />2. Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri<br />3. Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan State<br />4. Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue<br />5. Fred Davis, TE, USC<br />6. Brad Cottam, TE, Tennessee<br />7. Jacob Tamme, TE, Kentucky<br />8. Craig Stevens, TE, California<br />9. Darrell Strong, TE, Pittsburgh<br />10. Martellus Bennett, TE, Texas A&M<br />11. Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas<br />12. Joey Haynos, TE, Maryland<br />13. Matt Sherry, TE, Villanova<br />14. Gary Barnidge, TE, Louisville<br />15. Tom Santi, TE, Virginia<br />16. Mike Peterson, TE, NW Missouri State<br />17. Derek Fine, TE, Kansas<br />18. Cole Bennett, TE, Auburn<br />19. Adam Bishop, TE, Nevada<br /> 20. Kolomoma Kapanui, TE, West Texas A&M<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Jake Long, OT, Michigan<br />2. Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt<br />3. Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh<br />4. Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska<br />5. Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas<br />6. Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State<br />7. Duane Brown, OT, Virginia Tech<br />8. Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College<br />9. John Greco, OT, Toledo<br />10. Oneil Cousins, OT, UTEP<br />11. Heath Benedict, OT, Newberry<br />12. Kirk Barton, OT, Ohio State<br />13. Tony Hills, OT, Texas<br />14. Brandon Keith, OT, Northern Iowa<br />15. Barry Richardson, OT, Clemson<br /><br /><strong>Offensive Guard</strong><br />1. Branden Albert, G, Virginia<br />2. Sam Baker, OT, USC<br />3. Roy Schuening, G, Oregon State<br />4. Eric Young, G, Tennessee<br />5. Jeremy Zuttah, OT/C, Rutgers<br />6. Drew Radovich, G, USC<br />7. Chilo Rachal, G, USC<br />8. Donald Thomas, G, Connecticut<br />9. Chad Rinehart, G, Northern Iowa <br />10. Chris McDuffie, G, Clemson<br />11. Will Arnold, G, LSU<br />12. Chester Adams, G, Georgia<br />13. Robert Felton, G, Arkansas<br />14. Mike McGlynn, G, Pittsburgh<br />15. Andrew Crummey, G, Maryland<br />16. John Booker, G, San Jose State<br />17. Shannon Tevaga, G, UCLA<br />18. Justin Britt, G, Alabama<br />19. Kerry Brown, G, Appalachian State<br />20. Adam Kraus, G, Michigan<br /><br /><strong>Center</strong><br />1. Mike Pollak, C, Arizona State<br />2. John Sullivan, C, Notre Dame<br />3. Fernando Velasco, C, Georgia<br />4. Steve Justice, C, Wake Forest<br />5. Cody Wallace, C, Texas A&M <br />6. Kory Lichtensteiger, C, Bowling Green<br />7. Eric Scott, C, Kentucky<br />8. Adam Spieker, C, Missouri<br />9. Drew Miller, G, Florida<br />10. Matt Spanos, C, USC<br /><br /><strong>DEFENSE</strong><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br />1. Chris Long, DE, Virginia<br />2. Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida<br />3. Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan<br />4. Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State<br />5. Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson<br />6. Cliff Avril, DE, Purdue<br />7. Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest<br />8. Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn<br />9. Calais Campbell, DE, Miami<br />10. Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC<br />11. Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech<br />12. Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton<br />13. Darrell Robertson, DE, Georgia Tech<br />14. Eric Foster, DE, Rutgers<br />15. Xavier Mitchell, DE, Tennessee<br />16. Rob Jackson, DE, Kansas State<br />17. Titus Brown, DE, Mississippi State<br />18. Wallace Gilberry, DE, Alabama<br />19. Marcus Dixon, DT, Hampton<br />20. Angelo Craig, DE, Cincinnati<br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br />1. Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC<br />2. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU<br />3. Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina<br />4. Trevor Laws, DT, Notre Dame<br />5. Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas<br />6. Ahtyba Rubin, DT, Iowa State<br />7. Pat Sims, DT, Auburn<br />8. DeMario Pressley, DT, North Carolina State<br />9. Andre Fluellen, DT, Florida State<br />10. Dre Moore, DT, Maryland<br />11. Red Bryant, DT, Texas A&M<br />12. Lorenzo Williams, DT, Missouri<br />13. Frank Morton, DT, Tulane<br />14. Nick Hayden, DT, Wisconsin<br />15. Frank Okam, DT, Texas<br />16. Letroy Guion, DT, Florida State<br />17. Jason Shirley, DT, Fresno State<br />18. George Chukwu, DT, Rice<br />19. Josh Thompson, DT, Auburn<br />20. Maurice Murray, DT, New Mexico St<br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br />1. Keith Rivers, LB, USC<br />2. Xavier Adibi, LB, Virginia Tech<br />3. Dan Connor, LB, Penn State<br />4. Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland<br />5. Marcus Howard, DE, Georgia<br />6. Shawn Crable, DE, Michigan<br />7. Jordon Dizon, LB, Colorado<br />8. Tavares Gooden, LB, Miami<br />9. Ezra Butler, LB, Nevada<br />10. Wesley Woodyard, LB, Kentucky<br />11. Ali Highsmith, LB, LSU<br />12. Bruce Davis, DE, UCLA<br />13. Gary Guyton, LB, Georgia Tech<br />14. Stanford Kegler, LB, Purdue<br />15. Steven Octavien, OLB, Nebraska<br />16. Vince Redd, DE, Liberty<br />17. Robert Killebrew, LB, Texas<br />18. Jameel McClain, DE, Syracuse<br />19. Chase Ortiz, DE, TCU<br />20. Geno Hayes, LB, Florida State<br /><br /><strong>Middle Linebacker</strong><br />1. Curtis Lofton, LB, Oklahoma<br />2. Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee<br />3. Jonathan Goff, LB, Vanderbilt<br />4. Spencer Larsen, LB, Arizona <br />5. Phillip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech<br />6. Jolonn Dunbar, LB, Boston College<br />7. Rodrick Johnson, LB, Oklahoma State<br />8. Danny Lansanah, LB, Connecticut<br />9. Vince Hall, LB, Virginia Tech <br />10. Beau Bell, LB, UNLV<br />11. Ben Moffitt, LB, South Florida<br />12. Anthony Hoke, LB, Cincinnati<br />13. J Leman, LB, Illinois<br />14. Joe Mays, LB, North Dakota State<br />15. Steve Allen, LB, West Texas A&M<br /><br /><strong>Cornerback</strong><br />1. Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy<br />2. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State<br />3. Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech<br />4. Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana<br />5. Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida <br />6. Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn <br />7. Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas <br />8. Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona<br />9. Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa<br />10. Justin King, CB, Penn State<br />11. Trae Williams, CB, South Florida<br />12. Antwaun Molden, CB, Eastern Kentucky<br />13. Dwight Lowery, CB, San Jose State<br />14. Terrell Thomas, CB, USC<br />15. Jonathan Wilhite, CB, Auburn<br />16. Zach Bowman, CB, Nebraska<br />17. Tyvon Branch, CB, Connecticut<br />18. Chevis Jackson, CB, LSU<br />19. Justin Tryon, CB, Arizona State<br />20. Rodney Van, CB, UCLA<br />21. Jack Ikegwuonu, CB, Wisconsin<br />22. Terrance Wheatley, CB, Colorado<br />23. Trey Brown, CB, UCLA<br />24. Darnell Terrell, CB, Missouri<br />25. Marcus Walker, CB, Oklahoma<br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br />1. Josh Barrett, SS, Arizona State<br />2. Reggie Smith, CB, Oklahoma<br />3. Kenny Phillips, SS, Miami<br />4. David Roach, SS, TCU<br />5. Thomas DeCoud, FS, California<br />6. Tyrell Johnson, SS, Arkansas State<br />7. Marcus Griffin, FS, Texas<br />8. Tom Zbikowski, SS, Notre Dame <br />9. Jamar Adams, SS, Michigan <br />10. DaJuan Morgan, FS, North Carolina State<br />11. Dominique Barber, FS, Minnesota<br />12. Jamie Silva, SS, Boston College<br />13. Caleb Campbell, SS, Army<br />14. Quintin Demps, SS, UTEP<br />15. Michael Hinton, CB, Mankato State<br />16. D.J. Parker, FS, Virginia Tech<br />17. Simeon Castille, CB, Alabama<br />18. Jonathan Hefney, CB, Tennessee<br />19. Michael Grant, FS, Arkansas<br />20. Craig Steltz, SS, LSU<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-4592216643964799515?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-85731128948711031112008-03-05T08:06:00.002-05:002008-05-10T09:32:55.620-04:00This is a continuation of last night's post, which considered the top, or bottom, <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/2008-free-agency-beautiful-losers.html">losers so far in free agency</a>. "The good" was covered with a post on <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/2008-free-agency-instant-winners.html">the top three teams</a>, followed by a post with <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/2008-free-agency-instant-winners-contd.html">another three teams</a>, in which my less-is-more philosophy became readily apparent. <br /><br />So where did I leave off? Ah, yes, the Bears, whose work in free agency has been heavily criticized by just about everybody, including <a href="http://www.windycitygridiron.com/story/2008/3/4/143724/6225">their great fans</a>. But while it hasn't been pretty, I stopped short of including them among the biggest losers in free agency so far. <br /><br />I don't think the Bears' situation is as bad as it looks. So what can <a href="http://www.firejerryangelo.com/">Jerry Angelo</a> be thinking? First of all, he brought <strong>Lance Briggs</strong> back, so let's give him some props for that. But alright, I know, defense isn't the problem: it's all of the holes on offense. So let's get to it.<br /><br />There wasn't a reliable quarterback to bring in this off-season. No one <em>significantly</em> better than Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton was walking through that door. Those two aren't very good, but they know the system that's in place giving them the edge over anyone else who might have been brought in. What's that mean? Well, not a lot of passing probably.<br /><br />In Greg Olsen the Bears have a young tight end with great speed who can stretch the field; in Desmond Clark they have a solid veteran tight end who has really performed well the past two years. More two&ndash;tight-end sets ought to follow. It suits the personnel and would mean even fewer passes to the wide receivers. Not re-signing Bernard Berrian looks bad now, but in the long run, well, that was a lot of money the Vikings threw at a guy who isn't a proven number one receiver. So not bringing Berrian back isn't necessarily a bad move. And the other wide receiver spot has actually been modestly upgraded from the overrated Muhsin Muhammad to <strong>Marty Booker</strong>. Devin Hester, Rashied Davis, and Mark Bradley understandably don't make the fan base comfortable, but in limited roles they could be adequate. And the Bears still can make a play for a second-tier free agent like Jabar Gaffney, Bryant Johnson, D.J. Hackett or Javon Walker, any of whom would be an affordable upgrade over the players above. <br /><br />As far as the offensive line, there simply wasn't a stud tackle to be had among the free agents. To shore up the interior, they could have made a play for former Titan guard Jacob Bell who recently signed with the Rams (a nice signing by them). But if the Bears have confidence in Josh Beekman&mdash;I know I had confidence in him as a prospect coming out of Boston College last year&mdash;then maybe the idea is to spend a little less and just try to bring someone in to compete with Beekman for the starting left guard spot. Former Dolphin Rex Hadnot would probably be my choice, but maybe ex-Seahawk Floyd Womack can do better in a new locale. Another, more expensive possibility: the Ravens only gave restricted free agent Jason Brown the second-round tender. Brown is a good young lineman who received <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/dr_z/01/09/all.pros/index.html">Dr. Z's vote for the 2007 All-Pro team</a>. Z watches linemen more closely than any other AP voter and until I get my blocker rating system in place, I'll defer to his rankings more often than not. If the Bears aren't sold on Beekman then they should make a play for Brown. He's a known quantity, whereas any second-round or other draft pick is, at best, an educated guess. As for the tackle spot, Vanderbilt's Chris Williams is going to be awfully tempting if he's still on the board when the Bears pick at fourteen.<br /><br />If the Bears, don't have the quarterback to put up a good passing attack, and aren't going to invest heavily in a number one receiver because of that, then they need to upgrade their running back situation. After three seasons, 2005 fourth overall pick Cedric Benson appears to be a bust. Adrian Peterson is a competent, all-purpose backup, but not as good when he starts for stretches at a time. The diminutive Garrett Wolfe is a scat back who needs to get the ball out in space in order to have success, and I don't envision a long career for him. Help can certainly be had in the draft, even if they don't take Rashard Mendenhall in round one as I have them doing in my <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/search/label/2008%20mock%20draft">mock draft</a>. <br /><br />So while the Bears haven't helped themselves too much this off-season, they did take a major step in keeping their good defense intact. And given the limited ability to significantly improve their passing game because of the lack of quality options available at quarterback and offensive tackle, the Bears are wise to proceed with caution and not blow a lot of cap space for moves that, at best, would only marginally help them. Less is more in free agency. And patience&mdash;it's true&mdash;is a virtue.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-8573112894871103111?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-91298730871199452322008-03-04T23:55:00.009-05:002008-05-10T09:37:49.898-04:00Enough about the free agency "winners" so far. Let's get to the dirty work of discussing the losers. Everyone with an eye on the situation is hammering the Chicago Bears. <a href="">Mike and Mike</a> were going off on them this morning. John Clayton included Chicago among <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=3274514">his losers</a>. As did Andrew Kneeland over at <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/11710-NFL-New_England_Patriots-Cleveland_Browns-Jacksonville_Jaguars-NFL_Free_Agency_Weekend_Roundup-030308">bleacher report</a>. Even draft guru Scott Wright (<a href="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com">NFL Draft Countdown</a>) has gotten in on the act by <a href="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/blog/wrightstuff.html">offering his services to the Bears</a> on his blog. The Patriots were the other team getting universally panned, though re-signing Moss has staved off some of the criticism. So will those two teams find a place in my bottom five? The suspense is poking you in the back I'm sure.<br /><br /><strong>5. Atlanta Falcons</strong><br />It's not like the Falcons have been awful. Resigning <strong>Chris Redman</strong> was a smart move. <strong>Erik Coleman</strong> can be the starting free safety at a decent price. Tight end <strong>Ben Hartsock</strong> is a good blocker and the kind of low-level signing that has analysts heaping praise on Bill Parcells (and not Jeff Ireland?) in Miami. But you have to start rebuilding a team from the lines back, and Atlanta needs too much help on both the offensive and defensive lines to rely solely on the draft. Not only do they need to add starters at offensive and defensive tackle, but they could use an upgrade at guard and some depth at defensive end. But the thing that puts them on this list is giving all that money to <strong>Micheal Turner</strong>. He didn't look as good in 2007 as he did in previous seasons and I don't expect him to do much more for the Falcons than LaMont Jordan did for the Raiders. They could have gotten a cheaper option in free agency to share carries with Jerious Norwood, and they could have drafted an underrated mid-to-late-round prospect like Cory Boyd or Thomas Brown.<br /><br /><strong>4. Oakland Raiders</strong><br />Hey, <strong>Tommy Kelly</strong> was on my <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-all-free-agent-team-defense.html">All Free Agent team</a>, but that doesn't mean I would have re-signed him to a seven-year, $50 million contract with $18.125 million guaranteed. As I wrote in January: &ldquo;.&nbsp;.&nbsp;. with the right kind of contract he'll be a great addition for a team as either a 3-technique DT in a four-man line or as an end in a 3-4 scheme&rdquo; The key phrase there is &ldquo;with the right kind of contract.&rdquo; Maybe I wasn't specific enough, but Oakland's deal? That doesn't qualify. And, look, another one of my All Free Agent teamers, <strong>Gibril Wilson</strong> found his way to Oakland, too. Six years, $39 million, $16 million guaranteed. A bargain! Al Davis was once a great football mind, but now: sharp as a soda. No, but seriously, the one good thing Raiders fans can take away from this is that both signings are of capable players, even if the prices paid were a bit steep.<br /><br /><strong>3. Jacksonville Jaguars</strong><br />As I noted <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/2008-free-agency-instant-winners-contd.html">last night</a>, John Clayton has the Jaguars as a winner (as does Kneeland over at <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/11710-NFL-New_England_Patriots-Cleveland_Browns-Jacksonville_Jaguars-NFL_Free_Agency_Weekend_Roundup-030308">bleacher report</a> for that matter), but all the Jags have done is a whole lot of nothing. The only positive I can add to what I wrote last night is that the Marcus Stroud trade garnered them a couple of extra picks (a third and a fifth) in the upcoming draft.<br /><br /><strong>2. New York Jets</strong><br />I really liked the Jets drafts the past couple of years, but their other off-season moves aren't looking too good. They should have treated Pete Kendall better last year, as he was the engine that made the rest of that line work so well in 2006. Making <strong>Alan Faneca</strong> the highest paid lineman in football would have been a good move two or three years ago, but he's coming off his worst season in a long time. He's overrated right now, and linemen don't typically get better as they hit their mid thirties. Speaking of which, <strong>Damien Woody</strong> will turn 31 in November, and though he finished last season with four strong games at right tackle, he was largely a bust in Detroit after signing his last lucrative free agent contract. No way I give him $5 million per year for five years with $11 million guaranteed. Not quite as bad is the <strong>Calvin Pace</strong> signing. He's another one of my <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-all-free-agent-team-defense.html">All Free Agent</a> guys (these teams are making me hate myself!). But "value" was a big part of the considerations for those guys, and no way did I see Pace getting a $42-million, six-year deal with $22 million guaranteed. He has basically had one good season. The fact that it's the Jets signing Pace makes it impossible not to compare it to their re-signing of Bryan Thomas last year after he finally posted a good season. The result, Thomas was right back to suckitude in 2007. On the plus side, the Jets did well in acquiring <strong>Kris Jenkins</strong> who will help improve a defensive line that was <a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/dl.php">the worst in the league against the run</a>. And they also picked up decent value for Jonathan Vilma (they could get as much as a second-round pick in 2009 depending on how Vilma plays and if he extends his contract with the Saints).<br /><br /><strong>1. San Francisco 49ers</strong><br />To me it's a bigger free agency sin to make a lot of noise and accomplish little to nothing than to stand pat and possibly miss out on an opportunity or two. <strong>Isaac Bruce</strong> for two years and $6 million ain't so bad. With Larry Allen retiring that offense can use a little veteran leadership and, of course, he knows the Mike Martz offense. And linebacker <strong>Dontarrious Thomas</strong> is a nice mid-level signing that could fill a hole, but if it doesn't work out won't cost them much. The 49ers go south, though, with the <strong>DeShaun Foster</strong> signing. It's a small contract that isn't going to hamper the 49ers even if they cut him before the season. But my opinion of Foster's game is so low that just bringing him in like this is a waste of resources. <strong>Justin Smith</strong> has never had a double-digit sack year; he's coming off his worst season by far; and I'm not sure he's the right fit for the 49ers defensive scheme. No way do I give him $45 million over six years with $20 million guaranteed. As much as I dislike the Smith deal, I guess it's the worthless signings&mdash;like kick returner <strong>Allen Rossum</strong> and backup quarterback <strong>J.T. O'Sullivan</strong>&mdash;that put the 49ers over the top, or rather, push them to the very bottom.<br /><br />&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;*&emsp;*&emsp;*<br /><br />OK, so what about the Patriots? As long as the Pats have Tom Brady and they can put him on the field with guys like Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Ben Watson, and Laurence Maroney. They'll be just fine. 2006 first-round wide receiver Chad Jackson is waiting for his chance to contribute and should be able to have an impact. But if he can't cut it, the recently re-signed <strong>Kelley Washington</strong> could help out. The defense is going to take more work to keep together, but last year's first round pick Brandon Merriweather should be ready to help out the secondary, and Bill Belichick has a way of recycling linebackers. Plus, the Pats have that top-ten draft pick via the 49ers, which they should be able to turn into a defensive starter. <br /><br />And about those Bears? I'll get to them in the morning.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-9129873087119945232?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-11973757682991720292008-03-03T22:07:00.003-05:002008-05-10T09:33:54.938-04:00<a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=3274514">Here</a> is how a pro does his winners and losers list. My three "instant winners" from <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/2008-free-agency-instant-winners.html">last night's post</a> appear on John Clayton's list of five winners, which I think I'll take as a good thing (he's in the football writers Hall of Fame or something, right?). To the Dolphins, Eagles, and Vikings, Clayton adds the Browns and the Jags.<br /><br />I could almost put the Browns ahead of the Eagles and the Vikings but for my reservations about the <strong>Shaun Rogers</strong> trade. The other moves are great. I love the trade for <strong>Corey Williams</strong>. He's a good young player who I think projects well as a 3-4 end, as I noted when I included him on my <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-all-free-agent-team-defense.html">All Free Agent team</a>. And <strong>Donte Stallworth</strong>, who you wouldn't want to bring in as your number one receiver, is perfect as a complement to Braylon Edwards and Joe Jurevicius. And I'm 100% behind re-signing <strong>Derek Anderson</strong> to a three-year deal. But the Rogers trade, man, I don't know. Talk about boom or bust. Leigh Bodden might not have been a great corner&mdash;he struggled more in 2007 than in previous seasons&mdash;but he's a solid starter. To part with him <em>and</em> a third round pick in what I think is shaping up to be one of the deeper drafts in recent memory (even the receiver position, which is weak at the top, will offer quite a few nice prospects in the second and third rounds), that's a lot for a guy who <a href="http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071211/SPORTS01/712110357">hasn't been dependable</a> over the past couple of seasons. There's no doubt Rogers has All-Pro talent&mdash;he displayed it at times as recently as last season. And if he can keep himself in shape and play like that consistently, we'll look back and say the Browns were the big winners this off season. But that's not a bet I would make at this point.<br /><br />I respectfully completely disagree with Clayton's take on the Jags. They overpaid for <strong>Jerry Porter</strong>, who would have been worth bringing in only at a lesser price. And the <strong>Troy Williamson</strong> trade just adds another first-round wide receiver bust to a roster filled with them. I'd rather have former Jag wide out Ernest Wilford any day (surprisingly Clayton doesn't even feel Wilford warrants a mention in his Miami paragraph). Cornerback <strong>Drayton Florence</strong> was toasted, popped up, and toasted again for San Diego in 2007. He's not going to help the Jags pass defense any more than Aaron Glenn did last year. And I'm not so sure that <strong>Cleo Lemons</strong> is an upgrade at backup quarterback over Quinn Gray.<br /><br />So if it's not the Jags, who would my fifth "winner" be so far? How about the Dallas Cowboys. As a general rule, I believe less is definitely more in free agency, and Dallas has barely made a peep. <strong>Zach Thomas</strong> seems to be fine health-wise, what with the Patriots, Saints, and Cowboys all checking him out and giving him the OK. If so, he should be an upgrade over Akin Ayodele who was a better fit in the Parcells 3-4 than in Wade Phillips' scheme. Resigning <strong>Flozell Adams</strong> to a big contract might not have been the smartest move when you consider his age, but when you consider the other options at left tackle in free agency and after about the fifteenth pick of the draft&mdash;well, there aren't really any other options, at least not that can help immediately. Bringing Adams back seems like a necessary move for a team coming off of a 13-3 season. And by trading <strong>Jason Ferguson</strong> Dallas jumps up about 30 picks to the top of the sixth round and gains an extra sixth rounder for next year.<br /><br />Honorable mention: the Detroit Lions. I believe strongly in building a defense from the front back (well who doesn't after that last Super Bowl, right?). <em>But</em>, the Lions just had to rid themselves of the Shaun Rogers conditioning soap opera. And, hey, not only did they get <em>something</em> in return for him. They picked up a solid starter at a position of need and a nice little third round pick to boot. Props to Mr. Millen for that one.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-1197375768299172029?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-50436351060497113532008-03-02T23:33:00.002-05:002008-05-10T09:35:44.002-04:00With the flurry of activity that is the opening weekend of free agency coming to a close, here are my top three instant winners. Of course free agency is far from over, and this is just a small piece of the off-season puzzle. If I have time tomorrow night I'll post my top three free agency losers so far. I'm not positive, but I think that would include the Falcons and the 49ers&mdash;whose many signings I'm mostly not a fan of&mdash;as well as the Titans, who have plenty of cap space and a quarterback desperately in need of help, yet their only addition so far is a 30-year-old tight end coming off a knee injury.<br /><br /><strong>WINNERS</strong><br /><strong>1. Miami Dolphins</strong><br />With a ton of cap room, Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland restrained themselves from making a huge splash and instead concentrated on bringing in a number of low- and mid-level free agents to help makeover the roster quickly. I love the signing of <strong>Ernest Wilford</strong> (not surprisingly since I placed him on my <a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-all-free-agent-team-offense.html">All Free Agent Team</a>) to help shore up a young and shaky bunch of receivers. <strong>Josh McCown</strong> gives them a strong arm and experience behind center until a young guy (and I don't think it will be John Beck) can be developed. Tight end <strong>Sean Ryan</strong> was drafted by Parcells in Dallas; he's a solid blocker who brings his lunch pail to work everyday. Former 49ers guard <strong>Justin Smiley</strong> is coming off an injury, but should help remake this line more in the Parcells mold. <br />&emsp;On the defensive side of the ball, Miami has wasted no time in building their three-man front. Nose tackle <strong>Jason Ferguson</strong> (drafted by Parcells with the Jets) was acquired from Dallas for a 2009 sixth rounder (the teams will also swap sixth round picks in the upcoming draft). Ferguson had one of the better seasons of any defensive tackle in 2006 and really should have been a Pro Bowl selection. If he can regain that form after missing last season with an injury, it would go a long way toward shoring up the run defense. <strong>Randy Starks</strong>, a former Titans reserve defensive tackle, is big, young, and very athletic for his size. He'll be expected to start at defensive end in the base 3-4 and move inside to DT in nickel packages where Parcells (I know he's not the coach, but Parcells proteges are all over the staff) deploys a four-man front. Ex-Giants linebacker <strong>Reggie Torbor</strong> will get a shot at starting inside in the 3-4 and whether he wins that job or not will likely see a lot of time in sub packages. <br /><br /><strong>2. Philadelphia Eagles</strong><br />Unlike the Dolphins who made a ton of moves, the Eagles only made two. Signing cornerback <strong>Asante Samuel</strong> upgrades an already good secondary and allows the team to try to trade Lito Sheppard to acquire help at another position like wide receiver. <strong>Chris Clemons</strong> has durability concerns, and the terms of his contract haven't yet been released, but this looks like a solid move to replace Jevon Kearse's place in the defensive end rotation. The Eagles already had a real good pass rush, ranked sixth in <a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/dl.php">adjusted sack rate</a>; if Clemons stays healthy, it should only get better.<br /><br /><strong>3. Minnesota Vikings</strong><br />The Vikings might have overpaid a bit for <strong>Bernard Berrian</strong>, but it fills a major need (even with the expected development of 2007 second-rounder Sidney Rice) and they had the cap space. Plus, they've snatched a key player away from a division rival who is now bereft of starting-caliber wide receivers. Fullback <strong>Thomas Tapeh</strong> knows the offense and what Brad Childress is looking for from his time in Philadelphia and is an upgrade over Tony Richardson whose All-Pro days seem to be behind him. Ex-Bengal <strong>Madieu Williams</strong> has the versatility to play either safety position and is a solid signing in a weak year for safeties whether in free agency or the draft.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-5043635106049711353?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-59758299271087479042008-03-02T13:34:00.000-05:002008-03-02T13:35:02.546-05:00<table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=450> <col width=200> <col width=200> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl24 width=200><strong>AFC East</strong></td> <td class=xl24 width=200><strong>NFC East</strong></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-buffalo-bills.html">Buffalo Bills</a></td> <td>Dallas Cowboys</td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/roster-evaluation-miami-dolphins.html">Miami Dolphins</a></td> <td>New York Giants</td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20>New England Patriots</td> <td>Philadelphia Eagles</td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-new-york-jets.html">New York Jets</a></td> <td>Washington Redskins</td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl24><strong>AFC North</strong></td> <td class=xl24><strong>NFC North</strong></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-baltimore-ravens.html">Baltimore Ravens</a></td> <td class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-chicago-bears.html">Chicago Bears</a></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-cincinnati-bengals.html">Cincinnati Bengals</a></td> <td class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-detroit-lions_18.html">Detroit Lions</a></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20>Cleveland Browns</td> <td>Green Bay Packers</td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20>Pittsburgh Steelers</td> <td class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/team-needs-minnesota-vikings.html">Minnesota Vikings</a></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl24><strong>AFC South</strong></td> <td class=xl24><strong>NFC South</strong></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20>Houston Texans</td> <td class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/team-needs-atlanta-falcons.html">Atlanta Falcons</a></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-indianapolis-colts.html">Indianapolis Colts</a></td> <td class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-carolina-panthers.html">Carolina Panthers</a></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20>Jacksonville Jaguars</td> <td class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-new-orleans-saints.html">New Orleans Saints</a></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20>Tennessee Titans</td> <td>Tampa Bay Buccaneers</td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl24><strong>AFC West</strong></td> <td class=xl24><strong>NFC West</strong></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-denver-broncos.html">Denver Broncos</a></td> <td class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/03/team-needs-arizona-cardinals.html">Arizona Cardinals</a></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-kansas-city-chiefs.html">Kansas City Chiefs</a></td> <td class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/01/roster-evaluation-st-louis-rams.html">St. Louis Rams</a></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20 class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-oakland-raiders.html">Oakland Raiders</a></td> <td class=xl25><a href="http://53deep.blogspot.com/2008/02/team-needs-san-francisco-49ers.html">San Francisco 49ers</a></td> </tr> <tr height=20> <td height=20>San Diego Chargers</td> <td>Seattle Seahawks</td> </tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19894988-5975829927108747904?l=53deep.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08858470028258967635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19894988.post-48929541102064058772008-03-02T13:07:00.001-05:002008-05-10T09:30:41.158-04:00<strong>1. Quarterback</strong><br />The Falcons made a good move in resigning Chris Redman, who was their best quarterback last season, to a two-year deal. And they may have cleared enough cap space with their many