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2010
Mock Draft
By:
Chris Horwedel
11/6/09
First Round:
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers - *Eric Berry (S) Tennessee |
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Many
will scoff at the decision to place a Safety in the #1
position, but so be it. The Buccaneers gutted their
defense in the off-season and need new blood and an
identity. Berry will upgrade this secondary from Day
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2. Cleveland Browns - *Gerald McCoy (DT) Oklahoma |
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The Browns have swung and missed on many an occasion
with their Defensive Ends. McCoy could play in any
defensive front and will be a regular visitor to the
opposition’s backfield.
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3. St. Louis Rams
- *Ndamukong Suh (DT) Nebraska |
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It is a shame to see the lack of production from
Adam Carriker, but, as Leonard Little ages,
problems become more likely on the defensive
front. Suh’s car accident should not affect his
draft stop much, but he is in for a fight in
this class.
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4. Detroit
Lions - Russell Okung (OT) Oklahoma State |
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As the boo birds have appeared in Detroit, it
becomes painfully obvious that Matthew Stafford
isn’t going to be able to save this ship all by
his lonesome. With Gosder Cherilus on the Right
Side, we might have positive things to say about
this line in a few years.
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5. Kansas
City Chiefs - *Joe Haden (CB) Florida |
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Oh, where to begin with this franchise? The
Chiefs love Brandon Flowers and Brandon Carr,
but will struggle without a true shut-down
option. Haden is flying up the charts and could
go higher than any Corner has in years. |
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6.
Oakland Raiders - *Jimmy Clausen (QB) Notre Dame
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This
selection makes so much sense that it is bound to never
happen as long as Al Davis is breathing. Clausen is
everything that JaMarcus Russell is not: hard-working,
poised, and athletic. |
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7. Tennessee Titans - *Sam Bradford (QB)
Oklahoma |
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Football fans in 2009 react to one week as
if it were the end-all/be-all. Vince Young
remains a risky proposition as this
franchise moves forward. With Kerry Collins
gone and Young a lame duck, Bradford joins a
team that already has an explosive running
game. |
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8. Washington
Redskins - *Taylor Mays (S) USC |
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People
seem to be torn on Mays’ ceiling. Mays can cover almost
as much ground as the late Sean Taylor, a player for
whom the Redskins still mourn. Mays is a quality player
and person. |
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9. Seattle
Seahawks - *Dez Bryant (WR) Oklahoma State |
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Is
anyone else anticipating tales of buyers’ remorse
emanating from Seattle regarding T. J.
Houshmandzadeh? With Bryant, the most physically
gifted receiver that we have seen in years, Housh
and Nate Burleson will keep teams away from Matt
Hasselbeck. |
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10.
San Francisco 49ers
(From Carolina)
- Trent Williams (OT) Oklahoma |
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It
is hard to pinpoint where the 49ers lack along the
Offensive Line, so let’s go with the guy who could
play multiple positions. Williams could be a Pro
Bowl Guard by 2011 if he plays soon enough. |
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Buffalo Bills - C.J. Spiller (RB) Clemson |
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This pick will anger some, but Fred Jackson and
Marshawn Lynch may struggle to occupy the same
backfield next year. Until Lynch proves that he can
stay out of trouble, this move for the NCAA’s
speediest player makes sense. |
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Jacksonville Jaguars - Greg Hardy (DE)
Mississippi |
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The Derrick Harvey pick in 2008 should pan out,
but let’s talk about the other side. Hardy
plays under control and has the capability to be
a disruptive force in the backfield against the
run and the pass. |
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13.
Miami Dolphins - *Derrick Morgan (DE) Georgia
Tech |
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If
Phillip Merling can play 3-4 OLB, a talented guy
like Morgan could accept the challenge of filling
Joey Porter’s aging shoes. He has the potential to
rack sacks and the fashion sense to impress Chris
Horwedel. |
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San Francisco 49ers - *Jahvid Best (RB) California |
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It
is a shame that Glen Coffee may not get a chance,
but this local boy is too talented to pass up as
Frank Gore struggles to remain healthy. Mike
Singletary will put this offense in position to
dominate. |
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New York Jets - *Arrelious Benn (WR) Illinois |
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If
the Sanchize is…well, the Franchise, you might as
well surround him with as many weapons as possible.
Benn will return kicks and serve as a deep threat,
enabling Braylon Edwards and Jerricho Cotchery to
catch the tough ones over the middle. |
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Denver Broncos (From Chicago)
- Charles Brown (OT) USC |
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Chalk Brown up as the man who impressed me the most
upon reviewing film. The Broncos may use Brown on
the right side, which is just fine for a man of his
athleticism and skills. |
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17. San Diego Chargers -
Arthur Jones (DT) Syracuse |
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The Chargers would love for an NT to fall here,
but one of the most intriguing 5-technique
Defensive Ends wouldn’t hurt this team either.
Jones could have been a first round pick had he
declared last year. |
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18. New York Giants - Sergio Kindle (OLB)
Texas |
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If the G-Men actually do end up picking
here, the New Yorkers will still be
throwing up come April. Kindle is the
Outside Linebacker that the Giants have
threatened to locate for years. |
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19. Houston Texans -
Brandon Spikes (MLB) Florida |
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The
Texans could do one of two things: look to a position
that they have not acknowledged in a few years or create
the most elite linebacking core in the NFL. They choose
the latter.
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20.
Arizona Cardinals - Brandon LaFell (WR) LSU |
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Anquan
Boldin cannot be happy with the amount of times that he
has seen the ball this year. He will make his yearly
attempt to get out of town. This will result in a
replacement search that keeps the Cards’ offensive
identity. |
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21.
Green Bay Packers - Jermaine Gresham (TE) Oklahoma |
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With Donald Lee nonexistent and Jermichael Finley a
project at best, the Packers take a risk on an
injured Sooner to keep their offense fresh. Aaron
Rodgers continues to improve and this could take the
unit to the next level. |
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22.
Atlanta Falcons - Anthony McCoy (TE) USC
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The Falcons are getting a wealth of production out
of Tony Gonzalez but cannot expect him to play at
this high level much longer. McCoy is one of the
fast risers on any board and can stretch the field
like Gonzalez in his youth. |
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23. Baltimore Ravens - Patrick Robinson (CB)
Florida State |
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Fans in Baltimore have begun to ask Dominique
Foxworth to pretend that he is from another
town. The Defense still attacks up front but
cannot trust their Corners on an island.
Robinson could develop into a player that could
hold down that role. |
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24. Philadelphia
Eagles - *Jonathan Dwyer (RB) Georgia Tech |
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Chris Horwedel’s shaking head and disappointing
glance can be seen all over the East Coast, but
Brian Westbrook should be on his way out of town.
Since the Eagles have traded all over the place in
past drafts, expect them to take the best player on
their board. |
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25. Dallas Cowboys - Jared Odrick
(DT) Penn State |
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Jay Ratliff made a Pro Bowl last
year with very little talent around
him on the Defensive Line. Odrick
is not an ideal fit as a 5-technique
Defensive End, but he will fit into
a rotation nicely before nailing
down a job full-time. |
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26. Pittsburgh
Steelers - Eric Decker (WR) Minnesota |
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This is a risky selection, since Decker will be no
better than a #4 in Year One and #3 in Year Two, but
if Hines Ward retires and Limas Sweed continues to
disappoint, Mike Tomlin will not hesitate to take
the best player on the board. |
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27.
Cincinnati Bengals - Terrence Cody (DT)
Alabama |
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Some teams have questioned the work ethic of
Cody and have failed to notice his
production on the field. The Bengals have
never subscribed to such a philosophy. They
will get big-time value here.
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28. New England
Patriots - *Bryan Bulaga (OT) Iowa |
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Bulaga is a favorite here at NFL Draft Blitz, but
the silence is deafening elsewhere in the Draft
Projection world. Expect Bill Parcells to plug him
in and see what we have been seeing as Bulaga
dominates Big Ten Defensive Linemen. |
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29. Seattle
Seahawks (From Denver) - Colt McCoy (QB) Texas |
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Quarterbacks tend to fall on draft day since teams
get gun-shy about pulling the trigger on a new
signal-caller. Seattle pulls off the steal of the
decade here and McCoy will make all those who passed
on him rue the day that they did so. |
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30. Minnesota
Vikings -
*Phil Taylor (DT) Baylor |
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Pat Williams just celebrated his 37th birthday on
October 24th. Happy Birthday, by the way. You can
now sit down for a few snaps as a man who is a wall
all by himself will give you a breather. |
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31.
Indianapolis Colts - *Mike Williams (WR)
Syracuse |
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Reggie Wayne turns 21 in 2 weeks and Anthony
Gonzalez has struggled to stay healthy. Austin
Collie and Pierre Garcon are nice stories, but
there are plenty of catches to go around in this
offense. |
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32.
New Orleans Saints - Tim Tebow (QB) Florida |
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Let’s face it: Tebow is one of the best college
players of all time, but he is a project. If the
Saints win the Super Bowl, they will be more than
willing to make Tebow a long-term investment and use
him in sub-packages. A franchise still dedicating a
roster-spot to Mark Brunell can afford as much.
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