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2010
Mock Draft
By: J.R.
Glymph
3/5/10
First Round:
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St. Louis Rams - Ndamukong Suh (DT) Nebraska |
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As the debate
rages on…Suh, McCoy or Bradford, this last 6
weeks will be crucial for the Rams. I still
believe Suh is the guy. He moved just as well as
McCoy at the combine and separates himself with
strength. And unless the Rams truly believe
Bradford is an elite franchise QB, they go with
Suh.
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2. Detroit
Lions - Russell Okung (OT) Oklahoma State |
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The DT class is
much deeper than the OT class. The Lions grab
the top OT available and allow themselves to
take a quality DT in round 2. Okung did nothing
to relinquish is status as the #1 OT at the
combine and would be a great protector for Matt
Stafford.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers -
Gerald McCoy (DT) Oklahoma
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With the Bucs returning
to their namesake Tampa 2 defense, McCoy is the perfect
fit. They can plug him into the 3-technique and let him
wreak havoc. I’m not as big a fan of McCoy as most, but
he’s no slouch by any means. |
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Washington Redskins - Sam Bradford (QB) Oklahoma |
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The Skins have tendered
Jason Campbell for one more year and that would be the
perfect situation to take Bradford and let him sit for a
year. There will be satisfactory OT’s in the second
round when the Skins pick, so they grab their QB of the
future right here. |
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5. Kansas City Chiefs -
Eric Berry (S) Tennessee |
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This is the worst
case scenario for Berry. It speaks volumes that
he’d be considered a steal at #5 and he’s a
safety. Kansas City simply needs playmakers on
defense and Berry is the epitome of a playmaker. |
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Seattle Seahawks - Bryan Bulaga (OT) Iowa |
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We’ve spoken on
Walter Jones’ decline and impending retirement in
abundance, so the need for Bulaga is no surprise
here. He may be the most prepared of all the OT’s to
start from day one on the left side. |
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7. Cleveland Browns -
Joe Haden (CB) Florida |
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Sure, Haden didn’t
help himself with his pedestrian 4.57 forty at the
combine. I say, watch the tape and you’ll see a guy
with all the skills to be successful. The folks
saying he’s not a top 10 pick and is no longer the
top CB based on his forty must have had their cable
disconnected during football season.
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Oakland Raiders - Anthony Davis (OT) Rutgers |
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If this pick actually
takes place, this will be the most sensible first round
pick for the Raiders in years. Davis has the talent to
be the best of this class if he matures on schedule and
puts it all together. |
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Buffalo Bills - Trent Williams (OT) Oklahoma |
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Four OT’s off the
board in the top nine picks is amazing, but not out
of the question. Williams fills an immediate need at
LT or RT and will be part of a solid, young
offensive line in Buffalo. |
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Jacksonville Jaguars - Jason Pierre-Paul (DE)
South Florida |
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The buzz that JPP
is creating with his potential (and back flips)
is typical of this time of year. Don’t get me
wrong, he has tons of ability, but he will be
overdrafted because of it. He’s definitely a
boom or bust type prospect…a big risk for
Jacksonville. |
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Denver Broncos (from Chicago) - Dez Bryant (WR)
Oklahoma State |
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Not working out at
the combine and questions about his demeanor are
hurting Bryant in the eyes of many. But, when he
puts on a show at his workout, he will see his name
rise again. The Broncos are saying all the right
things, in case Brandon Marshall is back. But even
if he is, his long term stability in Denver is
tenuous at best. |
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Miami Dolphins - Sergio Kindle (OLB) Texas |
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With Bryant off the
board, there’s no WR worth the risk here and Kindle
is a better fit here than Rolando McClain. With Joey
Porter and Jason Taylor seemingly out of the picture
in Miami, Kindle’s services will be needed
immediately.
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San Francisco 49ers
- CJ. Spiller (RB) Clemson |
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I’m not so sure
Spiller is the next Chris Johnson, but he could
have similar impact in the right situation. Pairing
him with Frank Gore is a dangerous notion that would
drive defensive coordinators insane. |
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Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) - Jimmy Clausen (QB)
Notre Dame |
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If Clausen is
available at 14, he has to be grabbed
here…especially with age and injury taking their
toll on Matt Hasselback. Clausen is as pro-ready as
any QB in this draft and could be ready to take over
if Hasselback goes down again. |
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15. New York Giants - Rolando McClain (MLB)
Alabama |
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This
seems to be the most widely accepted
first round pick in the draft community.
McClain is a natural fit and brings more
versatility to the Giants’ defense,
allowing them to become well rounded and
not so pass rush dependant.
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16. Tennessee Titans - Derrick Morgan (DE)
Georgia Tech |
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With the rise
of Pierre-Paul, Morgan suffers a bit. That
is definitely the Titans’ gain. Morgan has a
motor to match his athleticism and will be a
difference maker from day one in this
defense. |
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San Francisco 49ers
(from Carolina)
- Mike Iupati (OG)
Idaho |
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The Niners’ offense
was explosive at times, but they still need work
across the offensive line. Outside of Joe Staley and
Chilo Rachal, there are no sure things here. Iupati
would pair well with Rachal at OG for a nasty,
physical combo. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers - Brandon Spikes (MLB) Florida |
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I have gone back and
forth over weather Spikes or Weatherspoon (both
Steelers’ favorites) would be the pick here. Spikes
just seems to be the better fit, as the better run
defender. The Steelers missed Larry Footes stability
in the run game last season and Spikes is a better
fit to pair with Lawrence Timmons on the inside.
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19.
Atlanta Falcons - Brandon Graham (DE) Michigan
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After John Abraham,
there is little sizzle in the Falcons’ pass rush.
Graham can line up opposite Abraham and eventually
take over for the aging star in the future. He has
the ability to make Falcons’ fans forget about the
mistake named Jamal Anderson…eventually. |
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Houston Texans - Dan Williams (DT) Tennessee |
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The Texans have shown no
shyness when it comes to drafting defensive linemen in
the first round. Williams is a perfect complement to
Okoye inside.
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21. Cincinnati Bengals - Golden Tate (WR)
Notre Dame |
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The Bengals
have stated that they want to add more
explosiveness in the passing game. Despite
Ochocinco’s desperate need or T.O., adding
another aging WR to this group is not the
right move. Tate can stretch the field and
has sure hands. |
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New England Patriots - Ricky Sapp (DE) Clemson |
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There may be no
bigger need in round one than pass rusher in New
England. Sapp is an explosive, versatile pass rusher
and has the fluidity to make the switch to 3-4 OLB.
He is a traditional fit for New England’s draft
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Green Bay Packers - Kyle Wilson (CB) Boise State |
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This is truly a value
pick for Green Bay. With all of the top OT’s off the
board, Wilson is sticking out like a sore thumb at
pick 23. Woodson is the reigning Defensive POY, but
he and Al Harris are getting up in age. Tramon
Williams is also a free agent. |
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Philadelphia Eagles - Earl Thomas (S) Texas |
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Thomas may not be
available at 24, but safeties always tend to fall on
draft day. Thomas can match up with any receiver on
the field and has superb instincts, a must in this
Eagles’ defense. |
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25. Baltimore Ravens - Arrelious Benn (WR)
Illinois |
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This is another
obvious need in the first round. Benn is a big,
strong guy who has deceptive speed. He also
gives you value in the return game. Joe Flacco
may call timeout every snap until he gets used
to the fact that he has a viable receiver taller
than 5’10” on the outside. |
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Arizona Cardinals - Bruce Campbell (OT) Maryland |
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I’m thinking the love
fest with Campbell will temper a bit by the time the
draft rolls around. Campbell is a physical specimen, who
could be the best OT in the league in five years, or he
could be on his third team. He is the crapshoot of all
crapshoots. |
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27. Dallas Cowboys - Sean
Weatherspoon (OLB) Missouri |
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Keith
Brooking showed he had fuel left in
the tank last season, but he and
Bradie James are getting older and
there’s not much depth. Weatherspoon
will allow the Cowboys to work some
youth in at ILB. Also they can let
Bobby Carpenter walk when his
contract is up. |
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28. San Diego Chargers -
Ryan Mathews (RB) Fresno State |
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Rarely do you see
a playoff team jettison its entire offensive
backfield after the season, but it appears that
San Diego will do just that unless they plan to
use Jacob Hester as the full time back (not
happening). Mathews gives the offense the
balance that they have lacked in recent years. |
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29. New York Jets -
Brandon LaFell (WR) LSU |
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Braylon Edwards will
be back in green and white in 2010, but there is
still a need for outside weapons in New York. LaFell
is similar to Edwards in that he has inconsistent
hands, but he is a force in the red zone and may be
the best blocker of all the wideouts in this class.
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30. Minnesota Vikings -
Jahvid Best (RB) California |
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While this may seem
like an absolute shock in round one, hear me out.
Chester Taylor is a free agent and this offense
requires a change of pace to the bruising style of
Adrian Peterson. Best will have the type of effect
that Percy Harvin had last year. |
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Indianapolis Colts - Brian Price (DT) UCLA |
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Price
probably won’t get drafted in accordance to his
ability. He is very scheme specific, but in this
Colts’ defense, he a perfect match. Team him
with last years rookie, Fili Moala, and you’re
set for a decade. |
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New Orleans Saints - Taylor Mays (S) USC |
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Unless the Saints
come to an eleventh hour agreement with Darren
Sharper, there is a gaping hole at FS. As long as
some team doesn’t go googoo over Mays’ forty time
(which is not unlikely), the Saints should snag him
about where he should go. Gregg Williams will have
fun with Mays’ athleticism. |
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