Our first NFL mock draft following the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl XLV victory still has Nick Fairely going No. 1 overall the Carolina Panthers. But there is plenty of movement elsewhere in the first round.
Feb 7, 2011 - Super Bowl XLV is in the books, and the Green Bay Packers are world champions after edging the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 at Cowboys Stadium. Not even Super Bowl champions are impervious to holes in their roster, however, and in our latest 2011 NFL Mock Draft, the Steelers and Packers both have issues to address.
1. Carolina Panthers: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn. Fairley to Carolina is still the best projection to make at this point in time. He was college football's most dominant defender in 2010, has loads of talent, and will fit perfectly into new Panthers head coach Ron Rivera's preferred defensive system.
2. Denver Broncos: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU. Denver is in rough shape defensively, and new head coach John Fox may see fit to simply take the best defender available. That would be Peterson, who also happens to play at a need position, where Champ Bailey is not expected back.
3. Buffalo Bills: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama. In order to fix its league-worst run defense, the Bills need to get bigger and more physical in their defensive front seven. Dareus is a versatile lineman capable of playing in multiple fronts, and he's complement stud defensive tackle Kyle Williams nicely.
4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia. Terrell Owens' year in Cincinnati is over, and there won't be another. Chad Johnson's future with the club is in doubt, as well. Cincinnati may have bigger needs, but Green is arguably the best prospect available this year, and the Bengals will lack playmakers at receiver.
5. Arizona Cardinals: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M. Rush linebacker is a huge problem in Arizona, where the aging Joey Porter is their best option. Miller's stock is still hot after an excellent Senior Bowl, and questions about his size matter somewhat less in Arizona's 3-4 under scheme, where he can play outside or inside.
6. Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson. One downside to Cleveland's moving to a 4-3 defense under Dick Jauron is that it may prevent the team from surrounding Colt McCoy with top-tier talent. Julio Jones would be a great pick here, but they simply couldn't pass on a potentially elite 4-3 end like Bowers.
7. San Francisco 49ers: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska. San Francisco's pick is rather difficult to project, because no one is quite sure how Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers will attack the draft. As such, we'll stay conservative with Amukamara - a top prospect, a senior, and at a position of need.
8. Tennessee Titans: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri. Vince Young is out. Jeff Fisher is out. The Titans are currently interviewing head coaching candidates, and their being in flux makes this a difficult pick to predict. This could very well end up being where the first quarterback is taken, as the Titans desperately need a present and future there.
9. Dallas Cowboys: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina. There are several directions Dallas could go with this pick, but if a potentially elite pass rusher like Quinn is available, he'd make a great investment. Quinn's upside is significantly higher than that of current starter Anthony Spencer.
10. Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama. There is an abundance of 3-4 talent available here that Washington may consider, but this is a deep year for defensive linemen. Jones is favored to Georgia's Green by some NFL scouts, and the Redskins need a lot of help at the receiver position.
11. Houston Texans: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri. Wade Phillips' 3-4 under calls for excellent front seven personnel, and in switching from the 4-3, the Texans have a lot of question marks in that area. Smith may not provide an answer immediately, but he's a phenomenal athlete that should transition well to outside linebacker.
12. Minnesota Vikings: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado. Quarterback is a need, but it's not a slam dunk that the Vikings will like any of the players available. Among the other directions the team could go, a high-upside OT like Solder makes sense, as Bryant McKinnie's best days are behind him at left tackle.
13. Detroit Lions: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami (FL). Many might consider this a reach, and it's true that Harris is raw. He is also an outstanding athlete, and has as much potential as Amukamara as a pro. Detroit needs cornerback help badly, and may be willing to be patient as they coach a talent like Harris up.
14. St. Louis Rams: Cameron Jordan, DE, California. A receiver would be nice for the Rams, but there's at least a solid chance the team will re-sign Mark Clayton. There's nothing across from Chris Long at defensive end, and Jordan's stock is hot after an outstanding week at the Senior Bowl.
15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama. Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams are scheduled to become free agents, and it is imperative that the Dolphins improve their rushing offense. They can start by adding Ingram, who for whatever reason continues to be underrated by the general masses.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue. There's a very good chance that Kerrigan will be long gone by the middle of the first round, but this would be an absolutely ideal situation for the Jaguars, who are desperate for help at end. Kerrigan is the epitome of a Gene Smith selection: talent and character.
17. New England Patriots: Tyron Smith, OT, USC. Matt Light isn't getting any younger at left tackle, but he's still performing well enough to afford the team the time necessary to develop his replacement. Smith has elite athleticism and potential, and the talent-laden Patriots are one team that can afford to take him early and stash him.
18. San Diego Chargers: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin. This pick is expected to be a lineman, whether offensive or defensive. Between the best players available at each position, Watt trumps BC tackle Anthony Castonzo. Watt would be an immediate upgrade over aging defensive end Jacques Cesaire.
19. New York Giants: Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame. Curveball! The Giants are incredibly inconsistent offensively, and turnovers are a huge problem for them. As good as Kevin Boss (an impending free agent) has been, he's not the elite safety valve Jeremy Shockey was. Rudolph is very similar to Rob Gronkowski as a prospect, even down to a worrisome injury.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa. Clayborn's stock is falling after pulling out of the Senior Bowl, and especially after a so-so senior season. He's also got character concerns. All will be forgiven in Tampa Bay, where character risks have worked out (Mike Williams), and where DE is a massive need.
21. Kansas City Chiefs: Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia. Tamba Hali, for whatever reason, is still one of the NFL's most overlooked elite pass rushers. At some point, he'll need a complement to keep offenses honest, and Houston has the athleticism and explosiveness to become a truly excellent edge rusher.
22. Indianapolis Colts: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State. Indy's left tackle position has been a crapshoot since Tarik Glenn left the team, and as awesome as Peyton Manning is, the Colts won't be Super Bowl-ready until they do more in front of him. Sherrod has the quicks and the experience to start right away.
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin. Andy Reid needs to upgrade his offensive line, and he's developed a reputation as a coach that likes to take college tackles and play them wherever he sees fit. Carimi, before succumbing to injury, proved at the Senior Bowl that he'll be comfortable at guard if asked to play there.
24. New Orleans Saints: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State. Despite its early playoff exit, the Saints don't have a lot of glaring weaknesses. Running back can be addressed later, and Paea - though he suffered a meniscus injury at the Senior Bowl - is too talented, and too big an upgrade over Remi Ayodele, to pass up here.
25. Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington. It's easy to just slide any quarterback into this spot, but Locker would be a great pick for Seattle. The USC connection is there, no one questions Locker's intangibles and raw talent, and Matt Hasselbeck's presence affords Locker the time he needs to develop.
26. Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland. Baltimore continues to make improvements offensively around Joe Flacco, but one thing they lack as a group is top-level speed. Smith has that, can kill a defense deep, and wouldn't need to be a focal point immediately. This would be a smart pick for Ozzie Newsome.
27. Atlanta Falcons: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College. Entering their fourth year on the job, Tom Dimitroff, Mike Smith and company continue to slowly build the Falcons into a perennial playoff contender. Poised to lose Tyson Clabo at right tackle, Castonzo is poised to step in right away - and would be an upgrade in any case.
28. New England Patriots: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State. Ty Warren's absence was felt in 2010, and the Patriots need to begin re-stocking their defensive line with high-end talent. Heyward is a perfect fit for the 3-4 that would improve the Patriots' pass rush from that position.
29. Chicago Bears: Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida. It's not exactly a secret that the Bears need to improve along the offensive line if they ever hope to win it all with Jay Cutler. Absent a quality tackle being available, Pouncey is the best lineman available. He'd start at left guard, and could even move to center when Olin Kreutz calls it quits.
30. New York Jets: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA. It's not inconceivable that Ayers falls this far; he's not great at any one thing, and linebackers slide down draft boards as a rule in April. 3-4 teams will like Ayers' versatility and upside as a pass rusher, and a talented team like the Jets can afford to take the time to coach him up a bit.
31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers targeted William Gay early and often in Super Bowl XLV, and we all saw the results. An upgrade opposite Ike Taylor is needed, and Smith has the size and physicality to excel in the back end of the Steel Curtain defense.
32. Green Bay Packers: Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor. The Super Bowl champs are going to get a lot better next year just by getting Ryan Grant, Jermichael Finley, Mark Tauscher and Nick Barnett back from the injured list. Their offensive line is still a weak point, and Watkins would represent an immediate upgrade over Daryn Colledge at left guard, and a possible down-the-line option at left tackle, as well.
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Danny Watkins
rides the Senior Bowl all the way to the 1st round
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by Steve_Chiefs on Feb 7, 2011 10:51 AM EST reply actions
Ted Thompson is smarter than that
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by Wiedmann on Feb 8, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Just to head off a few questions/comments: no, not putting Cam Newton in here was not an oversight. When trades aren’t projected in a mock draft, you end up sticking quarterbacks into slots, rather than where their true value lies. (The same holds true for all positions, just to a lesser extent.) Newton will be a first-round pick, and he’ll have a great shot to go in the top half of the round. I just didn’t have a spot for him in this scenario.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 11:02 AM EST reply actions
34 to Buffalo perhaps? :-)
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by MattRichWarren on Feb 7, 2011 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
Far more likely 3 to Buffalo.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
What?
No chance do the Giants take a TE in the first round. None. Zero. Especially not with Carimi, Castonzo, Pouncey and Ayers still on the board.
Fire Gilbride
by epb2102 on Feb 7, 2011 11:09 AM EST reply actions
It is my personal opinion that Rudolph would do more for the Giants’ offense than the linemen would. Ayers was tough to pass on, but Rudolph really is an excellent prospect.
And, coming from the guy whose sig reads “Fire Gilbride,” I’d think that offensive help would be a welcome sight. :)
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
Firing Gilbride coincides with the not wanting a TE
the Giants don’t use the TE as much as they should. Many attribute it to Gilbride and Coughlin, and their history says that much. Then again, Kevin Boss has the lateral agility of a bulldozer and his brain has been scrambled through too many hits…so maybe that’s why they don’t use him?
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by Rorschach44 on Feb 7, 2011 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
They don’t use him because he’s not Jeremy Shockey.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t Clabo a ProBowler this year? Castonzo may be a starting caliber RT immediately, but to project a rookie to be an upgrade over the best RT in the NFL last season is a little speculative.
And, if Castonzo really is already obviously better than Clabo, how would he fall all the way to the Falcons?
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by PVChiefsfan on Feb 7, 2011 12:50 PM EST reply actions
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upgrade over the best RT in the NFC last season is a little speculative.
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by PVChiefsfan on Feb 7, 2011 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Well, a mock draft is inherently speculative on pretty much every level. :)
I’ve had Castonzo going to the Giants at 19 for the last couple of weeks, but wanted to propose the Rudolph-to-NYG scenario, and that’s where Castonzo fell. If I wrote this thing every week to try to play the part of fortune teller, I’d look really dumb, and this would be a really boring weekly feature.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
I was more trying to highlight the difference between speculation and claiming that a rookie would be an upgrade over a Pro Bowl player…the latter is an extra-special example of speculation.
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by PVChiefsfan on Feb 8, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
OK, well then I’d also argue that “Pro Bowl player” is a rather hollow label these days. David Garrard was a Pro Bowl quarterback last year, too. Clabo is a good player, but the Falcons seem somewhat willing to let him test the free agent waters. If he were that good, they’d sign him, no?
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 8, 2011 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
The Combine
How much does the combine tend to shake up mock drafts? Plenty of pundits complain the combine has too much impact on draft position, and I don’t hear many saying the combine doesn’t impact enough.
Brian, what kind of impact do you think the combine might have on your thinking and on the thinking of GMs? Do you think the combine is becoming more or less important? about the same?
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by Job 7:6 on Feb 7, 2011 3:25 PM EST reply actions
It’ll have a lot of bearing for juniors that haven’t been seen or heard of since, at best, late December/early January. And it’ll be particularly important for the UNC guys that missed a lot of (or all of their) football in 2010.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
The Jaguars
aren’t desperate from help at end. They could use an elite pash rusher, but so could most teams. I think Ayers would be a better pick there.
by rws591 on Feb 7, 2011 4:06 PM EST reply actions
I will respectfully disagree. That division features Peyton Manning and Matt Schaub. Jacksonville won’t win a division championship until they can do more to defend against those guys.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Who are two of their biggest targets?
Dallas Clark and Owen Daniels. That’s why Ayers would be so valuable to a team like Jacksonville. The TEs play such a big role in our division and he projects very well as a coverage linebacker with upside as a rusher. More to defend against Manning and Schuab would be a player like Ayers, a FS, or a CB. Pass rush pressures them, though Manning not so much. We spent two late round picks last year, Jeremy Mincey did well, and Kampman health is promising.
I don’t doubt we’ll draft a DE, maybe in the first round if he’s BAP, but I don’t think Kerrigan would be in our F/Os eyes. Ayers or Jimmy Smith present more value in my eyes and more of a need. More pass rush would help, as it would any team, but the Jaguars have a lot of young players at DL. Alualu and Knighton are extremely promising, especially with Da. Smith coming in for rotation. Alualu’s play dropped tremendously as the season went on due to playing too many snaps. Kampman and Mincey are competent DEs and Lane, Hart, and Aaron Morgan all have shown flashes.
I know it’s popular to slot a DE to the Jaguars in the first, but I doubt it happens. Especially a some what tweener like Kerrigan. And whatever the morons like Kiper want to say, DE is certainly not our biggest need.
by rws591 on Feb 7, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
I got yelled at a few weeks back by other Jaguars fans for not picking a senior to the Jaguars; they correctly claimed that it was Gene Smith’s MO to take a talented, experienced prospect with high football character. Ayers is a junior, and isn’t great at anything. I feel quite comfortable in stating that Kerrigan will be higher on the Jags’ draft board than Ayers.
As for Jimmy Smith, sure, the Jags will like him, but 16 is way too early for him. It’s not too early for Kerrigan.
Also: I’m not slotting DE to the Jaguars because it’s “popular”. I did it because it’s a need. :)
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 8, 2011 8:01 AM EST up reply actions
The Vikings
if the vikings were smart they would pick up cam newton they need a qb if they have qb that can run they wont need a OT then we can keep with our ground game which is wht there good at
by Tyler TheMartian Moustakim on Feb 7, 2011 4:54 PM EST reply actions
Not understanding the flow of logic here. You want a mobile QB, so that you can keep running? Newton won’t do that for you; he’s not going to time as fast as everyone thinks he is, and while he’ll be able to make plays with his legs, he’s not Michael Vick. He’s not even Vince Young. He’s Ben Roethlisberger.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
I'd love to get Rudolph on the Giants
for reasons you stated in the mock and in that comment up there. Just not so sure that he can be taken in the first..too risky, just like Gronk. In the 2nd round absolutely.
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by Rorschach44 on Feb 7, 2011 5:12 PM EST reply actions
Another week, another Mark Ingram pick ...
You’re just doing this to spite Dolphins fans, right? He’s underrated as a late first-round pick, but he just doesn’t have the extra gear to warrant a top 15 selection. He’ll be an excellent thunder back in a platoon set, but Miami needs speed, speed and more speed.
Trade down and nab Ryan Mallett? We can build on this. If so, Wisniewski in the second round, please
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by kmb8488 on Feb 7, 2011 6:26 PM EST reply actions
Well, I don’t think it’s universal to Dolphins fans, but I do seem to be spiting you, don’t I?
There are guys Miami might consider; I just don’t think any of them are as good as Ingram.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, you're spiting me. That's okay, though. I suppose it's your right as a Bills fan
IMO, the only scenario where Mark Ingram becomes the guyin the first round for the Dolphins is if Miami somehow lands Logan Mankins before April 28. And even then, the Dolphins will take a long, hard look at the QBs available before they decide to trade down a few spots (and they’ll need to if they like Kaepernick or Ponder) and shoot for a running back. And just to clarify, I would absolutely be on board with the Ingram pick if our QB and interior OL situations weren’t deplorable.
Thanks for not giving us Jake Locker, though.
Ponder or Kaepernick in 2011? I mean, we've gotta take one of them, right?
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by kmb8488 on Feb 7, 2011 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
I don't like this mock draft at all.
First off, as a Patriots fan, we have much more pressing needs then wasting a #17 pick to “stash away” an offensive tackle. You don’t use first round picks to stash away players for later (unless it’s an Aaron Rodgers/Brett Favre situation). Almost every mock draft besides this one has the Pats taking an OLB or DE, which is what we need the most, by far. Watt, Heyward, Jordan, or Ayers are all picks that make sense. Tyron Smith does not make sense.
Some other things I don’t agree with. Stephen Paea has no chance of being a first round pick now that he just had surgery. He was already a borderline first round pick. Some scouts have him going in the third round even. The Saints won’t pick him there. The Giants won’t take a TE in the first round either, they have WAY more pressing needs, and they already have a solid TE in Boss. The Lions, if they really want Harris, could probably trade down and get him. A top 15 pick on Harris seams reaching, but stranger things have happened.
Some of the other picks, like the Dolphins, Steelers, Packers, and the Patriots pick at 28 of Heyward are nice, realistic picks IMO.
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Hey, look at that – general disagreement can be achieved without insults cloaked in the anonymity of the Internet. You’re a winner, Yurpman.
At 17, Jordan was off the board. I considered Watt, but I think that’s just a touch high for him (as is 18, for that matter). I like the Ayers fit there, and actually had Ayers to NE at 17 last week. Still, I really like Tyron Smith to New England – he’s a nice fit in the system, can play either side, and would fit really well as a long-term OT bookend with Vollmer. It’s not as if Smith isn’t ready to play; he just needs to bulk up. He’s not lacking technically, just in experience.
I’ll respectfully disagree on Paea. Not sure where you got your information, but there’s a chance that he’ll be ready for Oregon State’s pro day, and he’ll definitely be ready for training camp. That’s according to Mike Mayock. He’s a first-round talent, and if he slips, it’ll be to the top or mid portions of the second round.
As for Kevin Boss – he’s a free agent. Eli Manning is still uncomfortable with his weapons (yes, his WRs were banged up last year), and was at his best professionally when he had Shockey in his offense. Like I said above, I just think that his presence in that offense makes the Giants a serious contender in the NFC again – provided, of course, they can get a starting linebacker, stay healthy, and fix that turnover problem.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 7, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
BTW its not that I don’t like the pick of Tyron Smith as a player, I just think we can get a quality OL in the 2nd round (or even our #28 pick) as opposed to using our #17 pick. Smith has a good chance of being on the board at #28 given the amount of quality projected first round OL (Solders, Carimi, Castanzo, etc.)
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by TheYurpman on Feb 7, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
I think
you will be moving up to the 9th pick…….Cowboys will look to trade down in first to pick up an additional 2nd or 3rd (depending on how far the come down)
You can get Quinn at 9 or take a shot at J Jones the WR
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by BigBad Joe on Feb 8, 2011 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
is it just me?
or does anyone think that if the Giants got Bruce Carter (say in the second – or trading up to early 2nd?) that he would be a perfect fit?
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by DylanD on Feb 7, 2011 8:41 PM EST reply actions
Yes, Bruce Carter is tailor made for the New York Giants
Ponder or Kaepernick in 2011? I mean, we've gotta take one of them, right?
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by kmb8488 on Feb 7, 2011 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
Niners need a QB Desperatly!
But there doesn’t look like a prospect QB the Niners can spend a 7th overall pick on. Harbaugh will look long and hard at the 2-3 perspective first round candidate QB’s, but I am beginning to think that in the end he will go with best player available. Then pick up a second round QB that he can work with over time. It is supposed to be Harbaugh’s strength, molding young QB’s. Hopefully he can find a nugget in the 2nd round. This is just a weak draft for QB’s. ANd if you are a team like the Niners, and you need a QB, you’re screwed. With the impending lockout, free agents won’t be ready in time to lead a team with a week or two to prepare, and a rookie will take longer but will grow over time. Harbaugh will have to make some hard decisions.
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by FaStRmAn on Feb 8, 2011 1:02 AM EST reply actions
yessss Robert Quinn!
by Archie Barberio on Feb 8, 2011 1:50 AM EST reply actions
LIONS 13th PICK
I bet they do something like they did when the Lions picked Pettigrew. I think they really wanted one of the top tier corners. They aren’t gonna get that so they pick for talent.
by Bernard J Shepherd on Feb 8, 2011 6:33 AM EST reply actions
Rams 14th
How is Jordan (a 3-4 type DE) supposed to bolster their Dline? Hall has been stellar while his career seems to be winding down.And i wont argue a replacement will be needed but with last years DE picked up that can hold for now. IDK who we’d get if Jones was off the board because other options as (Pouncey,Ayers,Watkins) would be kind of a reach at that spot. Im sure there has to be some other option at the 14 spot thats reasonable and solid.
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by SMASH44 on Feb 8, 2011 2:58 PM EST reply actions
Jordan’s versatility is what’s making him such a hot prospect. He can play end in a 4-3; in fact, many feel that’s his best position.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 8, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
ok so Newton?
6 teams have him at number one and your telling me NONE of those six take him lol what a watse of my time even reading this post
by David Howard Ayotte on Feb 10, 2011 6:54 PM EST reply actions
Rudolph?
Luke Stocker from the University of Tennessee will be the first TE taken in the draft. You can book that. If you watched any of the Senior Bowl practices it was obvious that he will be a terrific NFL player. He’s really big, a very good in-line blocker, runs precise routes and has really nice speed for a player his size.
by Ryan Eldridge on Feb 11, 2011 5:40 PM EST reply actions
49ers pick CB #1
We must improve the DBs to make our defense better and give our offense more opportunities via turnovers. So…
If Peterson is gone than Amukamara is the #1 pick and I’d take at least 2 more DBs in the draft, possibly 4 or 5 CB with a strong DB/S draft.
Drafting Von Miller isn’t a need or required, the 9ers have one of the best LB corps in the NFL and drafted a LB Bowman last year to replace the aging Spikes.
by NorCalFaithful on Feb 15, 2011 2:19 PM EST reply actions
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