2012 Draft
1. Colts - Andrew Luck QB
2. Rams - Matt Kalil LT
3. Browns - RGIII QB (Trade with Vikings)
4. Panthers - Justin Blackmon WR (Trade with Vikings, From Browns)
5. Bucs - Trent Richardson RB {alt. Mo Claiborne CB}
6. Skins - Luke Kuechly ILB
7. Jags - Jonathan Martin LT
8. Cowboys - Morris Claiborne CB (Trade with Miami) {alt. Dallas takes Kirkpatrick CB}
9. Vikings - Riley Reiff LT (From Panthers)
10. Bills - Quinton Coples DE
11. Chiefs - Courtney Upshaw LB
12. Seahawks - Andre Branch DE
13. Cards - Michael Floyd WR
14. Vikings - David Decastro G (Trade with Miami, From Dallas)
15. Eagles - Vontaze Burfict ILB
16. Jets - Melvin Ingram OLB
17. Bengals - Dre Kirkpatrick CB {alt. Trent Richardson RB}
18. Chargers - Jarvis Jones OLB
19. Bears - Alshon Jeffrey WR
20. Titans - Alonzo Dennard CB {alt. Mark Barron S}
21. Bengals - David Wilson RB {alt. Janoris Jenkins CB}
22. Miami - Mike Adams RT (From Minnesota, From Cleveland in trade for 3rd pick)
23. Lions - Peter Konz C
24. Steelers - Dontari Poe NT
25. Broncos - Lamar Miller RB
26. Texans - Kendall Wright WR
27. Patriots - Mark Barron S {alt. Devon Still DL}
28. Packers - Jayron Hosely CB {alt. Alonzo Dennard}
29. 49ers - Michael Brockers DT
30. Patriots - Devon Still DL {alt. Mercilus Wiley}
31. Ravens - Dont'a Hightower ILB
32. Giants - Fletcher Cox DT

I wouldn't really call this mock a prediction nor a strong sentiment of what I would do.  It's more of a "I could see this happen..."

1. Carolina -  Blaine Gabbert.  The Panthers have to take this risk.  Clausen can at least start while Gabbert learns the pro system and the plays.  If Clausen plays well, then you at least build up his tradeability.  If Jimmy plays poorly you at least have Gabbert.

2.  Denver - Marcell Dareus. Dareus might be the top rated player in the draft.  They don't need a QB so this makes the most sense. 

3.  Buffalo - Cam Newton. Fitzpatrick is not the QB of the future and there isn't a high enough rated tackle to take.  They do need some help on their d-line and they are letting a lot of highly regarded ones go by but this team needs a player to build around.  In fact, they already have a lot of the pieces to do so.

4. Cincinnati - Nick Fairley. This team should continue to build around its defense.  Plus, Gabbert and Newton are off the board.  Their D would be a menace with Fairley and Geno Atkins getting at the QB.

5. Arizona - Von Miller.  The scouts love some Von Miller and this is a position of need for the Cards.  I could see them moving this pick.

I don't see how the top 2 QBs could fall out of the top five.  Everyone but Denver will need an upgrade at QB coming into this season.

6. Cleveland - Da'Quan Bowers.  Like a lot of teams they could use some help for their pass rush.  Could be Quinn.

7. San Francisco - Patrick Peterson.  Top notch athlete that can do some work on special teams and has elite corner coverage potential.

8. Tennessee - Robert Quinn - Too high a talent to let go by.  You can always use more pass rush.  Could be Bowers. 

9. Dallas - Tyson Smith. I assume they'll take their highest rated tackle.  They could use some help on the d-line too but they'll decide keeping Romo healthy is more important.  I also assume they'll target Asomugha.

10. Washington - AJ Green.  No more Santana Moss.  They need some type of threat in their WR corps. 

11. Houston - Prince Amukamara.  This pick just seems obvious for a team with secondary needs.

12.  MInnesota - Cory Liuget.  The Williams Wall will be no more.  Why draft a OL when they have no one to protect?  Could Mallet end up here? 

I wouldn't be surprised if another QB shows up in this range but I'm not sure it would be a good pick.  The Vikings might get desperate though because they need an game one and ready QB.  Kolb, Bulger, or Tebow?

13. Detroit - Before I make this pick.  In my scenario here I would have to think that if a team wants Julio Jones then they are going to have to trade for him right here.  With that being said… New England - Julio Jones.  Not really the Patriots' style but they have the ammo to do it.  I assume they will find a way to hang on to their 28th pick but of course lose their 17th.  Of course this doesn't address their need for a pass rush but it gives the Patriots a very talented young receiver for Brady to throw to for the rest of his time in Gillette.

14. St. Louis - Aldon Smith.  If Steve Spagnuolo can't find a weapon for his young QB then the defensive minded coach will probably go with a d-lineman.  Most people may have him ranked behind Cameron Jordan but I see Smith as more of a Spagnuolo style DE. 

15. Miami - Looking to add draft picks.  Tampa Bay - Cameron Jordan.  Neither Jordan nor Aldon Smith would fall to them otherwise.  A nice trade up to acquire the highest player on their board at a position of need.
 
16. Jacksonville - JJ Watt.  Adding some big time talent to their d-line.  He'll fit their system nicely.
 
17. Detroit Lions - Anthony Castonzo.  He has the potential to play LT and the Lions can give him some time to learn.  Another team that should have protecting the QB on their mind.

18. San Diego -  Ryan Kerrigan. The Chargers are looking for help in their 3-4 and Kerrigan potentially fills that need at OLB.

19. New York G - Nate Solder.  He has the potential to play LT.  That should be the most important decision on picking an OL for the Giants. I would not be shocked if this pick was Akeem Ayers.

20. MIami -  Mark Ingram.  Best RB in the draft for a team that depends on them for their offense.

21. Kansas City - Gabe Carimi.  Another team who may look to solidify their o-line for many years to come.  It looks like the RT job would be his for the taking too.  LT of course is being held down by Brandon Albert.

22. Indianapolis - Mike Pouncey.  If he's their highest rated o-lineman then he's their pick.  Peyton did not look like a happy camper last season and Pouncey is ready to go.

Protect your assets.

23. Philadelphia - Jimmy Smith.  Character concerns don't seem to be an issue for Andy Reid.  Reportedly a position they are trying to upgrade too.

24.  New Orleans - Adrian Clayborn. They need help rushing the QB and they'll probably take their highest ranked DE.

25. Seattle - Jake Locker.  Pete Carroll has to know that the next tier of QB's are all probably going to go early in the 2nd round.  If he likes one of those QB's then he's probably going to take them now. 

26. Baltimore -  Muhammad Wilkerson.  He can get to the QB and is ready for the 3-4.

27. Atlanta - Cameron Heyward.  The Falcons could use some depth up front.

There should be at least seven teams eyeing a QB (Minnesota, San Francisco, Washington, Arizona, Tennessee, jacksonville, and Cincinnati) in the second round.  I assume that if one team really really wants one of Mallett, Ponder, or Dalton then they'll trade in front of the Bengals (3rd pick, 2nd round) to get him.  It could happen over the next few picks.  I really only see someone trading up for Mallet but I'd bet that it won't happen until the Packers turn or the Patriots' pick after next (1st pick, 2nd round).

28. New England - Akeem Ayers.  A LB that does everything well but combine.  I'm really started to think he gonna ends up on the Giants though.

29. Chicago - Derek Sherrod.  The Bears are looking to find a replacement for Tommie Harris but Sherrod would be very useful for their weak o-line.

30. New York J -  Phil Taylor.  A potential replacement for Kris Jenkins?

31. Pittsburgh - Orlando Franklin.  The Steelers are still trying to upgrade their o-line.  I'd bet they take the highest rated o-lineman on their board.

32. Green Bay - They could look to add to their D but I think they'll get a decent enough trade offer from someone that they'll move this pick.  Arizona Cardinals - Ryan Mallet.  He's got a big arm and pretty good accuracy, and the Cardinals have to do something.  He's also been playing in a pro system so he's ready to go for good or bad..

Round 2

1. New England - The Patriots move this pick to make up for the one they lost.  Cincinnati - Christian Ponder.  The Bengals move up two spots to make sure they get their QB.

2. Buffalo - Justin Houston.  The Bills take the best player on their board at a position they could use some help at.  Maybe Ijalana.  Whoever they have ranked higher.

3. New England - Benjamin Ijalana.  From the Bengals.

4. Denver - Stephen Paea.  The interior d-line is now completely redone and is possibly a strength.

5. Cleveland - Brooks Reed.  Like Denver they are redoing their line, but from the outside.

6. Green Bay - From Arizona.  The Packers trade down again.  San Francisco - Colin Kaepernick.  If they want him they'll have to get him before Tennessee does. 

7. Tennessee - Andy Dalton.  They get lucky by sitting on there hands.  He's the best QB left, the Titans can use one, and they gave up nothing to get him.  Tri-winning.

8. Dallas -  Danny Watkins.  If any team should know the importance of a good offensive line it's the Cowboys. 

9. Washington - Allen Bailey.  Should be able to play  end in a 3-4.  The Skins really need help on the d-line and I don't see them trading up for a QB or with the Eagles again for a QB. 

10. Houston - Rahim Moore.  Texans add the top ranked safety to finish the secondary makeover.  Maybe a WR?

11. Minnesota - Aaron Williams.  They draft him looking to move him to FS or use him in the nickel. 

12. Detroit - Curtis Brown. Who couldn't use a good CB? 

13. Green Bay - Ryan Williams. From San Francisco.  The Packers need an upgrade at RB.

14. Denver - Kyle Rudolph.  Rudolph would be a huge upgrade at TE for the Broncos.

15. St. Louis - Torrey Smith.  The Rams need a weapon in their WR corps.

16. Oakland - Marcus Cannon.  Jason Campbell needs as much rotation as possible and a possible replacement for Robert Gallery. 

17. Jacksonville -  Martez Wilson.  The Jaguars already got the DE they needed in the 1st round.  Might as well get the OLB now.

18.  San Diego - Quan Sturdivant.   The Chargers add a MLB to go with their OLB in the first..

19. Miami - Clint Boling.  From Tampa.  The Dolphins get some interior o-line help.

20. New York G - Bruce Carter.  The Giants need help at all three LBs positions.  His value is on the rise.

21. Indianapolis - Jurrel Casey.  The Colts need help on the d-line too. 

22. Philadelphia - William Rackley. The Eagles get help on the  o-line.

23.  Kansas City - Tandon Doss.  They need someone else opposite Dwayne Bowe.

24. New Orleans - Christian Ballard.  Best player on their board.

25.  Seattle - Ras-I Dowling.  Good upside pick at a position of need.  I would make this an OL pick if there was one worth making.

26. Baltimore - Jonathin Baldwin.  A downfield threat for a team looking for one.

27. Atlanta - Randall Cobb. The Falcons need more targets for Matt Ryan.

28. Detroit - Leonard Hankerson. From New England.  Calvin Johnson gets double covered too often.

29. San DIego - Greg Little.  Norv gets a little something for his offense.

30. Chicago - Marvin Austin.  Very good DT prospect and great value this late.

31. Pittsburgh - Brandon Harris.  Great value at a welcome position. 

32. Green Bay - Titus Young.  The Packers could use another receiver. :)

(I've edited this so many times I think I'll just repost it as a 2.0)

1. Carolina -  Cam Newton  The Panthers have to take this risk.  Clausen can at least start while Newton learns the pro system and the plays.  If Clausen plays well, then you at least build up his tradebility.  If Jimmy plays poorly you at least have Newton.

2.  Denver - Marcell Dareus. Dareus might be the top rated player in the draft.  They don't need a QB so this makes the most sense.  

3.  Buffalo - Blaine Gabbert. Fitzpatrick is not the QB of the future and there isn't a high enough rated tackle to take.  

4. Cincinnati - Nick Farley. This team should continue to build around its defense and Gabbert is off the board.  Their D would be a menace.

5. Arizona - Von Miller.  The scouts love some Von Miller and this is a position of need for the Cards.  I could see them moving this pick.

I don't see how the top 2 QBs could fall out of the top five.  Everyone but Denver will need an upgrade at QB coming into this season.

6. Cleveland - Da'Quan Bowers.  A player to build their defense around.  HIgh risk, high reward.

7. San Francisco - Patrick Peterson.  The safest pick in the draft?    

8. Tennessee - Robert Quinn - Too high a talent to let go by.  You can always use more pass rush.

9. Dallas - Tyson Smith. I assume they'll take their highest rated tackle.  They want to keep Romo healthy.

10. Washington - AJ Green.  No more Santana Moss.  They need some type of threat in their WR corps.  I could also see them take an o-tackle.  

11. Houston - Prince Amukamara.  This pick just seems obvious for a team with secondary needs.

12.  Minnesota - Cory Liuget.  The Williams Wall will be no more.  Why draft a OL when they have no one to protect?

I wouldn't be surprised if another QB shows up in this range but I'm not sure it would be a good pick.  If they Vikings go o-line then I see them making a move for a QB later in this round or early 2nd.

13. Detroit - Before I make this pick.  In my scenario here I would have to think that if a team wants Julio Jones then they are going to have to trade for him right here.  With that being said… New England - Julio Jones.  Not really the Patriots' style but they have the ammo and they have the need.  I assume they will find a way to hang on to their 28th pick but of course lose their 17th.

14. St. Louis - Mark Ingram. The head coach comes from a team that used two RB's to help win a Super Bowl and it's the future of the position.  Steven Jackson is a little injury prone too.  The team does need some offensive players in the form of some interior line help and wide receivers but none are worth the value here.  This may seem like an odd pick but they'll be flustered from losing Jones.

15. Miami - Akeem Ayers.  Big LB that should play well in a 3-4.

16. Jacksonville - Anthony Castonzo.  The Jags could solidify there o-line for years to come with the BC product and Eugene Monroe.

17. Detroit Lions - Derek Sherrod. has the potential to play LT and the Lions can give him some time to learn.  Another team that should have protecting the QB on their mind.

18. San Diego - JJ Watt.  I guy named Watt on the Chargers just seems like a perfect match.  He can also play in their 3-4.

19. New York G - Mike Pouncey. This will come down to whether they think Carimi or Sherrod can play LT in the future.  If not they'll probably go with the safest choice.

20. Tampa Bay - Aldon Smith.  Adding some more talent to their young d-line.

21. Kansas City - Gabe Carimi.  Another team looking to solidify their o-line for many years to come.  It looks like the RT job would be his for the taking too.  LT of course is being held down by Brandon Albert.

22. Indianapolis - Nate Solder.  If he's there highest rated o-lineman then he's their pick.  Peyton did not look like a happy camper last season.

Protect your assets.

23. Philadelphia - Cameron Jordan. The Eagles need a little help on D and this kid looks like he's got the ability to play OLB in their schemes.

24.  New Orleans - Adrian Clayborn. They need help rushing the QB and they'll probably take their highest ranked DE.

25. Seattle - Jimmy Smith.  Pete Carrol never seemed like the kind of guy concerned with character.  Smith is a first round talent and would help build up a potentially top notch secondary.

26. Baltimore - Aaron Williams. Jimmy Smith is off the board and the Ravens are looking to bolster the CB corps.

27. Atlanta - Orlando Franklin. The Falcons could use some help in their interior.  

28. New England - Ryan Kerriagan. The Patriots are looking for a DE/OLB in a 3-4 and this guy fills that need.

29. Chicago - Muhammad Wilkerson- The Bears are looking to find a replacement for Tommie Harris and this kid might be their highest ranked DT on the board.

30. New York J - Phil Taylor. Kris Jenkins' replacement.  Depending on how things go with Santonio Holmes I could also see Torrey Smith here.

31. Pittsburgh - Brandon Harris.  Since both of the top ranked guards are off the board the Steelers will probably go with upgrading their secondary.

32. Green Bay - Justin Houston.  The champs continue to build on to their top ranked defense.

I hear The Mets have chosen to discontinue their contract with the Norfolk Tides.  If true New York's AAA team will have to either play in New Orleans or Columbus next season.  The Nationals and The Orioles are also going to be without AAA teams at the end of the season.  So where's everyone going?  Does anyone have any news on this?

-The Yankees AAA team will play in Scranton Wilksbury next season.
-The Phillies AAA team will be playing in Ottawa next season and I believe that franchise will be moved to Allentown, PA the following season.

Anyone have the scoop on this kid?  He is 22 and playing in class A-Advanced for The Giants' Lancaster JetHawks.  He's hitting incredibly well but isn't getting much hype.  He's another kid from Hampton Roads VA which is becoming a hotbed for MLB talent.  He attended First Colonial High School ala Twins prospect David Winfree (injured?).

G  AB  R  H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG
66 238 54 80 16 1 20 65 158 35 62 0 1 .419 .664 .336

What are the Braves doing to this poor kid.  I thought he was suppose to be one of their top pitching prospects and yet he's just waisting away in their bullpen.  He's pitched just eleven innings this year and hasn't thrown a pitch in a game since 4/26.   Macay McBride came off the DL on the 30th and I figured there would have been a switch between the two players but here it is three days later and still nothing.  Maybe today.