The 2011 draft may be over, but its never too early to start preparing for next year. I'd love to have a top 32 big board made out soon, but my opinion isn't made up fully about some players. Until then, here is my top ten. Let me know what you think and who you would substitute. I filled in some reasonings to shed light on what I was thinking with each player.

1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford: The generic number one on every 2012 big board. Played like a stud through the 2010 season. If he can maintain that, will be the first overall pick in 2012.

2. Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina: Personally a huge fan of Jeffery. Has a massive frame and can fly. Great hands.

3. Matt Barkley, QB, Southern California: Another very "pro-ready" prospect. Could possibly surpass Luck as the number one rated quarterback in my opinion, but that would be way too brave this early in the year.

4. Matt Kalil, OT, Southern California: Potentially best tackle in a stacked offensive line class. 

5. Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina: Powerful and explosive end with great size and a quick first step.

6. Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma: Nearly came out this year. Makes a lot of tackles and can really run. 

7. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama: The second back in Alabama's stable for the past two years, Richardson could be a better pro than Heisman winner and former teammate Mark Ingram. 

8. Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State: Was unstoppable in 2010 as a redshirt sophomore. Should be fun to see how he tears up the big 12 in 2011. 

9. Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford: Athletic tackle who is no slouch in the running game.

10. Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska: The "other corner" in Nebraska's talented secondary of last year. Good ball skills and plays faster than his former teammate Prince Amukamara. 

Other players just outside the top ten...

- Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma

- Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M

- Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama

- Zack Brown, LB, North Carolina

- LaMichael James, RB, Oregon

I added another round, and used Walter Football's draft order as of December 14th. I also included some of the underclassmen I left out in my previous mock because of the likely hood they stay in school... yes, that includes the godly Andrew Luck.

Please excuse any repeats, made this the past few days while I should have been studying for exams. And yes, I'm aware of Bruce Carter's ACL surgery.

1. Carolina Panthers: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn***

2. Cincinnati Bengals: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson***

3. Denver Broncos: Marcel Dareus, DE, Alabama***

4. Detroit Lions: Bruce Carter, OLB, UNC

5. Buffalo Bills: Cameron Jordan, DE, California

6. Arizona Cardinals: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford***

7. Dallas Cowboys: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU***

8. San Francisco 49ers: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA***

9. Tennessee Titans: Marvin Austin, DT, UNC

10. Washington Redskins: Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn***

11. Houston Texans: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami***

12. Minnesota Vikings: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

13. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia***

14. New England Patriots: Robert Quinn, ROLB, UNC***

15. Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

16. San Diego Chargers: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M

17. Indianapolis Colts: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State

18. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama***

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

20. Green Bay Packers: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

21. St. Louis Rams: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama***

22. Jacksonville Jaguars: Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA***

23. Kansas City Chiefs: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh***

24. Chicago Bears: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

25. New York Giants: Allen Bailey, DT, Miami

26. New York Jets: Robert Sands, FS/SS, West Virginia***

27. Baltimore Ravens: Chase Minniefield, CB, Virginia***

28. New Orleans Saints: Josh Bynes, MLB, Auburn

29. Philadelphia Eagles: Rodney Hudson, G, Florida State

30. Pittsburgh Steelers: DeMarcus Love, OT, Arkansas

31. Atlanta Falcons: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue

32. New England Patriots: Stephen Paea, DE, Oregon State

Round 2

33. New England Patriots: Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas***

34. Cincinnati Bengals: DeAndre McDaniel, SS, Clemson

35. Detroit Lions: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

36. Buffalo Bills: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas***

37. Denver Broncos: Deunta Williams, FS, UNC

38. Dallas Cowboys: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State

39. Arizona Cardinals: Mason Foster, OLB, Washington

40. Tennessee Titans: Brandon Burton, CB, Utah***

41. Washington Redskins: Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida

42. Houston Texans: Jared Crick, DT, Nebraska***

43. Minnesota Vikings: Greg Jones, OLB, Michigan State

44. Cleveland Browns: Quan Sturdivant, ILB, UNC

45. San Francisco 49ers: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State

46. Seattle Seahawks: Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida***

47. Oakland Raiders: Lee Ziemba, OT, Auburn

48. Indianapolis Colts: DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma

49. Denver Broncos: Dontay Moch, OLB, Nevada

50. San Diego Chargers: Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma***

51. Green Bay Packers: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami

52. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma***

53. St. Louis Rams: Drake Nevis, DT, LSU

54. Kansas City Chiefs: Jerrell Powe, NT, Mississippi

55. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeremy Beal, DE, Oklahoma

56. Chicago Bears: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas***

57. New York Jets: Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia

58. Baltimore Ravens: Jaiquawn Jarrett, FS, Temple

59. New York Giants: Davon House, CB, New Mexico State

60. New Orleans Saints: Shane Vereen, RB, California***

61. Philadelphia Eagles: Jarvis Jenkins, DT, Clemson

62. Pittsburgh Steelers: Nate Potter, G/OT, Boise State

63. Atlanta Falcons: Ronald Johnson, WR, USC

64. New England Patriots: Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia

Round 3.

65. Carolina Panthers: Greg Little, WR, UNC

66. Cincinnati Bengals: Austin Pettis, WR, Boise State

67. Buffalo Bills: Sam Acho, OLB, Texas

68. Denver Broncos: Kenrick Ellis, NT, Hampton

69. Detroit Lions: Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh

70. Arizona Cardinals: Chykie Brown, CB, Texas

71. Dallas Cowboys: James Brewer, OT, Indiana

72. New Orleans Saints: Justin Boren, G, Ohio State

73. Houston Texans: Quinton Carter, FS, Oklahoma

74. New England Patriots: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

75. Cleveland Browns: Christian Ballard, DE, Iowa

76. San Francisco 49ers: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland***

77. Tennessee Titans: Colin McCarthy, OLB, Miami

78. Oakland Raiders: Jabaal Sheard, DE, Pittsburgh

79. San Diego Chargers: Pernell McPhee, DE, Mississippi State

80. Miami Dolphins: Kristofer O'Dowd, C, USC

81. San Diego Chargers: Clint Boling, OT, Georgia

82. Indianapolis Colts: Sione Fua, DT, Stanford

83. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Will Hill, FS, Florida***

84. Green Bay Packers: Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State

85. St. Louis Rams: Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State

86. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mike Berry, G, Auburn

87. Kansas City Chiefs: Marcus Cannon, G/OT, TCU

88. Chicago Bears: Adrian Taylor, DT, Oklahoma

89. Baltimore Ravens: Ryan McMahon, C, Florida State

90. New York Giants: James Carpenter, OT, Alabama

91. San Diego Chargers: Curtis Brown, CB, Texas

92. New Orleans Saints: Lawrence Guy, DT, Arizona State

93. Philadelphia Eagles: Chris Galippo, OLB/MLB, USC***

94. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kelvin Sheppard, ILB, LSU

95. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Morgan, OLB, USC

96. New England Patriots: Dwight Dasher, ATH, Middle Tennessee State

Round 4

97. Carolina Panthers: Josh Moffit, G, Wisconsin

98. Cincinnati Bengals: Kendric Burney, CB, UNC

99. Seattle Seahawks: Colby Whitlock, DT, Texas Tech

100. Detroit Lions: Jerrell Jernigan, WR, Troy

101. Buffalo Bills: Armon Binns, WR, Cincinnati

102. Dallas Cowboys: Cliff Matthews, OLB, South Carolina

103. Arizona Cardinals: Joseph Barksdale, OT, LSU

104. Houston Texans: Ben Ijalana, G, Villanova

105. Minnesota Vikings: Mike Blanc, DT, Auburn

106. Cleveland Browns: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia

107. San Francisco 49ers: Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Ohio State

108. Tennessee Titans: Terrell Zachary, WR, Auburn

109. Philadelphia Eagles: Jarriel King, OT, South Carolina

110. Buffalo Bills: Alex Wujciak, ILB, Maryland

111. Oakland Raiders: K.J. Wright, OLB, Mississippi State

112. San Francisco 49ers: Derrick Hill, DE, California

113. Indianapolis Colts: Ahmad Black, SS, Florida

114. Miami Dolphins: Brian Smith, ILB, Notre Dame

115. Green Bay Packers: Ugo Chinasa, OLB, Oklahoma State

116. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rashad Carmichael, CB, Virginia Tech

117. St. Louis Rams: Stephen Schilling, G, Michigan

118. Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Walker, OLB, Tennessee

119. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech

120. Chicago Bears: Mark LeGree, FS, Appalachian State

121. New York Giants: Graig Cooper, RB, Miami

122. New York Jets: Lazarius Levingston, DE, LSU

123. Baltimore Ravens: Evan Royster, RB, Penn State

124. Jacksonville Jaguars: Marcus Gilchrist, CB, Clemson

125. Philadelphia Eagles: Terrance Tolliver, WR, LSU

126. Pittsburgh Steelers: Vincent Brown, WR, San Diego State

127. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Hogan, CB, West Virginia

128. New England Patriots: Tim Barnes, C, Missouri

Round 5.

129. Carolina Panthers: D.J. Williams, TE, Arkansas

130. Cincinnati Bengals: Pat Devlin, QB, Delaware

131. Detroit Lions: Scott Lutrus, MLB, Connecticut

132. Buffalo Bills: Luke Stocker, TE, Tennessee

133. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Brandon Saine, RB, Ohio State

134. Arizona Cardinals: Chris Culliver, SS, South Carolina

135. Dallas Cowboys: Andy Dalton, QB, TCU

136. Minnesota Vikings: Case Keenum, QB, Houston

137. Cleveland Browns: Thomas Claiborne, G, Boston College

138. San Francisco 49ers: Jasper Simmons, FS, Missouri

139. Tennessee Titans: Ricky Stanzi, QB, Iowa

140. Washington Redskins: James Rodgers, WR, Oregon State

141. Houston Texans: Markus White, DE, Florida State

142. Oakland Raiders: Dontavia Bogan, WR, USF

143. Seattle Seahawks: Pierre Allen, DE, Nebraska

144. Indianapolis Colts: Nathan Enderle, QB, Idaho

145. Miami Dolphins: Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, WR, Iowa

146. Philadelphia Eagles: Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State

147. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: John Bender, G, Nevada

148. Green Bay Packers: Talmadge Jackson, CB, Oregon

149. St. Louis Rams: Weslye Saunders, TE, South Carolina

150. Jacksonville Jaguars: Matt Szcur, ATH, Villanova

151. Kansas City Chiefs: Charles Brown, CB, UNC

152. Chicago Bears: LaVon Brazil, WR, Ohio

153. New York Jets: Jason Pinkston, OT, Pittsburgh

154. Baltimore Ravens: Kentrell Locket, OLB, Mississippi

155. Minnesota Vikings: Jermale Hines, FS, Ohio State

156. Washington Redskins: Devon Torrence, CB, Ohio State

157. Philadelphia Eagles: Derrick Locke, RB, Kentucky

158. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ted Laurent, DE, Mississippi

159. Atlanta Falcons: Carl Johnson, G, Florida

160. New England Patriots: Zac Etheridge, SS, Auburn

The more mocks I make, I get a stronger urge to do another. This is my favorite mock so far, and will probably be my last for a few weeks. I worked in the suggestions I agreed with on my last one and made changes, a surprise here or there, plus added round three and four.

1. Buffalo Bills: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA***

2. Carolina Panthers: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU***

3. San Francisco 49ers: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

4. Dallas Cowboys: Cameron Jordan, DE, California

5. Denver Broncos: Marcel Dareus, DE, Alabama***

6. Detroit Lions: Bruce Carter, OLB, UNC

7. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia***

8. Cincinnati Bengals: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

9. Arizona Cardinals: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

10. Minnesota Vikings: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn***

11. San Diego Chargers: Robert Quinn, ROLB, UNC***

12. St. Louis Rams: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama***

13. Seattle Seahawks: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas***

14. Jacksonville Jaguars: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson***

15. Washington Redskins: Rodney Hudson, G, Florida State

16. Chicago Bears: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

17. New England Patriots: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State

18. Miami Dolphins: Josh Bynes, ILB, Auburn

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia

20. Houston Texans: Deunta Williams, FS, UNC

21. Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami***

22. Kansas City Chiefs: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh***

23. New Orleans Saints: Marvin Austin, DT, UNC

24. Tennessee Titans: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas***

25. Green Bay Packers: Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida

26. New York Giants: Allen Bailey, DT, Miami

27. Atlanta Falcons: Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma***

28. Indianapolis Colts: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

29. New York Jets: Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska***

30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida***

31. Baltimore Ravens: Robert Sands, FS, West Virginia***

32. New England Patriots: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M

Round 2

33. Buffalo Bills: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State

34. New England Patriots: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama***

35. San Francisco 49ers: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri***

36. Dallas Cowboys: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State

37. Denver Broncos: DeAndre McDaniel, SS, Clemson

38. Detroit Lions: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

39. Cleveland Browns: Quan Sturdivant, ILB, UNC

40. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame***

41. Arizona Cardinals: Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU***

42. Minnesota Vikings: Curtis Brown, CB, Texas

43. San Diego Chargers: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State***

44. St. Louis Rams: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami

45. Seattle Seahawks: Chykie Brown, CB, Texas

46. Jacksonville Jaguars: Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA***

47. Washington Redskins: Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas***

48. Chicago Bears: Greg Jones, OLB, Michigan State

49. Oakland Raiders: Justin Boren, G, Ohio State

50. Denver Broncos: Jerrell Powe, NT, Mississippi

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh

52. Houston Texans: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State

53. Philadelphia Eagles: Lee Ziemba, OT, Auburn

54. Kansas City Chiefs: Kristopher O'Dowd, C, USC

55. New Orleans Saints: Chris Galippo, MLB/OLB, USC***

56. Tennessee Titans: Jaiquawn Jarrett, FS, Temple

57. Green Bay Packers: Ronald Johnson, WR, USC

58. New York Giants: Kendric Burney, CB, UNC

59. Atlanta Falcons: James Brewer, OT, Indiana

60. Indianapolis Colts: DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma

61. New York Jets: Dontay Mock, OLB, Nevada

62. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kelvin Sheppard, ILB, LSU

63. Baltimore Ravens: Austin Pettis, WR, Boise State

64. New England Patriots: Dwight Dasher, ATH, Middle Tennessee State

Round 3.

65. Buffalo Bills: Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma***

66. Carolina Panthers: Drake Nevis, DT, LSU

67. San Francisco 49ers: Jurell Casey, DE, USC***

68. Dallas Cowboys: Martez Wilson, ILB, Illinois***

69. Denver Broncos: Nate Potter, OT/G, Boise State***

70. Detroit Lions: Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State

71. Cleveland Browns: Armon Armstead, DE, USC***

72. Cincinnati Bengals: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

73. Arizona Cardinals: Davon House, CB, New Mexico State

74. New England Patriots: Jermarcus Hardrick, OT/G, Nebraska***

75. San Diego Chargers: Jarvis Jenkins, DE, Clemson

76. St. Louis Rams: Quinton Carter, FS/SS, Oklahoma

77. San Diego Chargers: Rashad Carmichael, CB, Virginia Tech

78. Jacksonville Jaguars: DeMarcus Love, OT, Arkansas

79. Philadelphia Eagles: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue

80. Chicago Bears: Stephen Good, G, Oklahoma***

81. Oakland Raiders: Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia

82. Miami Dolphins: Ahmad Black, SS, Florida

83. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Evan Royster, RB, Penn State

84. Houston Texans: Scott Lutrus, MLB, Connecticut

85. Philadelphia Eagles: Colin McCarthy, OLB, Miami

86. Kansas City Chiefs: Pat Devlin, QB, Delaware 

87. New Orleans Saints: Mark LeGree, FS, Appalachian State

88. Tennessee Titans: Adrian Taylor, DT, Oklahoma

89. Green Bay Packers: Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State

90. New York Giants: Clint Boling, OT, Georgia

91. Atlanta Falcons: Sam Acho, DE, Texas

92. Indianapolis Colts: Sione Fua, DT, Stanford

93. San Diego Chargers: Joseph Barksdale, OT, LSU

94. Pittsburgh Steelers: Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor

95. Baltimore Ravens: Chris Walker, OLB, Tennessee 

96. New England Patriots: Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State

Round 4

97. Buffalo Bills: Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Ohio State

98. Carolina Panthers: Greg Little, WR, UNC

99. San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Saine, RB, Ohio State

100. Dallas Cowboys: Chris Culliver, SS, South Carolina

101. New England Patriots: Charles Brown, CB, UNC

102. Detroit Lions: Marcus Cannon, OT, TCU

103. Cleveland Browns: Jasper Simmons, FS, Missouri

104. Cincinnati Bengals: Colby Whitlock, DT, Texas Tech

105. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Blanc, DT, Auburn

106. Minnesota Vikings: John Bender, G, Nevada

107. San Francisco 49ers: Carl Johnson, G, Florida

108. St Louis Rams: Marcus Gilchrist, CB, Clemson

109. Buffalo Bills: D.J. Williams, TE, Arkansas

110. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech

111. New Orleans Saints: Terrance Toliver, WR, LSU

112. Chicago Bears: Derrick Locke, RB, Kentucky

113. Oakland Raiders: Michael Morgan, OLB, USC

114. Miami Dolphins: Graig Cooper, RB, Miami

115. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Brian Lainhart, FS, Kent State

116. Houston Texans: James Rodgers, WR, Oregon State

117. Philadelphia Eagles: Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse

118. Kansas City Chiefs: Kendrick Ellis, NT, Hampton

119. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brandon Hogan, CB, West Virginia

120. Tennessee Titans: Tim Barnes, C, Missouri

121. Green Bay Packers: Mark Herzlich, OLB, Boston College

122. New York Giants: K.J. Wright, OLB, Miss. State

123. Atlanta Falcons: Armon Binns, WR, Cincinnati

124. Indianapolis Colts: Shiloh Keo, SS, Idaho

125. New York Jets: Brian Smith, ILB, Notre Dame

126. Pittsburgh Steelers: Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida

127. Baltimore Ravens: Christian Ballard, DE, Iowa

128. Seattle Seahawks: Zac Etheridge, SS, Auburn

Here is my two rounder. I changed up my first round from last week as well. Draft order is from ESPN Week Eight power rankings. All criticism is welcome of course.

Round 1.

1. Buffalo Bills: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

2. San Francisco 49ers: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

3. Detroit Lions: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson***

4. Carolina Panthers: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU***

5. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia***

6. Denver Broncos: Cameron Jordan, DE, Cal

7. Dallas Cowboys: Marcell Dareus, DE, Alabama***

8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

9. San Diego Chargers: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA***

10. New England Patriots: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State

11. Cincinnati Bengals: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn***

12. Arizona Cardinals: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas***

13. St. Louis Rams: DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma

14. Minnesota Vikings: Marvin Austin, DT, UNC

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida***

16. Seattle Seahawks: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida St.

17. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama***

18. Chicago Bears: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

19. New Orleans Saints: Bruce Carter, OLB, UNC

20. Washington Redskins: Rodney Hudson, G, Florida St.

21. Kansas City Chiefs: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh***

22. Philadelphia Eagles: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia

23. Green Bay Packers: Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida

24. New York Giants: Robert Quinn, DE, UNC***

25. Houston Texans: Deunta Williams, FS, UNC

26. Tennessee Titans: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas***

27. Indianapolis Colts: Quan Sturdivant, MLB, UNC

28. Atlanta Falcons: Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh

29. Baltimore Ravens: Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA***

30. New England Patriots: Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas St.

31. New York Jets: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M

32. Pittsburgh Steelers: Allen Bailey, DE, Miami

Round 2

33. Buffalo Bills: Jared Crick, DT, Nebraska***

34. San Francisco 49ers: Nick Foles, QB, Arizona***

35. Detroit Lions: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

36. New England Patriots: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama***

37. Cleveland Browns: Josh Bynes, ILB, Auburn

38. Denver Broncos: DeAndre McDaniel, SS, Clemson

39. Dallas Cowboys: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi St.

40. Jacksonville Jaguars: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri***

41. San Diego Chargers: Ronald Johnson, WR, USC

42. Oakland Raiders: Justin Boren, G, Ohio State

43. Cincinnati Bengals: Robert Sands, FS, West Virginia***

44. Arizona Cardinals: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

45. St. Louis Rams: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame***

46. Minnesota Vikings: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami***

47. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma***

48. Seattle Seahawks: Curtis Brown, CB, Texas

49. Denver Broncos: Jerrell Powe, NT, Mississippi

50. Chicago Bears: Chykie Brown, CB, Texas

51. New Orleans Saints: Roy Helu, RB, Nebraska

52. Washington Redskins: Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas***

53. Kansas City Chiefs: Drake Nevis, DE, LSU

54. Philadelphia Eagles: Jermarcus Hardrick, OT, Nebraska***

55. Green Bay Packers: Kelvin Sheppard, ILB, LSU

56. New York Giants: Greg Jones, MLB/OLB, Michigan St.

57. Houston Texans: Kendric Burney, CB/FS, UNC

58. Tennessee Titans: Mark Baron, SS, Alabama***

59. Indianapolis Colts: Nate Potter, OT/G/C, Boise St.***

60. Atlanta Falcons: Chris Galippo, MLB, USC***

61. Baltimore Ravens: Mark Herzlich, OLB, Boston College

62. New England Patriots: Dwight Dasher, ATH, Middle Tenn. St.

63. New York Jets: Stephen Paea, DE, Oregon St.

64. Pittsburgh Steelers: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

I've had a mock scribbled down on paper now for awhile now. I was moving it around today and decided to put up my first mock of the 2011 draft. I like to change things up, as could be seen in my mocks from last year, though this one is more conventional because of its early date. ESPN week 7 power rankings were used for order. All criticism is welcome, it makes us both better. Here we go

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The past few months, you have heard some, mainly myself, call for a move towards a West Coast style offense by the Jags for the 2010 season. With the teams recent acquisitions on the offensive side of the ball, a move in offensive philosophy doesn't seem that far out of the question. Pass blocking pieces have been added slowly but surely the past season and this upcoming one. With an offensive line sporting pass blockers, pass offense type receivers, and offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, who specializes in passing offenses, saying to look for a more opened up offense in 2010, the move seems more likely to happen than not.

Bill Walsh is the widely known creator of the West Coast scheme. First displaying it in Cincinnati, he gained mass fame with it in San Francisco with Joe Montana, later followed by Steve Young after Walsh's time. Numerous disciples of Walsh such as Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren, and Jon Gruden would continue on to find success and win championships with the system. 

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Here is the second half of my top 32 big board. Once the season starts up, I'll be able to do more types of things relating to the 2011 class. Feel free to offer thoughts on your favorite players. Excuse any mistakes. Been throwing this together the past few days late at night. 

17. Will Hill, S: Top recruit out of high school has been on and off the field for Florida the past few years because of their secondary talent. Should have an outstanding season. ***

18. Travis Lewis, LB: Primarily outside backer could get into the first with a good season. Is athletic and fast with underrated instincts. ***

19. Cameron Heyward, DE: Almost came out this year and was considered a fringe first round prospect. Has the talent around him to succeed at Ohio State. If he turns in a good season he could get into conversations in what appears to be a great defensive end class.

20. Blaine Gabbert, QB: Missouri spread offense product brings loads of potential to the table. Is 6'4", over 230 pounds and runs a 4.5 forty yard dash. With a solid season he could really get himself a nice draft spot. ***

21. Adrian Clayborn, DE: Big defensive end who projects more as a 3-4 end. 

22. Ryan Mallet, QB: Doesn't impress me as much as some. A staggering 6'7" cannon armed quarterback, Mallet needs work on his footwork and accuracy. *** 

23. Aaron Williams, CB: Another athletic longhorn who may never lock down the first corner spot, but could be a really good second corner.

24. Greg Jones, LB: Another guy who nearly came out this year, he will wait a year. Solid linebacker who needs to bulk up if he wants to continue to play middle in the NFL.

25. Anthony Costonzo, T: Tall, strong tackle who could stand to add even more bulk to his tall frame. 

26. Allen Bailey, DT: Versatile defensive lineman who shows the athleticism to play outside and the power to play inside. His position is pending; he fits in multiple schemes. 

27. Armon Binns, WR: May put up better numbers than Mardy Gilyard this year. Could add some muscle and bulk, and route running needs work, but Binns has the look of a solid number 2 receiver. 

28. Jared Crick, DT: Dominating as his former teammate Suh? No. A solid defensive tackle who could improve his stock? Yes. ***

29. Lee Ziemba, T: A consistent tackle who plays hurt and doesn't stop until the whistle blows. Questionable if he has the feet to play on the left. 

30. Greg Romeus, DE: Solid 4-3 end with upside.

31. Prince Amukamara, CB: Sweet name goes with the ability to play any coverage. 

32. Jerrod Johnson, QB: High for this guy, most likely a second round pick, but I really like him. Will need to sit for a year or two, but with a good coach and time to learn a playbook he could be a real player at QB.

My ideal draft scenario is to grab one of the top wideouts in the first, and aim for a QB in the second. Jonathan Baldwin, Michael Floyd, Julio Jones are all standouts. Jerrod Johnson will be available in the second, or maybe the Jags can get lucky and have Gabbert fall to them.

Most important thing is BAP though If a DT is it, I'm sure Gene will take him. 

Early? Hell no. Its time to get back into the draft mood.  In the next month or so I'll put up a full first 32. Here is my first 16 to get everyone in the drafting spirit... again. 

Feel free to poke, prod, textually rape, whatever. Let me hear what you think. This has a Jaguars tint to it, thats why I'm posting it here. Still best overall, but in some cases, for the Jaguars. 

* Denotes year(s) of eligibility left.

1. Jake Locker, QB: Physical specimen with the live arm of Jamarcus , the accuracy of Bradford, and the running speed of Mike Vick. My official man crush candidate of 2011.

2. Robert Quinn, DE: Considered to be a top five talent. Pro-ready with even more potential to expand upon. ***

3.  Christian Ponder, QB: Great all around prospect who is relatively pro ready. Can make all the throws, and accuracy and decision making improved greatly from sophomore to junior season. 

4. Marvin Austin, DE: Opposite from Quinn, makes plays at the other end spot on the North Carolina defense. Pro-ready prospect, who along with Quinn looks to be a perennial pro bowler. ***

5. Marcus Cannon, T: Athletic tackle from one of the nations biggest sweet hearts. 

6. Michael Floyd, WR: Could easily become the most sought after receiver in the draft with a year similar to his former teammate Golden Tate's 2009 campaign. ***

7. DaQuan Bowers, DE: Physical specimen from Clemson. Is built like a linebacker, and personally my favorite end recruit for the 2011 draft if he comes out. ***

8. Patrick Peterson, CB: After being thrown to the wolves as a freshman and having a nice season as a sophomore, Peterson is set for a top ten worthy junior season. Could become a shutdown corner. ***

9. Clint Bollig, T: A solid tackle who could raise or lower his stock depending on his junior season. Will most likely come out if he performs well. ***

10. Mark Ingram, RB: Any Heisman winner at running back is selected top ten, if not fifteen. Plenty of teams could benefit from the boost Ingram would provide a running game. ***

11. Julio Jones, WR: A disappointing sophomore season for some, a junior season similar to his freshman year could earn him a high draft stock. ***

12. Michael Morgan, LB: A USC backer who makes plays all over the field. Can play all three positions in the 4-3. 

13. Jonathan Baldwin, WR: A Pittsburgh product. Could put up great numbers if his quarterback play improves further. Runs crisp routes and is prepared for the NFL in a pro style offense. ***

14. Ras-I Dowling, CB: Almost came out this year, and received a probable late first early second grade. Will challenge Peterson for the title of best cornerback in the country.

15. Andrew Luck, QB: The Stanford product could challenge Ponder and Locker for the top ranking among quarterbacks. Is intelligent and pro-ready. ***

16. A.J. Green, WR: Comes down to preference with receivers. Green is big and fast. Needs to improve his route running to solidify a top half first selection, but is a physically gifted receiver who makes plays week in week out. 

The 2011 class, looking at it early, appears to be stock full of QBs and wide receivers. A team in need of offensive fire power picked a good need to have. There are plenty of receivers and quarterbacks who didn't make my top sixteen that could be first round, if not top sixteen selections. Blaine Gabbert(QB), Kyle Rudolf(TE/WR), Armon Binns(WR), Darvin Adams(WR), and Jacory Harris(QB) have a lot of first round potential if they have good junior/senior seasons.

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Sup gangstas. Here is my big board for the first round. This is kind of just a run through, I intend on doing a few more before the draft. This is how I value the players, and I promise its better than Vic's. Please comment and let me hear your own opinions on where someone should go. Textually rape me if you want because I dare to think outside of the box. It's okay, I still love you. 

1: Ndamukong Suh, Defensive Tackle. Can't really argue here. Best value at 1.

2: Russell Okung, Offensive Tackle. Better than McCoy. Okung looks to be a future all pro.

3: Gerald McCoy, Defensive Tackle. The second best defensive tackle, third best player. 

4. Derrick Morgan, Defensive End. Safe pick. Won't set the sack record, but won't bust either.

5. Sergio Kindle, Outside Linebacker. If Brian Orakpo taught us anything last year, its that those Texas tweeners can play football.

6. Earl Thomas, Free Safety. Outstanding instincts, along with versatility and athleticism. 

7. Jimmy Clausen, Quarterback. Best QB in the draft. Character concerns are blown out of proportion.

8. Eric Berry, Safety. Great player, but doesn't have Thomas' instincts.

9. Brandon Graham, Defensive End/OLB. Only reason people can knock him for is his height.

10. Dez Bryant, Wide Receiver. Will be a superstar.

11. Jason Pierrre-Paul, Defensive End. Upside is mouth watering.

12. Anthony Davis, Offensive Tackle. Could end up being as good as Okung.

13. Rolando McClain, Inside Linebacker. SEC standout lacks some things.

14. C.J. Spiller, Running Back. Comparisons to Reggie Bush don't hold water. Spiller goes north to south. You all know I love Bush though.

15. Dan Williams, Defensive Tackle/Nose. Best nose tackle option in the draft.

16. Sean Weatherspoon, Linebacker. Could play in the middle with a stout d-line.

17. Trent Williams, Offensive Tackle. Can play right or left, but may end up on the right.

18. Ryan Matthews, Running Back. Will surprise.

19. Joe Haden, Cornerback. Overrated, good player nonetheless. 

20. Devin McCourty, Cornerback. Underrated, could be ahead of Haden.

21. Taylor Mays, Safety. I love this guy. He runs a sup 4.3, I can work with him.

22. Kyle Wilson, Cornerback. Talented crop of corners this year, especially in the first. All comes down to preference. 

23. Jahvid Best, Running Back. Talented, any team would love to have him. Will never carry a whole load though.

24. Golden Tate, Wide Receiver. Safe wide out pick. Hines Ward with more speed. 

25. Maurkice Pouncey, Guard/Center. Could be a centerpiece on the interior for years. Versatile, and can play all three interior spots.

26. Bryan Baluga, Tackle. Intelligent technician.

27. Daryl Washington, Outside Linebacker. Technically sound play maker.

28. Brian Price, Defensive Tackle. Not a bad player at all, and could go high in the draft.

29. Demaryius Thomas, Wide Receiver. Extremely high ceiling, looks like another Calvin Johnson. 

30. Sam Bradford, Quarterback. Just don't see what the fascination is with this guy.

31. Arrelious Benn, Wide Receiver. A ton of potential hidden by poor quarterback play in college.

32. Ricky Sapp, Outside Linebacker. Underrated athlete who could shine in a 3-4.

A lot of talk circulating around here lately has been of Jack Del Rio wanting to upgrade add to the competition at the linebacker position. A general idea has been to bump Durant back outside and get another man from the draft to fill in the middle. Another is to leave Durant in the middle with Smith at Will, and upgrade the Sam spot. No telling what the lineup will be, but the organization has hinted at new faces being brought in, along with all of their trips to pro days looking at linebackers.

Micah Johnson was considered a late bloomer at Kentucky. He was a top recruit who had vast expectations placed on him the instant he took Kentucky's practice field. After two years of struggling, he took off and finished out his career at Kentucky being considered one of the best interior linebackers in the SEC. He projects as a middle backer at the next level, possibly being able to play Sam. Johnson is projected as a fringe late second, most likely early to mid third round prospect; he is in perfect position for the Jags to grab him. 

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After a while without mocking, I'm back for my post-combine four rounder. Before the combine it was "average joe's," now its Some Ducks. No explanations in the post, but I'll be happy to explain my thinking in the comments below. Remember I like to change things up here and there, just keep that in mind... As usual, all questions, statements, ideas and rapings are encouraged, as it makes us all better. Without further rambling...

1. St Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, Quarterback(Personally I hate Bradford, but I just see the Rams taking him)

2. Detroit Lions: Gerald McCoy, Defensive Tackle

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ndamukong Suh, Defensive Tackle

4. Washington Redskins: Russell Okung, Offensive Tackle

5. Kansas City Chiefs: Rolando McClain, Inside Linebacker

6. Seattle Seahawks: Jimmy Clausen, Quarterback

7. Cleveland Browns: Dez Bryant, Wide Receiver

8. Oakland Raiders: Derrick Morgan, Defensive End

9. Buffalo Bills: Anthony Davis, Offensive Tackle

10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Eric Berry, Safety (No, not a homer pick. Discuss it in the comments if you want homeys.)

11. Denver Broncos: Jared Odrick, Defensive End

12. Miami Dolphins: Dan Williams, Nose Tackle

13. San Francisco 49ers: Joe Haden, Cornerback

14. Seattle Seahawks: Bryan Bulaga, Offenisve Tackle

15. New York Giants: Earl Thomas, Safety

16. Tennessee Titans: Brandon Graham, Defensive End

17. San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Spiller, Running Back

18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Iupati, Guard

19. Atlanta Falcons: Jason Pierre-Paul, Defensive End

20. Houston Texans: Kyle Wilson, Cornerback

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Golden Tate, Wide Receiver

22. New England Patriots: Sergio Kindle, Linebacker

23. Green Bay Packers: Bruce Campbell, Offensive Tackle

24. Philadelphia Eagles: Perrish Cox, Cornerback

25. Baltimore Ravens: Jermaine Gresham, Tight End

26. Arizona Cardinals: Brandon Spikes, Linebacker

27. Dallas Cowboys: Trent Williams, Offensive Tackle

28. San Diego Chargers: Jonathan Dwyer, Running Back

29. New York Jets: Demaryius Thomas, Wide Receiver

30. Minnesota Vikings: Brian Price, Defensive Tackle

31. Indianapolis Colts: Charles Brown, Offensive Tackle

32. New Orleans Saints: Sean Weatherspoon, Linebacker

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For the upcoming draft, defense appears to be the primary point that is going to be addressed with our current five, hopefully more, picks. Unless Joe Haden falls to us at 10, I don't see another corner who would be the best available player at that spot. However, as we learned last year with Derek Cox, defensive back talent can be found in the mid rounds with success...

Perrish Cox is an intriguing prospect coming out of the Big 12's Oklahoma State; a conference, and school not known for defense, but rather the opposite of defense, namely the spread offense. Cox is a bit of a streaky player, yet never has horrible games. When he is hot, he is possibly one of the top five cornerbacks in the nation. 

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Okay, I'm in a draft mood. Truth is this is the first time I've been in a good mood in three weeks, so I figure now is a good time to do a few of these. Without further rambling...

Zac Robinson really rose to fame during the 2008-2009 season. The Cowboys as a whole had their ups and downs throughout the season, struggling to put wins together; Robinson, on the other hand, had his best season at Okie State. He threw for 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns, with a 65% completion percentage. He did play in a spread offense, like every other halfway known Big 12 quarterback. However he, unlike Graham Harrell and Colt McCoy, perhaps has some potential to stick on an NFL roster and even become a starter someday. 

Like Jarrett Brown, Robinson would be a bit of a project. While his mechanics are a bit more polished than Brown's they are still not considered NFL ready. Plus with the coloring book offense he became accustomed to in college, there would be some work to be done to make him a full time drop back passer. 

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Aight, let me start by introducing my new title. It used to be "Average Joe's," but I figured, new season coming up, new introduction. I'm glad the draft is quickly approaching. This is my favorite time of year, other than week 1 of the regular season. This scouting season I'm going to be doing mostly later round players who have potential to be starters/playmakers. Jonathan, Adam and Brian do a great job with the scouting reports, this is just a side contribution to add to the discussion. 

Brown is viewed by many, and rightly so, as a project. Brown arrived at West Virginia the same year as the Big East household name Pat White. He red-shirted and waited a long four years on the bench as he watched White become a super star. With limited time in White's shadow, he caught the attention of some scouts, as he was on a pre-season watch list before the start of the 2009 season. 

The Jaguars are viewed as needing a quarterback of the future. Two years ago Garrard was young going into his thirties, but after two years of leading the league in being knocked down, he can no longer be considered younger than his age suggests. The Jags need a plan for the future, yet have too many needs to worry about drafting a first round QB who will hold a clipboard. Brown is willing to learn and coachable, not to mention the athletic ability he brings to the table. 

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Alright, I've decided to pound out a three round mock. I'm not going to talk about each pick as much, cause I hate talking about my decision to mock somebody somewhere. I redid my first round as well. With my humor, its a joke. Nothing personal towards your team. I'm sure you guys are cool with it, but just sayin... Am i still explaining myself?

Just a heads up, I've been totally disconnected with the draft/anything to do with football/anything that I enjoy while working around the clock to get my grades above a 2.0 GPA and restore relations with all my douche bag teachers. Please excuse any mistakes. Tell me about them, but don't ridicule it in an endless thing that makes me want to jump off a bridge. Feedback is appreciated. I'm trying to get back in the mix, so tell me about myself. Here we go homeys...

St. Louis Rams- Ndamukong Suh, Defensive Tackle

Rams need to rebuild. Do I have to wright these explanations?

Detroit Lions- Russell Okung, Offensive Tackle

Sorry, sticking to my guns here. Stafford will end up the next David Carr with two more years of pounding like that. The Lions aren't expecting a playoff run anytime soon, they have time to rebuild some. Spend this draft getting the o-line in order.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Gerald McCoy, Defensive Tackle

Second best tackle in the draft. I don't know how I forgot about him.

Washington Redskins- Jimmy Clausen, Quarterback

Jimmy threw well for the Redskins brass, yeah, also known as suicide. Line is horrible, but Danny boy likes to mimic his apparent idol Al. 

Kansas City Chiefs- Eric Berry, Safety

Chiefs grab Berry at five. 

Seattle Seahawks- Sam Bradford, Quarterback

Seahawks are starting over, so QB is the pick. I'm not high on Bradford at all, but the rest of the world seems to be. 

Cleveland Browns- Joe Haden, Cornerback

Throwing the Browns a bone. Haden is one of the best corners in the last five years. Anyone wants to debate make sure it is from his junior season and not his freshman and/or sophomore. 

Oakland Raiders- Carlos Dunlap, Defensive End,

Its so cliche to give the Raiders a joke pick, but its late and I'm ready to knock out this first round. Plus, this actually has a good chance of happening.

Buffalo Bills- Derrick Morgan, Defensive End

I'm sticking with this one. Bills pass rush is anemic.

Denver Broncos- Rolondo McClain, Inside Linebacker

Another cliche pick, but no way he gets past Denver here.

Jacksonville Jaguars- Brandon Spikes, Middle Linebacker/Sam Linebacker

Jaguars defense needs a makeover. Someone who actually has a hint of swag/ability to talk on the field is the place to start. We have enough silent leaders.

Miami Dolphins- Dez Bryant, Wide Receiver

Parcells needs to get Henne some weapons. I'm pretty sure he doesn't have any(I'm extremely sure he doesn't have any)

San Francisco- C.J. Spiller, Running Back

49ers need a two back system, and Glen Coffee isn't exactly the second coming of Barry Sanders. Plus it would be a sin for him to fall any farther. 

Seattle Seahawks- Bryan Balugarguaga

Is that how you spell it?

New York Giants- Earl Thomas, Safety

Yep, Earl Thomas

San Francisco- Sergio Kindle, Outside Linebacker

I like Kindle. Is that a crime? Seriously though, I really like him as a prospect.

Tennessee Titans- Trevard Lindley, Cornerback

I'm higher on him than most. Would be a good player in the Titans matchup zone type scheme though.

Pittsburgh Steelers- Dan Williams, Nose Tackle

Casey is getting old. And Williams is a better player than Cody. I said player, not eater. 

Atlanta Falcons- Everson Griffin, Defensive End

Falcons need pass rush help. Offensive line is possible here as well.

Houston Texans- Donavan Warren, Cornerback

Dunta Robinson is the most hated player in Houston. I'm serious, they had a pole on Battle Red Blog.

Cincinnati Bengals- Brian Price, Defensive Tackle

Another guy I like. Really quick, shoots gaps well, and isn't bad against the run, especially when he gets good penetration. Bengals could use some interior line.

New England Patriots- Amari Spievey, Cornerback

Pats need DBs. Once again, most don't have him this high, but I like his physicality, and I think Bill will as well.

Green Bay Packers- Anthony Davis, Offensive Tackle

Aaron Rodgers is a nice young player who has a bright future, that is, if he is kept alive.

Philadelphia Eagles- Eric Norwood, Outside Linebacker

It may take a year for him to be starter ready, but Norwood in the 46 is one of those things that keeps Dirk Koetter up at night.

Baltimore Ravens- Golden Tate, Wide Receiver

Yeah, I can't believe he fell this far either. Truth is he probably won't, but if he did he would be a huge steal here. Flacco needs to learn to be able to drop back and pass under pressure, when he does, maybe he can make Tate a probowler. Until then, he can do some damage on quick screens.

Arizona Cardinals- Kareem Jackson, Cornerback

I wouldn't take any of the available inside backers here, so I went with a corner. 

Dallas Cowboys- Charles Brown, Offensive Tackle

The rest of the line is huge, but Brown is a great athlete who would fit right in. Romo needs more time.

San Diego Chargers- Jonathan Dwyer, Running Back

Dwyer fits the downhill running game of the Chargers. I really like the guy. I think he is going to have the best overall career of any back in this draft.

New York Jets- Damian Williams, Wide Receiver 

Braylon Edwards isn't getting it done.

Minnesota Vikings- Arthur Jones, Defensive Tackle

Williams wall needs some new bricks, or would a better word be Titanium?

New Orleans Saints- Taylor Mays, Safety

Mays needs some time to learn to cover. The Saints aren't desperate for a new starter right now by any means, so this would be a favorable situation for him. 

Indianapolis Colts- Mike Iupati, Offensive Guard

No way he gets out of the first.

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I've really been in a mocking mood this december, so I'm going to do my second round one mock of this season. I'll have a two rounder once the draft positions are mainly set next week. But for now, I only feel like doing the first round. All criticism is welcome. I love to explain my thinking behind picks. Remember, I get unconventional with some of my picks.

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It's been a little less than a week, but I'm doing another one of these. Safe to say the Patriots game opened my eyes to the true lack of pass rush the Jaguars have. That has to be the number one priority entering the draft, with interior offensive line being second, and secondary being third. Hopefully Gene Smith can find an end in free agency as to not force the Jaguars to reach for their biggest need, as they did with Derrick Harvey two years ago. The defense is generally young, but still has a lot of work needed to be done to regain their 05-06 form. You can't play Peyton Manning twice a year and expect to win with no pass rush. 

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I did one of these a couple of months ago for the Jags, and with the recent surge of these, I figured I'd do another to compensate the changes that have progressed over the season. For example, back in the other one I had the Jags sticking with a 3-4, as it was really up in the air at that point. Now they are committed to the 4-3 95% of the time, so I adjusted accordingly. I like doing these, and coming out with a different outlook each time on the draft. I have some opinions on our needs, and I will specify along with the pick. As with all my stuff, I'm not going to go straight by the "NFL draft rules and regulations for mock drafters" book, I might change it up a little. 

As of now the Jags only have 5 picks, and no, I'm not going to attempt to mock a trade. I'm just going to select the five and go from there, knowing it's possible we could get a few picks out of Reggie Nelson and perhaps Justin Durant. 

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The eve of the biggest game of the season, and possibly of Jack Del Rio's career, has fallen. We all wait in anticipation for the game tomorrow night against the Indianapolis Colts. The team knows the importance of this game, a shot to stay alive in the wild card race, right? For a team that entered the season looking like 8 wins was an achievement, expectations have been changed. The playoffs would make a statement to the league about what the Jacksonville Jaguars are all about. 

What if this game was even more important than the ultimate regular season goal for the other 31 teams in the NFL, and that is to make the playoffs. I guarantee you to the upper Jaguars brass this game means something more. Something as important as keeping this team in Jacksonville...

For the first time this season, the blackout has been lifted. The generally fair-weather fans of this town are giving this team a chance to win them over. Wayne Weaver, as well, has given Jack a chance to win him over. A win here and a playoff berth this season would assure Wayne of Jack's ability to win, which in my opinion he has. 

This team, whether or not the younger guys know it, needs to win this game. Its time to man up, knock some heads, and kick ass. Now here is how we can beat the Colts...

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I have to admit, yes, the loss was a disappointment. However I don't think the panic button should be hit just yet. We are still in the top of the wildcard race. Granted we are third, we are still in it with a favorable schedule to finish up. Don't get me wrong, I hate to lose, in anything I do or cheer for; but I'm not throwing away the season either. This team can still get to the playoffs and compete once they get there. This has been a reloading year, not rebuilding. Don't kid yourselves into thinking the year is lost. 

I have some observations from todays game...

• The loss today can be put directly on the offensive line. Three times we were in the redzone, hot and looking ready to score touchdowns, only to have the line crumble and get Garrard planted, two times he fumbled the ball. On the third occasion he was hurried twice in a row which forced bad throws. Garrard needs to hold the ball, but that wouldn't be a problem if he wasn't running for his life every time he took a snap.
• The defense really played well today. They forced the 49ers into a few three and outs, swarmed to the ball, and generally got off the field on third down.
• If there was a title to this game, it would have to be "The Game of Missed Chances." The offense missed chances on three scoring opportunities, all of which were in the red zone, and all of which could have been touchdowns. 
• Piotr Czech and Matt Bryant are two kickers who happen to be free agents... just sayin...

Last off-season, I put together a post An Average Joe's Schedule Predictions. Looking back at the mid-season point, with the Jags sitting at 8-8, I realize I was way off on some of the game predictions up to the midpoint, but that I was on for some of them. Here we go...

Week 1. Colts.

My prediction was that we would win 24-20. We ended up losing the game, though we would have had a chance to win it had our offensive line been able to slow down Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeny. I talked about how big of an impact the draft choices were going to make if we were to beat the Colts. Eugene didn't have his best game, and the only rookies to make an impact were Terrance Knighton and Derek Cox, who had his first career interception. Mike Thomas, who has emerged as a play maker, wasn't even activated.

Week 2. Cardinals

My prediction was that we would lose 38-34. While we did lose as I predicted, but not quite as close. We struggled most of the game, and Nate Hughes let any chance at a comeback we had slip through his hands.

Week 3. Texans

My prediction was that we would lose 21-17. We ended up pulling this one out because of the nice addition of Mike Thomas, and a new wrinkle to the playbook. I spoke of how the Texans' running game would complement their passing game all too well. Turns out their running game allowed us to win.

Week 4. Titans

My prediction was that we would win 14-10. I was right, but boy was I wrong. We ended up humiliating Tennessee with our passing game. 

After four games, while I didn't predict the games we would win/lose quite right, I did call our record at 2-2 after four games. Remember the pre-season plan was to weather the first four games...

Week 5. Seahawks

I predicted we would win this game 21-20. No comment.

Week 6. Rams

I said we would win this one 35-17. We won, but it was a little closer than that because of mistakes that kept St. Louis in the game the whole time. We ended up going into overtime, and winning with a Scobee field goal. We could have easily blown this team out, both our time of possession and total yards were nearly double that of St. Louis.

Week 7. Bye Week

Week 8. Titans

I predicted we would lose this gritty one 17-16. I got the loss right, but I wish we could have lost by one point. Instead we established ourselves as a must start for opposing fantasy backs...

Week 9. Chiefs

I predicted we would win 31-10. Not too far off until the Chiefs had their little last punch before they died. 

After eight games at the midpoint of the season, I predicted our record to be 5-3, and headed on the right track to a wild card spot. Right now the Jags sit on a respectable 4-4 record, especially with our early schedule. I was off a game, but wasn't off about the possibility of a playoff berth. If we win the rest of the games we know we are capable of winning, 10-6, which is how I projected the Jaguars to finish the season, is still attainable. We need some luck for some of the opposing wild card teams to lose, and we may need some miracles to upset a few teams on our own record. One game at a time, and stay humble. Our best days are ahead of us, but that doesn't mean we have to roll over and be fodder for playoff bound teams.

This will be my first draft for this year. I did a bunch of them last year, and really enjoyed doing them. I meant to begin earlier in the season, but have been too busy with school. I've got a first round mock only for this week, but will try to do a two or three rounder next week. I love debate, so please feel free to argue a pick/give your insight on who the player selected should be. I used ESPN power rankings as the base for my draft order, but I mixed it up a little with my own idea of where each team will finish. Excuse any mistakes, I've put this together in my spare time the past few days, which is about 1 to 1:30 am.

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