04-12-2009, 02:16 AM
Ok, I'll put up a large amount of money on betting that this is the best mock draft given by someone with a traumatic brain injury that you've EVER seen:Thumbs:
1st- Andre Smith- people say he has maturity issues, but I'm hoping that he takes some responsibility for himself in the NFL because he's still the best tackle in the draft (since he got a bit more in shape).
2nd- Eric Wood- I love his intensity, and he has great pass blocking skills. His run blocking may be questionable, but, with how fast Benson hits the holes, I think if he can just put a body on a nose tackle and keep them from running straight to the running back, as well as maybe a chip or two from the guards, they won't be able to make a play on Benson. I would feel better if he could move the monsters in the division, but how many centers can do that? So, we'll have to settle for controlling them, which, at least he'll be able to shut-them-down in pass protection. My only concern is how often he is compared to Gutcheck, but I'm hoping that's wrong.
3rd- Lawrence Sidbury- I believe that only bringing in Odom on running downs will get him back to his potential when he had 8 sacks in season, and I think Sidbury can be solid if we rotate him in on passing downs.
3rd Comp- Marcus Freeman (as an inside backer). I don't think that I've seen anyone with this pick, but I like it because he can play all 3 spots, and he was just overlooked in college because he played with Laurinatis and Jenkins, which I believe that he could have played middle if Laurinatis wasn't there.
4- I was liking Sammie Lee Hill here, but I think the signing of Tank means that we don't need a DT this early. I was against taking a running back here, but Andre Brown looks like he could be our big cowbell that we need to pound the ball when we get up, Benson needs a rest, we're running out the clock, etc.. He's also not bad catching the ball, so that means we could use him in a variety of ways. Would have been the top back in the draft if not for injury concerns, and nobody wants another Chris Perry, but the risk-reward factor is way too big on the reward side.
5- Morgan Trent (CB, Michigan), I would have liked to take a corner earlier, but just didn't see a spot, so take Trent and hope Joseph and Hall can stay healthy. Actually, Michigan's defense was horrible and he didn't do too bad, so it might not be a bad pick.
6- Brannan Southerland- fullback. Should be a solid pick, although I argue against a fullback besides for short yardage because Benson does better as a single back, but we do need for short yardage and such.
6- punter, TJ Conley if he's still there, Kevin Huber if he's not
7- Deon Butler (WR/PR), hopefully he can be an improvement to our return game.
7- Alex Boone- why not
7- Victor Butler- ran out of picks and it's late
1st- Andre Smith- people say he has maturity issues, but I'm hoping that he takes some responsibility for himself in the NFL because he's still the best tackle in the draft (since he got a bit more in shape).
2nd- Eric Wood- I love his intensity, and he has great pass blocking skills. His run blocking may be questionable, but, with how fast Benson hits the holes, I think if he can just put a body on a nose tackle and keep them from running straight to the running back, as well as maybe a chip or two from the guards, they won't be able to make a play on Benson. I would feel better if he could move the monsters in the division, but how many centers can do that? So, we'll have to settle for controlling them, which, at least he'll be able to shut-them-down in pass protection. My only concern is how often he is compared to Gutcheck, but I'm hoping that's wrong.
3rd- Lawrence Sidbury- I believe that only bringing in Odom on running downs will get him back to his potential when he had 8 sacks in season, and I think Sidbury can be solid if we rotate him in on passing downs.
3rd Comp- Marcus Freeman (as an inside backer). I don't think that I've seen anyone with this pick, but I like it because he can play all 3 spots, and he was just overlooked in college because he played with Laurinatis and Jenkins, which I believe that he could have played middle if Laurinatis wasn't there.
4- I was liking Sammie Lee Hill here, but I think the signing of Tank means that we don't need a DT this early. I was against taking a running back here, but Andre Brown looks like he could be our big cowbell that we need to pound the ball when we get up, Benson needs a rest, we're running out the clock, etc.. He's also not bad catching the ball, so that means we could use him in a variety of ways. Would have been the top back in the draft if not for injury concerns, and nobody wants another Chris Perry, but the risk-reward factor is way too big on the reward side.
5- Morgan Trent (CB, Michigan), I would have liked to take a corner earlier, but just didn't see a spot, so take Trent and hope Joseph and Hall can stay healthy. Actually, Michigan's defense was horrible and he didn't do too bad, so it might not be a bad pick.
6- Brannan Southerland- fullback. Should be a solid pick, although I argue against a fullback besides for short yardage because Benson does better as a single back, but we do need for short yardage and such.
6- punter, TJ Conley if he's still there, Kevin Huber if he's not
7- Deon Butler (WR/PR), hopefully he can be an improvement to our return game.
7- Alex Boone- why not
7- Victor Butler- ran out of picks and it's late