Here is part I of my first mock draft for 2009. Obviously the order of the draft isn't set yet but whats the fun in waiting for that? As a Browns fan this is all we have to look forward to. I will hopefully have part II with the following 10 or so picks next week and through the offseason it will be revised as players shoot up the boards after the combines.
1 Detroit – Mathew Stafford Georgia
Detroit needs a lot of help, evident from there (soon to be) winless season. They have drafted a few QB's over the past couple years in Orlavsky and Stanton, but neither is the franchise Quarterback needed to succeed in this league. With the success of Flacco & Ryan, the Lions will not pass up the chance at a franchise QB.
Other possibilities: QB Sam Bradford; OL Andre Smith
2 St. Louis – OL Andre Smith Alabama
Obviously these teams are picking at the top for a reason; they need a lot of help, so I will put that line to bed. The Rams have some weapons on offense in SJax; Holt, Avery and if Bulger had any kind of time to actually go through some reads, you would see he still has something left in his tank after the beating he has taken the past few years. Orlando Pace is on the downside of his career and has a hefty salary. They went DL last year, now they need to give the guys on offense a chance to show what they are capable of.
Other possibilities: LB Aaron Curry
3 Kansas City – LB Aaron Curry Wake Forest
Earlier in the year I think you could have pegged the Chiefs as grabbing a franchise QB in this spot, but with the emergence of Tyler Thigpen I'm not so sure. Yes, it's still Tyler Thigpen, but with so many other holes to fill they may feel comfortable seeing what Thigpen can do. The Chiefs really could go a lot of ways with this pick but Curry is smart, fast and shooting up draft boards at a tremendous pace. He could step in right away and start.
Other possibilities: DE Brian Orakpo; OL Michael Oher; Sam Bradford; WR Michael Crabtree
4 Cincinnati – RB Chris Wells Ohio State
The Bengals go for the hometown favorite to try and re-energize the fan base. Wells is a beast with speed on top. The only knock on him is whether or not he can stay healthy.
Other possibilities: Brian Orakpo; DE Michael Johnson; M.Crabtree;
5 Seattle – CB Michael Jenkins Ohio State
Back to back Buckeyes? Seattle needs a lot of help in their secondary. Trufant is alone back there. The five spot may be a little high for a CB but only a few years removed from the SuperBowl, the Seahawks think if Engram, Branch and Hasselback are healthy, they can compete again. Jenkins is the real deal.
Other possibilities: M.Crabtree; CB Vonte Davis; S Taylor Mays; DE Brian Orakpo; QB Sam Bradford; OT Michael Oher
6 Oakland – WR Michael Crabtree Texas Tech
Is there any doubt that Al Davis takes Crabtree if he is on the board?
Other possibilities: Brian Orakpo; Michael Johnson; Michael Oher
7 Cleveland – LB Rey Maualuga USC
The Browns are actually sitting in a good spot here. There is some real talent still on the board and the Browns could use anyone of these guys. This pick also depends a lot on what happens with management and the direction of the team. Does Winslow return, does Sean Jones get resigned, Is Braylon ready to man up and be the #1 WR he can be? I have a man crush on Taylor Mays but I think Maualuga makes the most sense here. The Browns desperately need some LB help and I think Rey will be an allpro and a better pick than Aaron Curry.
Other possibilities: Vonte Davis; Michael Oher; Taylor Mays
8 Green Bay – DE Brian Orakpo Texas
The Packers are thrilled to have Orakpo or O "sack" po fall to them at 8. He fills a need and you can make the argument for him to go much higher in this draft. Other than Kampman the Packers aren't getting to the QB and Orakpo should have an instant impact.
Other possibilities: Michael Johnson; Vonte Davis
9 Jacksonville – OL Michael Oher Ole Miss
Oher is regarded by many as the top OL in this draft. The Jaguars line was in shambles this year, some of it due to injuries. They could also use some help at CB, but grabbing a possible franchise tackle just inside the top ten or franchise CB, you always have to go with the line.
Other possibilities: Vonte Davis; LB Brian Cushing; Taylor Mays
10 San Francisco – QB Sam Bradford Oklahoma
The three headed monster of Hill/Smith/O'Sullivan needs to be slayed. Bradford is the Heisman trophy winner and many believe he will succeed in the NFL. He doesn't have the arm like Stafford but the Niners can't pass up a shot at a franchise QB with the mess they currently have going on.
Other possibilities: Taylor Mays; Michael Johnson
11 Buffalo – DE Michael Johnson Georgia Tech
Johnson is a freak and could solidify the DLine by teaming up with Aaron Schobel. Schobels among others contributed to the lack of pressure on the QB and the terrible finish by the Bills after a promising start. Adding Johnson with the return of Schoebel could put the Bills back into the hunt.
Other possibilities: Vonte Davis; OL Jason Smith, TE Jermaine Gresham
3 comments:
Awesome read. If Beanie falls to the Browns, or they end up higher, do you think they take him?
I would say they could definitely make a case for it, we obviously need RB help. But I don't know if its as big of a concern as some of our other holes at this point though.
True. I wouldn't be OVERLY shocked to see us grab Crabtree if he's there. I know, you say I have a Man Crush on 'Tree, but him opposite Braylon and Donte NoWorth as the #3?
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