Two Days before the NFL Draft ... He are my picks ....
1. Raiders- Jamarcus Russell (QB): Unless Al Davis is going to get Culpepper from Miami … this is the right pick.
2. Lions- Gaines Adams (DE): Top Defensive player in the draft. Could use a QB but will wait till the second round to find their guy. Calvin Johnson is the best WR but Milan won’t take another WR with his first pick … will he? Look for a trade with the Bucs.
3. Browns- Brady Quinn (QB): Frye will not take this team anywhere. They need just about every position so I’ll go with Quinn just because he wants to play there. Could take Joe Thomas to beef up that line along with free agent signee Eric Steinbach.
4. Bucs- Calvin Johnson (WR): If all goes as planned, the Bucs will hit the jackpot. Johnson is a freak of nature and a once in a life time player …. ERRR … Gruden at least hopes he is. Look for a trade up just to make sure they get their guy.
5. Cardinals- Joe “I’d rather go fishing” Thomas (OL): Some say that if A Pete is available they should take him because the Edge is old … but the brass of ‘Zona put a lot of $ on James so look for them to protect Mr. So Cal (Leinart) and open up some holes for James.
6. Redskins- Amobi Okoye (DL): This kid is going to be good … according to Mel Kiper and Todd McShay. He’s young and a great learner so Joe Gibbs could mold this kid into who ever he wants. Just has to make sure him and S. Taylor don’t hang out to much and smoke the gang.
7. Vikings- Adrian Peterson (RB): I think Chester Taylor is a good running back … over a G last year … but experts think that Peterson is the Viking’s guy. To me he resembles Willis … strong, fast, but hurt. Says he’s 100% but well see. Look for the Vikings to try and get Brady Quinn to fall into their laps also.
8. Falcons- Laron Landry (S): The Falcons moved up a few spots with the trade of Matt “Hopefully I’m as good as the NFL thinks I am” Schaub. D Hall doesn’t really need help but their safties are old and need some speed. The Falcons may also be looking at A Peterson if he falls this far.
9. Dolphins- Levi Brown (OL): Second best lineman in the draft. Dolphins left side of the line is weak and unless Brady Quinn falls here they will probably be taking Brown. Look for the Fins to also look at a WR with the departure of Wes Welker or Okoye if he‘s available.
10. Texans- Alan Branch (DL): They would love to have Brown still available because their line is worse than the Philadelphia Soul’s line … but they need some help stopping the run also. Branch has been falling down draft boards but look for him to land here. Look at Leon Hall helping out Dunta Robinson down the field also.
11. 49ers- Ted Ginn Jr (WR): Alex Smith needs targets. Is Ginn the answer … I don’t think so but is one of the best WR’s in the draft. Look for them to maybe take a DL instead of WR.
12. Bills- Patrick Willis (LB): The Bills are filled with holes. RB, CB, LB, you name it we need it. With many good RB’s and CB’s in this years draft, if Willis is on the board they need to take him. This guy is very fast and strong. If he is off the board, look for them to move down the draft and take a LB in the later part of this round. Leave Lynch in CAL … he is not the answer Marv. Pittman would be a great pick in the 2nd round.
13. Rams- Adam Carriker (DL): The Ram’s Offense is solid. Their Defense is terrible and makes me sick to watch. They need a guy to stop the run and with Branch off the board, Carriker is the next best option.
14. Panthers- Greg Olsen (TE): John Fox needs to give Jake the Snake or David Carr some other options besides Smith. Their D will be addressed in the second round. Olsen has great hands and surprisingly good speed for his size. A perfect fit for the Panthers.
15. Steelers- Darrelle Revis (CB): Some say Leon Hall is the best CB in the draft but this is a local product that the Brass have been watching. With Ike Taylor watching from the bench counting his jack he got last year … Revis is a solid pick. Can also return punts or kicks.
16. Packers- Marshawn Lynch (RB): Bret is back and although he needs another target down the field, the departure of Ahman Green left their backfield almost as bad as the Bills. Packers GM needs to address this need before WR unless Lynch is off the board then Bowe or Jarrett is a solid pick here.
17. Jags- Jamaal Anderson (DE): I think their D line is one of the best in the league but that’s due to their tackles. Anderson would be an immediate impact player, solidifying their line as one of the best in the business.
18. Bengals- Leon Hall (CB): Probably the best corner in the draft but with the 17 teams above them with bigger needs, Hall could fall. If so, the Bengals wouldn’t be able to get to the podium quick enough. Marvin needs more defensive players, especially corner backs, if you saw the chargers game last year you will know what I’m talking about.
19.Titans- Dwayne Jarrett (WR): With the departure of Drew Bennett hahaha …. The Titans need a big target for Vince Young. Lyndale White should be a good running back, especially since Young is a run first quarterback. Dwayne is a large target but his speed could be a problem. Look for the Titans to look for a CB/Return man now that PacMan is gone for the year.
20. Giants- Paul Posluszny (LB): The G-men released their two outside linebackers so this is a def need. Posluszny did not have the Senior year all expected but he was coming off major knee surgery. Still this guy is a hard nose player with a great work ethic. Should be a relief for the coaching staff, a 180 from guys like Plax and Jeremy.
21. Broncos- Joe Staley (OL): Known for their always dominant running game and the addition of Travis Henry, the Broncos will look to beef up the line. Staley’s stock has been rising since his pro day and could be a great pick for the Broncos. Could be a great spot for Reggie Nelson, although their CB’s are good enough to defend the entire field, that they do not really need a S. Look for the Broncos to move up for a DE … Poss trade with the Bills if Patrick Willis is off the board.
22. Cowboys- Robert Meachem (WR): Give Tony Romo a 3rd target along side TO and Glenn and this team could be Superbowl bound. Jerry Jones has gone with the D in the recent drafts in the first round and that is pretty much set. Meachem gives the Cowboys speed on the outside with TO going over the middle. A good sized receiver would eventually take over for Terry Glen and open up the field for Witten and RB’s Jones and Marion.
23. Chiefs- Aaron Ross (CB): Behind the old Ty Law and Patrick Surtain this team has no depth. The Chiefs need a CB and will probably take the best available when they are on the clock. Ross adds a lot of physicality and with the just recent departure of the Human Joystick, Ross can be their number one return man.
24. Patriots- Bandon Mariweather (S): If Nelson is still on the board, I’d have to say they would pick him, but with the need for a Safety, Meriweather would be just fine. Harrison is getting older and hurt a lot more often, and with Samuel still on the team, adding a Safety would be a great idea. They also need a LB, look for Beason or Timmons to be taken here if Craft and Crew changes his mind.
25. Jets- Chris Houston (CB): The Jets need a CB, like a lot of teams and Chris Houston would be a good pick here. They may also look to put someone next to Vilma such as Beason or Moss, but I’m going to have to say the Jets go with a CB.
26. Eagles- Michael Griffin (S): Michael Lewis was benched last year and Brian Dawkins is getting older. Griffin is small and not as physical, but Andy Reid needs a ball hawk, and in Griffin that’s what you get. Also can take over the role of Returns.
27. Saints- Tenard Jackson (CB): Cuse guy … ask Coast about him, he’s the big cuse fan. The Saints need a CB big time and at this point Jackson is the best option.
28. Patriots- Lawrence Timmons (LB): Huge holes in the LB core. Four picks apart thanks to the Branch trade. Could go also with a WR here because Tom Brady needs some help.
29. Ravens- Anthony Spencer (DE/LB): Can you say Adalius Thomas. A Raven’s type of player, hard nose and just a freak. Could step in right away to fill Thomas’ void. Bigger voids in the OL and CB but with Spencer available and all the OL and CB’s taken, it is wise here to take him and wait for the later rounds to address those needs.
30. Chargers- Dwayne Bowe (WR): Give this offense a target down field and LT could run for 2,000 yards. The D is solid and Oline is fine. Only real thing here is which WR will be there for them to take.
31. Bears- Anthony Gonzalez (WR): The Defense is set and Lovie Smith and crew thing Cedric Benson is the answer at RB. Look for Gonzalez to step in as a slot receiver. Great hands, good route runner and very fast.. Reminds me of Brandon Stokely.
32. Colts- Justin Harrell (DT): I think Harrell is the best option here. They need help stopping the run, although the 06 playoffs showed they might not. The colts may also elect to take Gonzalez if he is available to fill the void of Stokely.
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