1. Indianapolis Colts - Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford.
A new era in Indy, and whether Peyton returns or not, You cannot pass up on a prospect like Andrew Luck.
2. St. Louis Rams - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State.
This was a toss up between Blackmon and Matt Kalil.
The Rams get Bradford a legit #1 target whilst turning this into a dynamic offense.
3. Minnesota Vikings - Matt Kalil, OT, USC.
It looks like the Vikings are going to put their faith in Christian Ponder as the future face of this franchise. If you're going to do that, you need to protect him. Kalil is the best OT prospect to come out of this draft since Jake Long in 08.
4. Cleveland Browns - Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor.
I think Colt Mccoy has a future in the NFL. Just not with the Browns. There's no way they can pass up on RGIII here in what is possibly the toughest division in the NFL.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU.
The Bucs select the best defensive player in the draft to come in and make an impact right away. With Ronde Barber close to retiring, and Aqib Talib continuously getting into trouble off the field. This pick will sure up one of the worst secondaries in the NFL.
6. Washington Redskins - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama.
I believe the Redskins push hard and try to get Peyton Manning.
With the selection of Trent Richardson, Mike Shanahan has a balanced offense like he had in Denver.
This outcome makes the Redskins a legit playoff contender.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars - Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina.
The Jags pick up the premier pass rusher in this years draft and improve what is an underrated defense.
8. Carolina Panthers - Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa.
Jeff Otah just can't seem to stay healthy so Reiff slots in nicely at RT.
With Jordan Gross at LT and Ryan Kalil at Centre this becomes a highly rated OL to protect a future star in Cam Newton.
9. Miami Dolphins - Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama.
With new Head Coach Joe Philbin making a transition to a 4-3, the Dolphins need to add an outside pass rusher. A linebacking core of Wake-Dansby-Upshaw is a scary prospect for the rest of the AFC East.
10. Buffalo Bills - Johnathon Martin, OT, Stanford.
The Bills finally replace Jason Peters after three years of ignoring their need for a franchise LT. If you've held Andrew Luck up straight for three years, you've got to be pretty good.
11. Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Kuechly, MLB, Boston College.
This was a difficult choice. But MLB is a glaring hole for the Chiefs and Kuechly is a great prospect who will slot in nicely with Tamba Hali and Derrick Thomas either side of him.
12. Seattle Seahawks - Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M.
I really don't like this pick, but it's a such a need for the Seahawks.
Pete Carroll brings him in as a project and allows him to compete for the starting job alongside Tavaris Jackson.
13. Arizona Cardinals - Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State.
Again, not a fan of this pick, but Adams is the best OT left on the board and it is a need for the Cardinals. If Kolb is their guy, they need to keep him healthy and upright.
14. Dallas Cowboys - David DeCastro, OG, Stanford.
DeCastro is a great talent, and will upgrade a horrible Cowboys interior. His ability in run protection will be key to the success of future star RB Demarco Murray.
15. Philadelphia Eagles - Devon Still, DT, Penn State. The top DT prospect in this years draft, a great bull rusher who will need to be double teamed. With Jason Babin on the end. This Eagles defensive line with the talent they have in the secondary, this defense could become eilte.
16. New York Jets - Nick Perry, DE, USC.
They bring in a strong character in Nick Perry and try and turn around a defense that was ranked in the top 5 when they made the AFC Championship two years consecutively. This pick makes the most sense to me although there are a lot of directions the Jets could go.
17. Cincinnati Bengals - Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama.
The Bengals lost a top talent in Johnathon Joseph to the Texans and whilst they coped pretty well without him last year, they need to replace him.
With Leon Hall on the other side, this could become a formidable CB tandem.
18. San Diego Chargers - Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB, Illinois.
Very Underrated player and this could be classed as somewhat of steal for the Chargers. He led the all College players in Sacks last year and has great athletic ability.
19. Chicago Bears - Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame.
It's possible he won't fall this far, but Jay Cutler finally gets his Wide Receiver. Floyd is a top talent and I think Cutler might cry with joy if Floyd comes to Chicago.
20. Tennessee Titans - Peter Konz, OC/OG, Wisconsin.
The Titans desperately need an upgrade at Center. With Jake Locker at QB and an underachieving Chris Johnson, this selection could rejuvenate this offense.
No more characters. I'll either finish it later or tomorrow.
Mock Draft 1 - 20
posted on 30/1/12
They definetly would, and I think Joe Philbin was a great hire.
They've got the talent, I just think they were poorly coached last year.
Man, I cannot wait for March 13th!.
The NFC North is gonna be so tight next year. We may even see three playoff teams from that division.
posted on 30/1/12
Whats your opinion on the bears?? They weren't all that great and personally I'm not the biggest fan of Jay Cutler!! Nor ponder of the Vikings!!!
Yeaah with out doubt Miami will do big things this year!
So come on next year give me your play off predictions?? + we should make a nice early thread on that to get other opions then dig it up again during the season to see who was near!!
posted on 30/1/12
If they can keep Forte, (which I don't think they will) then they are legit playoff contenders. They were 7-3 I think before Cutler got injured which says alot.
I don't like Cutler either, mainly because of how he acted before he was traded. But I think he's a good QB.
Too early to tell with Ponder, he was thrown in midway through the season on a pisspoor team.
Good idea.
AFC:
1. Baltimore Ravens
2. New England Patriots
3. Houston Texans
4. San Diego Chargers
5. Pittsburgh Steelers
6. Miami Dolphins
NFC:
1. Green Bay Packers
2. New Orleans Saints
3. San Francisco 49ers
4. Philadelphia Eagles
5. New York Giants
6. Detroit Lions
Man, the NFC is so competitive.
posted on 30/1/12
I notice you don't have Denver up there?!!?
Yeaah was Forte injured much last year I have a hate for the bears so tend to ignore them?? But I dunno everytime I watched ponder I wanted to slap him worse than Smith!!
Remember to post that line up on the thread tomorrow!!
I'd go urrm
AFC;
1. Steelers
2. New England
3. Baltimore
4. Texans
5. Miami
6. Denver
NFC
1. Green Bay
2. Saints
3. San Fransico
4. Detroit Lions
5.New York Giants
6. South Carolina
posted on 31/1/12
I know Head says no, heart says yes.
I can only see one team from the AFC West getting to the playoffs and I don't see Philip Rivers having two bad years in a row.
Yeah, he missed the last four games I think and they didn't win any of them.
Understandable, they are historic rivals.
Haha, I honestly think he'll be a career back up but he's gotta be given a proper chance I guess.
Wahey, you've got Denver!
I think our defense next year will be great now we've hired Jack Del Rio as our DC.
I like those picks actually, especially Carolina. They're my sleeper team. But I just think the NFC is so damn competitive that they won't get in.
posted on 31/1/12
Yela...
Could you ask Admin 1 why there is a 5000 character limit for articles please?
Only, I'm guessing I'm going to be creating articles over the next few months on here that will take up more space than that.
Thanks.
posted on 31/1/12
I think I'm harsh but again I'm not a fan of rivers but I don't know why :S Yeaah I'd take forte through at the lions I don't rate best and well I've never seen leshoure play!!!
He gets a lot of bad press but big year for tebow next year! I don't actually mind him but he has to throw some good number next year which I think he will. ++ I love a bit of tebow magic :P
Went for Carolina because I wanted to go for some wildhorses as sport is never straight forward!! But I think Cam could really get going next year!
Why Denever btw???
posted on 31/1/12
Denver*
And yeah I'll ask but I don't want to over do the demands I wanna respect the bloke. Don't wanna annoy him and not get American Football the status it deserves on the site!!
Today's gone well though nearly a 100 comments not the board must be a record? + only got banned from two other sites in the process
posted on 31/1/12
I can't stand Rivers. Guys talented but a total a***
I'd love Forte at the Broncos, then I would believe we're a playoff contender. The guy has great vision and reminds me of Terrell Davis in some ways.
Best's Injury prone, which is a shame because I think he could be a dynamic weapon for the Lions. In the same way the Saints use Darren Sproles.
Next year is huge for Tebow, Elway has said he'll be the starter going into training camp, but it'll interesting to see who we bring in to compete alongside him.
I love Tebow more as a person than a player. I honestly don't see how anyone can dislike him. I know he gets all this media attention and most people are sick of it, but it's hardly his fault.
With a full off season as the starter and taking first team reps I think he can become a 'passing' Quarterback.
We'll see I suppose.
Miami is my wildhorse. I think it's 50/50 whether they get in. We'll see what moves they make in free agency and what not.
Years ago, like early 50's. My extended family moved from Ireland to America and settled in Denver and Connecticut.
So when I started to become interested in the NFL I thought Denver would be the team for me. My uncle is also a huge Broncos fan so I guess that's another reason. I could have supported New England I suppose because Connecticut is in the New England area, but I never really thought about that.
Anyway, I'm glad I chose my Broncos.
Why the Lions?
posted on 31/1/12
Completely understand mate.
Today has gone well. I've wanted to do Mock drafts and analysis for a while on here, but the board just never had enough posters. Hopefully that'll change now. If theirs anyway I can help just let me know.
Haha, worth it though?