1.
|
Oakland
Raiders
|
JaMarcus
Russell
|
QB
|
LSU
|
The Raiders are in need of a playmaker at
the quarterback position and Russell would really fit the bill.
He is smart, athletic and has a monster arm which is what the Raiders
could use. He would instantly make this team better.
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| 2. |
Detroit Lions |
Brady Quinn |
QB
|
Notre Dame
|
| As much as Lion’s General Manager Matt
Millen would like to let everyone believe, the Lions would be crazy if
they didn’t take Quinn at number two in the draft. He could sit
behind Jon Kitna and learn the offense and then come into 2008 as the
starter. |
3.
|
Cleveland
Browns
|
Joe
Thomas
|
OT
|
Wisconsin
|
| The Browns could go several different
ways here at number three but taking Thomas here would be a boost for
their rushing attack and their ability to protect the
quarterback. He would definitely be the wise choice. |
4.
|
Tampa
Bay Buccanneers
|
Calvin
Johnson
|
WR
|
Georgia
Tech
|
The Bucs lacked a big time playmaker at
the wide receiver position and will need one desperately to help
improve their offense. Taking Johnson would be a wise thing for
the Buccaneers to do here at number 4.
|
5.
|
Arizona
Cardinals
|
Gaines
Adams
|
DE
|
Clemson
|
The Cardinals could go a couple different
ways here depending on who is available. If Thomas is available,
they should go for him but they could use some help on the defensive
line and Adams would be a huge contributor to their defense. They
could really use the help.
|
6.
|
Washington
Redskins
|
Jamaal
Anderson
|
DE
|
Arkansas
|
The Redskins need to tweak their defense
some and getting someone in there to help their pass rush would be
great. Anderson is a solid performer and a great athlete and
would be a fine fit for the Redskins.
|
7.
|
Minnesota
Vikings
|
Dwayne
Jarrett
|
WR
|
USC
|
| The Vikings need a big play receiver,
someone they haven’t had since Randy Moss left, and Jarrett could
easily fit the bill here. He is a physical receiver, a big target
and could really help stretch defenses for the Vikings offense.
He would be a must if he is available at number 7. |
8.
|
Houston
Texans
|
Adrian
Peterson
|
RB
|
Oklahoma
|
The Texans can’t make another mistake in
the draft like they did last season (in not taking Reggie Bush) and
they are in desperate need of a running back. Taking Peterson
would be a wise choice and would help improve their offense immensely.
|
9.
|
Miami
Dolphins
|
Alan
Branch
|
DT
|
Michigan
|
| The Dolphins could go with a cornerbacmck
here but upgrading their defensive line is a must. Adding Branch,
who could quite possibly be the best defensive tackle in the draft,
would be huge for this team and give them a big advantage on defense. |
10.
|
Atlanta
Falcons
|
LaRon
Landry
|
S
|
LSU
|
| The Falcons need to upgrade their
secondary, particularly at the safety position so grabbing Landry at
number ten should be at the top of their list. He could become an
effective starter and help give the Falcon’s pass and run defense a
boost. |
11.
|
San
Francisco 49ers
|
Reggie
Nelson
|
S
|
Florida
|
| The 49ers could go for a wide receiver
here too but taking a safety would also be a great idea for their
defense. They lack a true playmaker at the position and grabbing
Nelson would be a big boost for them. |
12.
|
Buffalo
Bills
|
Levi
Brown
|
OT
|
Penn
State
|
The Bills could use a defensive lineman
to help them stop the run (something they have had issues with for the
past couple seasons) but what they could really use is some help on its
offensive line.. Brown would be a great addition to their roster
and
really help protect Losman.
|
13.
|
St.
Louis Rams
|
Amobi
Okoye
|
DT
|
Louisville
|
The Ram’s rushing defense was horrible
last season so they need to retool the defensive line and adding a
player like Okoye, who is solid against run and can also rush the
passer. Getting him here would definitely be a step in right
direction for the Rams.
|
14.
|
Carolina
Panthers
|
Adam
Carriker
|
DT
|
Nebraska
|
| The Panthers took a bit of a tumble last
season after making the playoffs and could use some help on
defense. Having a proven pass rusher like Carriker would be a
great improvement to their defense and make it a force to be reckoned
with in the NFC. |
15.
|
Pittsburgh
Steelers
|
Patrick
Willis
|
LB
|
Ole
Miss.
|
| The Steelers will start heading into
uncharted waters of life after Cower and should start retooling their
defense. They could take a cornerback here, a good one, but
grabbing a linebacker to help replace a group that has become aged and
somewhat ineffective. Willis would be a fine fit here. |
16.
|
Green
Bay Packers
|
Marshawn
Lynch
|
RB
|
California
|
| With Ahman Green aging and suffering from
injury (and probably gone), it is time that the Packers started tending
to the future of their running game. Lynch would be good fit for
this team and could help the Packers develop a two man rushing attack
which would help them on offense. |
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|
17.
|
Jacksonville
Jaguars
|
Quentin
Moses
|
DE
|
Georgia
|
| The Jaguars need to look at rebuilding
their defensive line, particularly at the end position and if Moses can
prove he can live up to the ability he showed during his collegiate
career the Jaguars would do well by taking him with the 17th pick in
the draft. |
18.
|
Cincinnati
Bengals
|
DeMarcus
Tyler
|
DT
|
NC
State
|
The Bengals defensive line is in a state
of disarray and they need to start looking to upgrade on the
line. Tyler played very well in college and could be a solid
contributor on defense for the Bengals.
|
19.
|
Tennessee
Titans
|
Ted
Ginn Jr.
|
WR
|
Ohio
State
|
| Now that the Titans have their
quarterback in Vince Young, they need to get him a wide receiver,
someone with speed and the ability to stretch the defense. Ginn
can do just that and would make the Titan’s offense that much better. |
20.
|
New
York Giants
|
Darrelle
Revis
|
CB
|
Pittsburgh
|
| The Giants could possibly take a top end
running back here if there is one available but helping out their pass
defense should be right at the top of their list of needs. Adding
a true shutdown corner like Revis would be a great idea and could
really help improve their pass defense. |
21.
|
Denver
Broncos
|
Daymeion
Hughes
|
CB
|
California
|
| The loss of cornerback Darrent Williams
will leave a sizeable hole in the Bronco’s secondary and they will have
to patch it in the draft. Hughes would be a good fit for the
Broncos and would help patch this hole that has been left on the
defense as a result of tragedy. |
22.
|
Dallas
Cowboys
|
Jarvis
Moss
|
DE
|
Florida
|
| With Demarcus Ware as their only real
pass rushing threat, the Cowboys would do well by getting someone who
could effectively rush the passer and stop the run to the
outside. Moss is a fine athlete and would fit well in the
Cowboy’s system. |
23.
|
Kansas
City Chiefs
|
Robert
Meachem
|
WR
|
Tennessee
|
| The Chief’s might look to improve their
defense with this pick but what they really need is a top of the line
wide receiver and Meacham would be a good fit. He would be able
to give the Chief’s offense a big weapon in the passing game and allow
them to stretch the defense. |
24.
|
New
England Patriots (from Seattle)
|
Michael
Griffin
|
S
|
Texass
|
| The Patriots could use an intimidating
safety to sit alongside Rodney Harrison and Griffin might just be what
the doctor ordered. He is a great player and is the Patriot’s
kind of guy. |
25.
|
New
York Jets
|
Leon
Hall
|
CB
|
Michigan
|
| The Jets pass defense was at issue for
them in 2006 and they should look to upgrade at the cornerback
position. Hall played well for the Wolverines last season and
could step in and play well with the Jets also. |
26.
|
Philadelphia
Eagles
|
Lawrence
Timmons
|
OLB
|
Florida
St.
|
| The Eagles could go a few different ways
here including taking a wide receiver of a top of the line defensive
end but their real need is at linebacker. They need to infuse
some youth and skill into this group and that is where a linebacker
like Timmons would fit in nicely. |
27.
|
New
Orleans Saints
|
Paul
Posluzny
|
OLB |
Penn
St. |
| The Saint’s linebacking corps was not the
best in 2006 and they really need to upgrade here. Posluszny
might be the best linebacker in the draft when it is all said and done
but if the Saints get a chance to take him here, they should take him
here. |
28.
|
New
England Patriots
|
Sidney
Rice
|
WR
|
South
Carolina
|
| The issues that the Patriots had with
their wide receivers is well noted so taking care of it in the draft is
a must. If they can’t get Meacham with this pick Rice would be a
great pickup and would really help give their offense a boost. |
29.
|
Baltimore
Ravens
|
Justin
Blalock
|
OG
|
Texas
|
If Adalius Thomas leaves via free agency,
the Ravens might look to grab someone to replace him but due to their
need to upgrade their offensive line, Blalock might be just what they
need. He has great run blocking ability and should be able to
pass block effectively as well and would give the Raven’s offense and
instant improvement.
|
30.
|
San
Diego Chargers
|
Anthony
Gonzalez
|
WR
|
Ohio
State
|
| The Chargers offense was one good wide
receiver away from becoming great last season so the Chargers should
take this opportunity in the first round and get that good wide
receiver. Gonzalez would be worth the 30th pick in the draft and
the Chargers should take him and improve their passing game. |
31.
|
Chicago
Bears
|
LaMarr
Woodley
|
LB/DE
|
Michian
|
| Chicago could go a few different ways
here with this pick. They could use some help on their offensive
line, their tight ends, their defensive line or even at
linebacker. If the Bears allow linebacker Lance Briggs to leave
via free agency, they would do well in picking up someone like Woodley
who can play linebacker as well as rush the passer. |
32.
|
Indianapolis
Colts
|
Quinn
Pitcock
|
DT
|
Ohio
State
|
| The Colts are almost solid all the way
around on both sides of the ball but an upgrade on their defensive line
is needed. The Colts could use someone who can help stop the run
as well as put pressure on the quarterback from the line and Pitcock
could be that kind of player. |
