Wednesday, September 2, 2009

NFL Post-Preseason Mock: Picks 1-16

16 - Dallas Cowboys: Damian Williams, WR USC

Romo needs guys to throw to, plain and simple. Williams is the best available if he declares, this pick could also be depth on the defensive line, someone like Cody to spell Ratliff or a big guy like Arthur Jones who moves well to spell at defensive end. But if Roy Williams doesn't work out, a big time threat is needed in the passing game and this Williams ca provide that spark.

15 - Seattle Seahawks: Jonathan Dwyer, RB Georgia Tech

No brainer. Best RB + Team needing RB desperately = great fit. The Seahawks get their franchise QB early and now their franchise back... Seahawks are set for the future.



14 - Houston Texans: Joe Haden, CB Florida

The Texans have few needs on either side of the ball, especially on offense, but they really could use upgrades in the defensive backfield and getting the best corner in the draft at this point is a huge gain for the Texans. Though they could go DT with a guy like Arthur Jones, Marvin Austin or even Terrence Cody, I think CB is a bigger need, especially with the future of Dunta Robinson up in the air but DT is a very close second with former first rounder Travis Johnson wearing Charger's powder blue now.

13 - Washington Redskins: Bryan Bulaga, OT Iowa

The Redskins could use a DE but with the selection of Jeremy Jarmon from Kentucky and not addressing the Oline in the last draft it is integral that the Skins find a replacement at OT in this draft and if Bulaga declares he is easily the top and most balanced LT available and should move Samuels to RT to take over the oft-injured Jon Jansen. Bulaga could also start at RT but his future is protecting the blindside for a franchise QB.

12 - New York Jets: Ciron Black, OT LSU

The New York Jets don't have many needs going into the 2010 season and probably even less going into the 2011 season if Gholston, Sheppard and the other draft and free agent acquisitions pan out. At this point, they grab the best player available and that is OT Ciron Block who could kick inside to guard or be a solid RT to replace Damien Woody.

11 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: George Selvie, DE South Florida

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took several steps back last season and now with Gruden gone and Raheem Morris running the show, who knows what will happen. However, one thing that does need to happen is that the defense needs to get younger and more talented and Selvia is the BPA who fills a need. Gaines Adams is playing solid but he needs a threat opposite him to bring the pressure even more. Though the Bucs need a defensive tackle even more, it might be too early for Marvin Austin and I think Terrence Cody might be too big, so, they get the best available pass rusher in Selvie.

10 - Cincinnati Begals: Taylor Mays, S USC

The Bengals have done a lot to help their team, they have the offense, they have the linebackers, now they just need help at defensive tackle and at defensive back and considering their corners are pretty solid and safeties are lacking, they would grab the big time USC playmaker Mays to play alongside former teammates Rivers and Maualuga. Mays has the talent and speed of a corner but hits like a linebacker, if the Roy Williams experiment doesn't workout, here is the replacement.

09 - San Francisco 49ers: Russell Okung, OT Oklahoma State

Marvel Smith is a stop-gap at best with his severe back issues and should Joe Staley struggle at LT then this pick is an absolute no brainer, the best OT in the class getting snatched off the board at 9 is a great value selection for the 49ers as he will help upgrade their offense, especially in the run game where Okung is an absolute monster.

08 - Jacksonville Jaguars: Eric Berry, S Tennessee

The Jaguars need some consistency in their back four, they have some solid units at corners but they need more from their safeties, Reggie Nelson is a solid player when not battling injuries but the player lining up at strong safety is not going to be much of a compliment be it Considine or Alexander but Eric Berry is a playmaking defensive nightmare and if the Jags are picking here they may be looking at a QB to replace Garrard but Berry is the best bet right now with the promise the Jags have.

07 - Cleveland Browns: Dez Bryant, WR Oklahoma State

Cleveland is going to have to decide whether or not Braylon Edwards is worth a contract extension or if they are going to let him go test the free agent waters. Something tells me that the cheap and stingy Mangini won't be willing to pay Edwards what we wants and he is going to need another big play wide receiver to replace him to compliment possession receiver Robiskie, developing Massaquoi and return man Cribbs. Dez Bryant is the best big play threat in this draft and should help immediately.

06 - Buffalo Bills: Sam Bradford, QB Oklahoma

If the Bills are picking here, it is because Trent Edwards couldn't get the job done and should be run out of town or least be a well paid and talented back up. Bradford is the reigning Heisman winner and has all the necessary talents minus the cannon arm to be an elite NFL QB. Not to mention Bradfod will be able to get the ball to Owens, which is something I doubt Edwards could do.

05 - St. Louis Rams: Ndamukong Suh, DT Nebraska

The Rams could use a defensive end but this is a deep class for that position and they lost out on Dunlap so I think they go with the best playmaking defensive tackle in Suh from Nebraska. He has that Kevin Williams look, he's a big tough and nasty defensive tackle who can rush the passer, collapse the pocket and stuff in the run. Combine him on the inside with Ryan, Carriker and Scott and the Rams will have a nice solid interior rotation.

04 - Kansas City Chiefs: Arrelious Benn, WR Illinois

The Chiefs need receivers for Todd Haley's pass first offense and Benn will remind Haley a lot of a weapon he had in Arizona in Anquan Boldin. Benn is a hard nosed wide receiver and doesn't go down easily. He'll be a match up problem for most defenses as he can come from almost anywhere and provide a mismatch as he is faster then any linebacker, bigger and more physical then any corner and is not afraid of a lurking safety.

03 - Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos): Jevan Snead, QB Ole Miss

The Seahawks could not be happier to get their next franchise guy in Ole Miss signal caller Jevan Snead... but the way they do it is incredible. Denver blows their brains out and Seattle picks up the pieces, not to mention they get another first rounder a little later on. No pressure for Snead, time to learn the system and a good mentor in Hasselbeck.

02 - Oakland Raiders: Carlos Dunlap, DE Florida

The Raiders released draft pick Stryker Sulak and traded away their only really credible pass rush threat in Derrick Burgess and are left with Jay Richardson and Greg Ellis. so they will need a defensive end for the future and Dunlap will impress Al Davis without a doubt. I believe that the beast from Gainesville will be entering the black hole and being that nasty feared pass rusher that the Raiders sorely need to upgrade their pass rush and run defense.

01 - Detroit Lions: Gerald McCoy, DT Oklahoma

The Lions bypassed OT all last draft even with William Beatty and Michael Oher available so I think maybe DT is the way they go since they have zero depth there and McCoy may be the best player in the country. He has a Tommie Harris vibe and should give Coach Schwartz his penetrating undertackle here and hopefully address LT later.

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