The Steelers are yet again the tops of the league and I think they don't really have any glaring needs, so I think they grab Smith from Louisiana Tech to learn from Casey Hampton as Hampton could use some fresh legs to spell him and Chris Hoke is aging behind him. Add Smith to the roation with Hood and such and the front three for the Steelers will be just as nasty but have youth on their side.31 - New England Patriots: Trent Williams, OT Oklahoma
Kaczur is a weak link despite his Canadians roots and Matt Light has an expiring contract. OT is going to be a very big need this offseason for the Patriots if they want to keep Tom Brady up right.30 - Indianapolis Colts: Arthur Jones, DT Syracuse
Jim Caldwell is going to find out why 260 lb. DTs can't hold up against the run first hand and after that, they'll be moved to DE to make room for the big guys. They already drafted Fili Moala and Terrence Taylor, now add in Arthur Jones and the Colts actually have a DT rotation that won't be mistaken for DE or LB.29 - San Diego Chargers: Rolando McClain, LB Alabama
The Chargers need some help at ILB where Dobbins and Wilhelm aren't holding up. If free agent pick up Kevin Burnett shows to be more then a special teams guy then this pick could change to an OT like Trent Williams but considering what they have and the talent on the rest of the defense, ILB needs to be upgraded and McClain provides an amazing force inside.28 - Minnesota Vikings: Kristofer O'Dowd, C/G USC
The Vikings will experience this year why letting Matt Birk go and replacing him with an inconsistent Ryan Cook or inexperienced John Sullivan is not a good mix with a QB like Brett Favre. I have a feeling center and QB will be the biggest needs for this team come the 2009-2010 offseason.27 - Baltimore Ravens: Brandon LaFell, WR LSU
The Ravens were looking for a receiver in the last draft, albeit a veteran one like Anquan Boldin, but a guy like Brandon LaFell has to appeal to them. One of the more complete receivers in the game and would provide a solid weapon for Joe Flacco on deep and intermediate routes along with his superb blocking in the run game.26 - New York Giants: Javier Arenas, CB Alabama
Rich get richer, the Giants have few needs and may look for a pass rusher or cornerback, they get the amazing Javier Areans who is a stellar corner and probably the number one return man in the game, he'll start on special teams and contribute immediately as a dime or nickel cornerback.25 - New Orleans Saints: Greg Hardy, DE Ole Miss
Once Will Smith and Charles Grant serve their star caps suspension, the Saints will realise just how thin at DE they really are and that is where they should focus their attention in the 2010 draft. Defensive end and defensive tackle, though they could go D'Anthony Smith to give the front four that Minnesota feeling with an active 3-tech (Ellis) and an immovable 1-tech (Smith), I think Hardy provides more value with what the Saints are going to do with new DC Gregg Williams at the helm.24 - Green Bay Packers: Ras-I Dowling, CB Virginia
Charles Woodson and Al Harris are aging, Patrick Lee, Tramon Williams and Will Blackman don't have much game time experience and Ras-I Dowling is an amazingly talented and athletic cornerback who is more physical then his size would indicate. Not to mention Ted Thompson loves going BPA and Dowling could easily fit that bill.23 - Miami Dolphins: Terrance Cody, DT Alabama
Jason Ferguson will be almost 36 going into the 2010 season, the Dolphins need to start grooming his replacement and I believe Coach Sporano and Bill Parcells can turn Cody from inconsistent and lazy to a hard working beast of a NT.22 - Philadelphia Eagles: Corey Wootton, DE Northwestern
The Eagles have little to no needs and could easily be challenging for the Super Bowl, if they end up here I imagine it is because they couldn't stop the run because of their smaller DE's and missing inside backer Bradley. So, I think Wootton would be a great pick for the Eagles as he will be their LE for years to come, he is an absolute monster at 6'7" 274 lbs. and he stacks up well against the run and can also rush the passer, he is an immediate upgrade over Juqua Parker and Darren Howard.21 - Tennessee Titans: Syd'Quan Thomspon, CB California
The Titans have very few needs, Britt has shown some real skills, Nate Washington is looking to be a good pick up which leaves the Titans with two real needs which are at cornerback where Nick Harper is aging and at linebacker where Bullock and Thornton are aging. However, I think Bullock and Thornton have more left in them and thus CB becomes the pick, I think SQT will have a huge season and vie for the top CB spot, the Titans would be thrilled to get him here.20 - Denver Broncos (from Chicago Bears): Brandon Spikes, LB Florida
Though Denver needs a big nose tackle to occupy multiple gaps, Terrence Cody's work ethic scares some people and he might not fit into McDaniels system well. However, a guy like Brandon Spikes might make some more sense and considering I had him going to the Broncos before he decided to return for his Senior year I can't imagine a better pick here.19 - Arizona Cardinals: Jermaine Gresham, TE Oklahoma
The Cardinals need a consistent tight end threat, they have not gotten much from Leonard Pope, Ben Patrick will be spending some time riding the pine because of a substance abuse violation and add in terrible acquisitions like Domonique Byrd and Anthony Becht and I think Gresham becomes even more appealing as a vertical threat. He'll need to work on blocking, but most tight ends now a days have to and playing for a run heavy team like Oklahoma might make him more ready then other tight ends.18 - Atlanta Falcons: Sean Weatherspoon, LB Missouri
Coy Wire starts at WLB. Nuff' said.17 - San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina Panthers): Sergio Kindle, DE/LB Texas
Sergio Kindle is a pass rush specialist and the 49ers might be looking his way if Manny Lawson can't handle the starting role for yet another year. Kindle has all the physicality and talent to rush the passer from a stand up position as he often transitions between down and space when he rushes and I think add him to the class with Bulaga and the 49ers are another step closer to challenging for the NFC West crown.
No comments:
Post a Comment