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Apr 3, 2008 4:06 PM EST |
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2008
NFL Mock Draft by Ben Broman |
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| This mock draft has a total score of
2525 from
566 users for an average of
4.5
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| Picks 1-16
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| 32-47
| 48-63
| 64-95
| 96-127
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| Everyone knows about the big debate over this: Jake Long or Chris Long? Many say that Chris is the best player in the draft this year, and though I disagree, the Dolphins probably agree. However, Miami's 3-4 scheme doesn't value DEs very much. They aren't big difference makers. Meanwhile, whoever the Dolphins have will be killed every game on his blindside. Not to mention new coach Tony Sparano was an offensive line coach, so he'll probably go for an OL over a DL. Jake Long is the choice. |
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| The Rams have an easy decision to make here. They only had 5.5 sacks from their DEs; most decent DEs will eclipse that in about a half year. And they got that from two. Combined. Over an entire year. I know Leonard Little was hurt, but he's old and fragile anyway. Long would instantly energize the group, and Adam Carriker wouldn't be the only decent DL on the line. |
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| The Falcons could certainly use a QB. But they don't feel Matt Ryan is worth it at #3 (and, frankly, neither do I). So that means that DT is the logical choice. Two reasons: 1) Glenn Dorsey is the best player available at this point. No one was more dominant last year - no, not even DMac. 2) Mike Smith, the former Jax DC, ran an incredibly good and efficient defense last year due to two stud DTs. He probably wants a similar base in ATL. |
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| The Raiders need to get a lot out of this pick: barring compensation picks, they won't have another pick until the fourth round. Last year, the Raiders gave up almost 5 ypc to opponents. And then they lost Warren Sapp at DT. Yeah, they have a bit of a problem. Sedrick Ellis is huge and is a force against the run or pass. He'll keep Derrick Burgess single-teamed, opening up sack opportunities all while stuffing the run. |
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| You'll notice a trend with Kansas City as this draft progresses. They need OL help, and a lot of it. Damion McIntosh was supposed to be a solid LT, but sprained his ankle early in the preseason and was never effective at all. Ryan Clady scored pretty low on the Wonderlic, but he got the same score Dan Marino did - 13. The Wonderlic doesn't matter, and Clady has a ton of potential and is a top-notch pass-blocker. |
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| The Jets lack explosiveness. Starting RB Thomas Jones averaged just 3.6 ypc. Even worse, he'll likely hit the RB wall at age 30 (everyone else did). Leon Washington is a weapon returning kicks, but he's not a feature back. Ditto to Jesse Chatman. Besides, if they don't take Darren McFadden here, that means the Pats would get him. McFadden would make young QB Kellen Clemens' job 10x easier simply by being there attracting attention. |
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| At this point, we've all discussed how incredibly unfair it is that New England gets to draft at #7. With Rosie Colvin being cut as a cap casualty, the Pats are very old at OLB. Junior Seau and Tedy Bruschi are both 35+ and Mike Vrabel ain't no spring chicken, neither. Vernon Gholston is the perfect OLB/DE hybrid for the Pats' 3-4 scheme. He's incredibly athletic and a sack machine. |
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| The Ravens will be shouting "Hallelujah!" like their entire FO is made up of Southern Baptists if Matt Ryan falls to them here. Steve McNair is old and injury-prone (and bad, besides), while Kyle Boller has been a huge bust and Troy Smith, while showing promise, isn't anything special. Ryan is the only QB worth picking in the first round, but I have a funny feeling he'll be a bust - Baltimore is the place QBs go to die. That said, he'll be a monumental improvement. |
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| The Bengals lost most of their LB corps to injury last year, so you can't completely blame them. Even if they were there, though, Cincy's D would be terrible. Rashad Jeanty isn't very good, though better than expected. Same with Dhani Jones. Keith Rivers wore the legendary #55 at USC, and made Junior Seau proud. He's a consistent tackler that is an anchoring presence on D. |
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| Jason David was incredibly disappointing; it was thought he'd be a great offseason signing. But he struggled with New Orleans' scheme and was consistently beaten. The only solid DB, Mike McKenzie, will miss the beginning of the year due to an ACL injury. Leodis McKelvin is a former sleeper who broke out at the Senior Bowl, and looks like he has the potential of being a shutdown cornerback. |
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| The Bills find themselves in an awkward position. They have one big need - WR - and any WR now would be a huge reach. OLB is their #2 need, but they fall into the same problem there. Aaron Schobel and Chris Kelsay combined for only 9 sacks, and both Kelsay and Ryan Denney had serious injuries toward the end of last year. In case they aren't 100%, Buffalo needs someone across from Schobel. Derrick Harvey is a natural pass rusher that's extremely athletic. |
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| With Matt Lepsis' retirement, the Broncos lost a - usually - consistently good LT, which is a big commodity. Some people think that the Broncos are okay with Ryan Harris taking over that spot, but Harris has only played in 11 games, and in those 11, barely saw the field. They'd be better off with the agile Chris Williams, who, despite great size, is quick enough to work in a zone blocking scheme. |
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| The Panthers fall into a similar trap as the Bills. Their biggest need - DE - doesn't present a feasible option right here. Moreso, though, Rashard Mendenhall is too good of a value at a position the Panthers aren't fully set at. DeShaun Foster left in free agency, and DeAngelo Williams might not be the guy. Mendenhall would provide a killer one-two punch when paired with Williams, and should challenge McFadden for the best back in the draft. |
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| The Bears would like to take an offensive tackle right here, but Jeff Otah would be a reach. Cedric Benson has been a really big bust, while Adrian Peterson isn't starter material. Jonathan Stewart just had foot surgery for his turf toe, but should be 100% by the time minicamp rolls around, so the surgery shouldn't drop the power back's stock. |
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| The Lions did acquire Leigh Bodden from the Browns, but he's only a #2 CB at best. The Lions allowed the highest completion percentage by a lot last year, and no one is starter-worthy in their secondary. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie had a killer Senior Bowl and combine, and he's one of my favorite players in the draft. He should become a shut-down corner quickly. |
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| Rod Hood and Eric Green aren't the worst pair of starting corners in the league (that sits with Detroit), but they got torched, especially down the stretch. If Antrel Rolle ends up at safety, as is expected, they will definitely someone to step up. Mike Jenkins was a huge part of that great year South Florida had, and is probably the best bet of the draft to be a decent corner, though his ceiling is lower. |
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