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Apr 20, 2009 4:46 PM EST |
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2010
NFL Mock Draft by Bryan Pinkston |
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| This mock draft has a total score of
285 from
80 users for an average of
3.6
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| Picks 1-16
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| 65-96
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| ***Pet Cat Alert*** The Jets greatly improved against the run with the addition K. Jenkins at NT, but one of the reasons they weren't able to make the playoffs was their poor pass defense. Part of this was due to a lack of pass rush that they were hoping V. Gholston would provide, but the other part is that Revis needs some help back there. If Smith wasn't so darn short I would list him as the 2nd or 3rd best CB available. It's risky drafting a CB that is 5'8 1/2" in the first round, but Smith has supreme instincts and man coverage skills as well as leaping ability and reliable hands. He did a fine job during senior bowl practices and will prove to be as big a playmaker in the NFL as he was for Wake Forest. |
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| The Broncos continue their conversion to a 3-4 with another college DE turned pass rushing OLB. Maybin left school early and would have likely been a top 5 pick in next year's draft because he could use more time to add weight and get better against the run. However, as it stands he has a very quick first step which can't be taught and he did great job at his pro day. He's up to 252 lb. and he ran a 4.59 40 which is much better than he did at the combine. |
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| ***Pet Cat Alert*** I first started using the "Pet Cat" term in my mock draft last year. It's just a term I like that Bill Parcels coined to designate a player that a scout or GM would want drafted beyond their ranked value just because they really liked him. With J. Galloway gone the Bucs will now need a new speedy deep threat as A. Bryant is more of a possesion YAC guy. Harvin may be the most dangerous offensive threat in the draft. He has the fastest acceleration of any WR, he has great hands and has that 6th gear that few possess. He also bulked up some during this past season so he was able to actually break a tackle occasionally while keeping his speed. With his route running ability and ability to run the ball either on an end around, direct snap or punt/kick return I think he'll be just what the doctor ordered for this offense. |
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| Don't think Smith could fall this far? Everyone thought the same thing about Alan Branch before he was out of shape at his pro day and fell to the Cardinals in the 2nd round. The Lions help out Stafford by drafting the heir apparent to J. Backus. Smith was a consistently dominant run blocker and pass protecter, which is something I can't say for either E. Monroe or M. Oher. However, those guys showed up prepared for the combine and their pro days wheras Smith was out of shape causing him to fall to the 2nd round. He plays tough and is built to play on either side of the line. He may even be able to play guard at the next level where the Lions could also use some help. |
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| B. Westbrook will be 30 this season and is consistently injured. He also was never the power back that is needed in a 3rd or 4th and short situation. Moreno has drawn comparisons to Cadillac Williams when he was coming out of Auburn, only Moreno can catch better and has proven to be more durable. Moreno has outstanding balance and great vision which he uses to make up for the fact that he doesn't have elite high-end speed. Picking up Moreno will allow Westbrook to stay healthy while providing a back who can consistently pick up the tough yards. |
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| The Vikings have needed an upgrade on the right side of their line for years and they start the reconstruction at RT. Britton moves pretty well laterally, but is probably a better fit at RT in the NFL due to his functional strength. He drops his hips and gets low when run blocking and uses good leverage. He would take over at RT immediately. |
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| The Pats have become vunerable against the pass and that stems from a combination of a lack of pass rush and poor CB and safety play. But, one step at a time as they say. English's stock rose after a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. He is consistent with a high motor and uses an array of pass rushing moves to get to the QB. He also does well against the run. He didn't do well standing up and changing directions as a 3-4 OLB in senior bowl practices, but he just needs more time to develop in the system. If there's anyone who can teach English what he needs to know to be dominant in a 3-4, it's Belichik. |
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| The Falcons had G. Jackson last year, but this year they will need a new boost of energy in the middle. From a pure pash rushing standpoint Jerry has Raji beat. Jerry has a larger arsenal of pass rushing moves and a relentless motor, wheras Raji has been known to take a few plays off. What puts Jerry behind Raji is Jerry isn't as stout against the run at that's where DT's really make their money. But he is a great leader and will still help this team on defense. |
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| Parcells can't help but to build his team by adding to the front 7 on defense. He added Spencer last year and he'll continue the trend by wanting to add Sintim here to play OLB. Sintim has already been playing in a 3-4 at Virginia, so there will be no transition lag that typically comes with transforming a 4-3 DE to an NFL 3-4 OLB (see V. Gholston). Sintim was a dangerous sack artist at Virgina and you can tell he has been well coached because he uses effective pass rush moves in addition to his speed. He probably won't time as a 4.62 guy, which is why he's not being drafted higher. He's also a great tackler, which is something that is often overlooked in a 3-4 OLB. |
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| Great decision to get Flacco last year; he's accurate and has a great arm. Now he needs someone to throw to who gets open deep quickly. DHB is a speed guy and that's exactly what this offense needs. He posted the top 40 time at the combine (4.30). He ranks as low as he does because he is a poor route-runner and will need a full year to develop into a threat everywhere on the field. For now he can help by running fly and post patterns thus bringing this offense to the next level. |
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| The Colts will need a new identity on defense as they will no longer be the most undersized defense in the league with Dungy gone. Matthews would have got a lot higher than this, but with so many teams going to a 3-4 it's just a matter of other teams having other needs to fill at other positions of higher priority. Matthews only got a chance to start last year, but he made an instant impact as an aggresive tackler and blitzer. That fits the new style of LB that the Colts will now employ. He isn't great against the pass shown by the fact that he never pulled in an INT, which is another reason he is available here. You can't teach instincts and hand-eye coordination for pulling in INT's, but perhaps his lack of INT's had more to do with his lack of opportunities of actually being on the field. |
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| ***THIS PICK NOW BELONGS TO THE BUFFALO BILLS*** The Bills had two centers his free agency this year and neither of them were worth writing home about. Mack is an excellent run blocker and is also a great pass protector. I haven't seen all his games but I don't remember a holding penalty being called on him. He also did a good job of handling NT's during Senior Bowl practices in 1-on-1 situations. These attributes along with his athletism will allow him to become a future Pro Bowler. |
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| Boy that's a different offense without P. Burress in the lineup, isn't it? They likely will be without him again this season, but Britt would go far to filling his vacancy. He has good size at 6'3" and has reliable hands. He ran a fast enough 40 at the Combine (4.47) to warrant being selected in the 1st round. His 37" vertical will create matchup problems in one-on-one situations all over the field and in the endzone. |
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| The Titans lost A. Hayensworth and frankly J. Haye is not in his league (0 sacks last season and was hot and cold vs. the run). Hood has a 6'3" 300 lb frame with long arms which he used to average 5 sacks and about 50 tackles over the past 3 seasons. Hood didn't have a great senior season defending the run, but he showed improvement at the Senior Bowl and showed good athletism at the Combine. He will need all of these tools to play the defensive scheme the Titans utilize. |
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| The Edge has looked okay in the playoffs, but he hasn't shown enough to warrant the Cardinals passing on Moreno here. E. James has lost his quickness and seems to only go to 3rd gear. Wells has great size but I was also pleasantly surprised by his quick first cut and straight line speed whenever I saw him play (healthy). He is a good enough pass protector and a large enough threat in the run game to really open up the play action for K. Warner (or whoever the QB might be). He is faster than E. James and presents an overall upgrade that the Cardinals sorely need. |
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| The Steelers needed to upgrade their O-line last year but weren't able to take any early given the players that were available when they picked. They never adequately replaced A. Faneca's run-blocking at LG, but that will finally be addressed in Robinson is still available at this pick. Robinson has the occasional mental lapse and can draw a penalty here or there, but there is no better and more physical run blocker and pass protector at OG in this draft class. He will fit in perfectly with this tough football team. |
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Picks 1-16
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