Mock Draft I

[cdobry1991]

1. Lions- Matt Stafford QB Georgia
2. Rams- Jason Smith OT Baylor
3. Chiefs- Brian Orakpo LB Texas
4. Seahawks- Eugene Monroe OT Virginia
5. Browns- Aaron Curry LB Wake Forest
6. Bengals- Andre Smith OT Alabama
7. Raiders- Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech
8. Jaguars- Mark Sanchez QB Southern Cal
9. Packers- Aaron Maybin DE Penn State
10. 49ers- Jeremy Maclin WR Missouri
11. Bills- B.J. Raji DT Boston College
12. Broncos- Everette Brown OLB Florida State
13. Redskins- Tyson Jackson DE LSU
14. Saints- Malcolm Jenkins Ohio State
15. Texans- Rey Maualuga LB Southern Cal
16. Chargers- Brian Cushing LB Southern Cal
17. Jets- Darrius Heyward-Bey WR Maryland
18. Broncos- Percy Harvin WR Florida
19. Bucs- Clint Sintim LB Virginia
20. Lions- Michael Oher OT Ole Miss
21. Eagles- Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia
22. Vikings- Eben Britton OT Arizona
23. Patriots- Clay Matthews LB Southern Cal
24. Falcons- Peria Jerry DT Ole Miss
25. Dolphins- Larry English DE/OLB Northern Illinois
26. Ravens- D.J. Moore CB Vanderbilt
27. Colts- Vontae Davis CB Illinois
28. Eagles- Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State
29. Giants- Hakeem Nicks WR North Carolina
30. Titans- Alphonso Smith CB Wake Forest
31. Cardinals- Chris Wells RB Ohio State
32. Steelers- Max Unger OL Oregon

[cubuffsman78]

I think Seattle goes Curry over Monroe. I still view Monroe as overrated, but even without my feelings, Curry is the best player in the draft and a great fit for Seattle's 4-3 scheme to replace Julian Peterson.

Andre Smith isn't going to go that high. He's turned a lot of teams against him.

Tyson Jackson doesn't fit the Redskins 4-3 scheme. He's going to be a 3-4 DE. He's not a great pass rusher at all and that's what the 'Skins need.

Can't see Sintim going in the top 20 and I definitely can't see him in a cover 2 after playing in a 3-4 throughout his college career. That's an extreme change and he's not good in coverage.

D.J. Moore's slow 40s are dropping him to a second round pick. I like him a lot. He's a playmaker, but his speed is going to be under question.

Alex Mack over Max Unger. Mack also fits Pittsburgh's blocking scheme better.

I think Darius Butler should definitely be in the first round.

[michael]

No way SD takes Cushing. They draft based on character maybe more than anyone, and if anyone took steroids in this draft class its Cushing.

[bowler533]

Originally Posted by michael No way SD takes Cushing. They draft based on character maybe more than anyone, and if anyone took steroids in this draft class its Cushing.

That report is completely speculation at this point.

Plus, SD drafated Luis Castillo after he failed for marijuana before the combine.

But Cushing would fit in well with Merriman...

[michael]

Catillo and Cushing are 2 totally different people. Castillo actually tested positive for steroids because he was trying to recover from an injury for the combine. Cushing has been taking steroids since High School. From a physical standpoint there are very few people in this world who have more clues that they took steroids than Cushing. Look at a picture of the guy in High School and tell me that someone that young can look like that. I worked out 3 to 4 days a week non stop for 4 years because of football and didn't look close to that. Anybody who denies it is not in reality.

[cubuffsman78]

For every bit of "evidence" you bring on Cushing taking stories there is just as much proof if not more to indicate he didn't.

He hasn't failed any tests, including the one a the combine. You don't want him in San Diego because you don't like him. I understand that. Everyone knows I've experienced the last two years with certain prospects. I had to admit they were possible selections for the Cowboys and one even was selected.

I don't think SD will take Cushing, but not because of steroid allegations that have never amounted to anything. More so because they have other needs elsewhere with good players available at those positions when they pick.

[michael]

Brian Cushing Steroids Before After USC Football Draft Profile Workout Program | TechBanyan

I also remember reading a story about Cushing from NFL.COM awhile back and one scout said out of all of the players in this years draft Cushing shows the most signs of steroid use. It's not that I just don't like him for no reason... I don't like him cuz he takes steroids and tries to be something he's not. I'll just agree to disagree with you guys on this.

[porky88]

Real Sports ran a show on steroids in the NFL and the figures are probably a lot higher than what people think I guess what I'm saying is steroids is probably a bigger problem in football than what people really know. Everyone just looks the other way. I wouldn't be shocked to hear that every team has a guy on something.

As far as SD taking Cushing. I have them passing to address their RT concerns and honestly it's because they signed Kevin Burnett to probably start inside for them.

[bowler533]

Originally Posted by michael Brian Cushing Steroids Before After USC Football Draft Profile Workout Program | TechBanyan I also remember reading a story about Cushing from NFL.COM awhile back and one scout said out of all of the players in this years draft Cushing shows the most signs of steroid use. It's not that I just don't like him for no reason... I don't like him cuz he takes steroids and tries to be something he's not. I'll just agree to disagree with you guys on this.

I'm not believing this story quite yet, espcially from a source called "thedirty.com".

[michael]

I don't care about the source, I look at the pictures myself, watch him in interviews, and on tape. I'm not impressed... And to Porky, just because it might be a bigger problem than people think doesn't make it right to keep it going, cuz most people who do it get caught eventually. If you have a strong opinion that someone is taking steroids why take him? AJ Smith is probably the biggest stickler there is as far as character, and he won't take a risk on him. Other teams might because they might believe he doesn't take them, but AJ won't even take the rist. That's why I love AJ, he knows how important chemistry is.