My First Two Rounds of the Mock Draft Challenge

RussellBrown · #1 01-24-2009, 03:51 PM

I'll probably to a new one in about a month but as of right now, here's what I think.

2009 NFL Mock Draft by Russell Brown

cubuffsman78 · #2 01-24-2009, 08:06 PM

Welcome to the forum. Next time, post this on the NFL Mock Draft part. It will get more reads.

Curry at No. 1 is interesting. LBs aren't usually taken that high, though. I disagree with your discussion of the pick. Why wouldn't Detroit mess with their OL? It's not doing anything great with the current lineup. Changes are needed there.

I don't think Denver taking a RB is so obvious, not with the needs they have in the front 7. Laurinaitis would be a good pick there as would BJ Raji, both of whom you have available.

I"m not a Chris Wells fan. He has no heart. I don't think he'll be in the league in 5 years. I think that's a cautious area for several NFL teams dealing with him.

Most aren't screaming RB for the Jets any longer. Everyone just thinks they should use Leon Washington more than they did most of the season. William Moore's stock has plummeted. In fact, after the Senior Bowl, most teams are thinking OLB in the NFL. He simply doesn't have the speed nor the hip rotation to play safety at the next level.

Speaking of Raji, far too low for him. He's a Top 15 pick, probably Top 10, after what he did at the Senior Bowl. He is this season's Sedrick Ellis.

Ciron Black needs to be taken off the list. He went back to school.

Too low for Moreno, who I personally grade as the top RB in the draft. He's a top 20 pick.

I think Mack fits what Pitt does with it's OL better than Unger. Mack plays with a better anchor, proving to be better suited for the power run game than Unger.

LeSean McCoy is a first round talent in my mind.

There are a couple OTs I like better than Jamon Meredith. William Beatty is one of them.

Much too high for Alex Boone is more like a mid-round pick.

Trevard Lindley should also be taken off the list. He returned to school. Dallas won't go CB that early either unless there's a ridiculous talent available there. They drafted Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick last season, who both provided nice play.

No way Freeman is a second round pick. I don't believe there is a second-round QB in this draft. If there is, it's Nate Davis or Rhett Bomar. But I think third round is the highest they get off the board.

Interesting pick with Ingram. He has to show his ability to come back from that injury at the combine, which he has an invite to. Right now, I think safer picks like Jared Cook, Chase Coffman or James Casey is a safer pick.

Beckum won't be a second round pick cause of injuries. They've just mounted up too high on him.

I think there's a chance Cedric Dockery isn't even drafted.

Ndamakong Suh also isn't eligible. He went back for his senior year.

I like Paul Kruger a lot. So much, I think he could sneak into the late first round.

I think you need more research before you do two rounds. Get comfortable with one before you go two. Make sure you know who is coming out and who isn't. We have a list of those players on the forum. Get in and see what's available here. Don't take these criticisms personally. They're meant to be constructive.