Very early NFL Mock Draft

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 1. Miami (0-13) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
The Buzz: The Dolphins are a wreck, and the team obviously has holes everywhere. Dorsey is a dominant inside force. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 2. New England (from San Francisco (3-10)) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas*
The Buzz: Patriots strike it rich and get the premier feature back and best player in this class. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 3. St. Louis (3-10) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Chris Long, DE, Virginia
The Buzz: The Rams defense must improve along the front four. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 4. NY Jets (3-10) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State*
The Buzz: The Jets are looking for another impact defender for their front seven. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 5. Atlanta (3-9) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
The Buzz: The Falcons are a total disaster this season and the quarterback spot is their highest priority. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 6. Oakland (4-9) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Jake Long, OT, Michigan
The Buzz: The Raiders are in the top 10 again and must protect franchise QB JaMarcus Russell. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 7. Kansas City (4-9) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss*
The Buzz: The Chiefs' line must improve for this offense to return to the upper echelon in the league. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 8. Baltimore (4-9) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
The Buzz: The Ravens defense needs younger talent on the corner, and Cason is a top-flight cover man. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 9. Cincinnati (5-8) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia*
The Buzz: The Bengals are looking for an impact playmaker out of the backfield for this offense. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 10. Carolina (5-8) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Dan Connor, LB, Penn State
The Buzz: The Panthers are looking to solidify their struggling defense. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 11. Chicago (5-8) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
The Buzz: The Bears will jump at a chance for a future leader on offense. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 12. Philadelphia (5-8) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma*
The Buzz: The Eagles are looking to stretch the field with a blue-chip receiver. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 13. Arizona (6-7) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Sedrick Ellis, DT, Southern Cal
The Buzz: The Cardinals defense gives up too many big plays and needs a leader and anchor in the middle. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 14. Houston (6-7) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Kenny Phillips, FS, Miami*
The Buzz: The Texans are looking to continue to build a playoff-caliber defense, especially in the secondary. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 15. Denver (6-7) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Early Doucet, WR, LSU
The Buzz: Mike Shanahan wants more playmakers to help Jay Cutler develop. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 16. Washington (6-7) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
The Buzz: Joe Gibbs wants a big-time pass rusher for the Redskins' front four. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 17. Detroit (6-7) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky
The Buzz: The Lions are in search of a future leader on offense and may take a chance on Woodson. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 18. New Orleans (5-7) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State*
The Buzz: The defense continues to be the Achilles' heel for the Saints. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 19. Buffalo (7-6) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State*
The Buzz: The Bills may draft into the deep offensive tackle class this spring. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 20. Minnesota (7-6) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Reggie Smith, CB, Oklahoma*
The Buzz: The Vikings may not be able to pass on a highly regarded defensive back for this emerging unit. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 21. Tennessee (7-6) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State*
The Buzz: Gholston could certainly help the Titans improve their pass rush. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 22. Dallas (from Cleveland (8-5)) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: DeSean Jackson, WR, California *
The Buzz: The Cowboys are looking to add a young playmaker on the outside. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 23. San Diego (8-5) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Keith Rivers, LB, USC
The Buzz: The Chargers' front seven would benefit from another strong defender. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 24. Tampa Bay (8-5) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan*
The Buzz: The Bucs are lacking playmakers in the passing game. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 25. Seattle (9-4) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College
The Buzz: The Seahawks hope to address their offensive line early in the draft. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 26. NY Giants (9-4) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech*
The Buzz: The Giants have major problems in the secondary that need to be addressed. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 27. Jacksonville (9-4) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida*
The Buzz: The Jaguars love those Gators defenders, and Harvey is a good one. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 28. Pittsburgh (9-4) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU*
The Buzz: The Steelers are looking to fortify their front three, and Jackson has the potential fill a role. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 29. Green Bay (11-2) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois*
The Buzz: The Packers want a well-developed feature back to balance this offense. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 30. San Francisco (from Indianapolis (11-2)) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: James Hardy, WR, Indiana*
The Buzz: The 49ers offense needs another playmaker to open up the passing game. </td> <td id="logos"> </td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 31. Dallas (12-1) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas*
The Buzz: The Cowboys defense needs a top-flight cover man opposite Terence Newman. </td> <td id="logos">
</td></tr> <tr><td id="headbar" colspan="2"> 32. New England (13-0) </td></tr> <tr><td id="edge"> The Pick: no pick
The Buzz: Pick forfeited. </td> <td id="logos">
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pats get mc fadden......good news for the rest of the league

steak tartar said:

pats get mc fadden......good news for the rest of the league

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Yeah, just what they need, another decoy in the backfield

WC Bias said:

Yeah, just what they need, another decoy in the backfield

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thats funny as hell.

before the season, it would have been tough to imagine slaton not going in the top 5.

now, seeing him coming off the board at #9 seems extremely high.

im not sure if the kid is a top 15 pick any more. will probably go in the late 1st round unless he has a monster bowl game. he looked very average down the stretch this season and was fumble prone whenever he got hit in a big game.

Calais Campbell at 16 is a steal for my Skins...

not quite sure how malcolm kelly and early doucet go off the board before mario manningham as well.

the top 5 look pretty much set in stone. maybe jake long sneaks in there.

but theres a big drop in talent after the top 5-6.

oldirtyku said:

Calais Campbell at 16 is a steal for my Skins...

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Absolutely, this draft looks like wild guesses....Cason is good but top 10? Slaton the 2nd best RB? I've seen many others where Laurinaitis is in the bottom 10

The Pats will either trade down for multiple 1's or take Laurinaitis to start the turnover of the very old LB crop.

WC Bias said:

Absolutely, this draft looks like wild guesses....Cason is good but top 10? Slaton the 2nd best RB? I've seen many others where Laurinaitis is in the bottom 10

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Agree. This mock draft looks off...

I don't know how you have 49ers in back of Rams but Rams are 1-4 in division. 49ers are 3-3. 49ers would be below Rams.

Kojak said:

I don't know how you have 49ers in back of Rams but Rams are 1-4 in division. 49ers are 3-3. 49ers would be below Rams.

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I didn't make the mock draft... found it on Yahoo! Sports.

jakethompson said:

I didn't make the mock draft... found it on Yahoo! Sports.

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I'm pretty sure everyone here didn't think you actually posted all the nice red fonts and teams logos. Yahoo makes sense, since it is Whormoan's primary source of information.

Kojak said:

I don't know how you have 49ers in back of Rams but Rams are 1-4 in division. 49ers are 3-3. 49ers would be below Rams.

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If 2 teams have the same record the 1st tiebreaker is strength of schedule. The 2nd tiebraker is divisional and conference records. And if all else fails the 3rd tiebreaker is a coin flip. I'm pretty sure this applies even if the 2 teams are in the same division.

San Fran's opponents have a combined record of 79-90 .467%

STL's opponents have a combined record of 81-88 .479%

So SF would pick before STL.

speaking of whormoan, this breakdown shoots his p10 defense theory down.

UoweDucks said:

speaking of whormoan, this breakdown shoots his p10 defense theory down.

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Oh no you didn't.......

Miami better trade the pick or take McFadden. Miami needs a cant miss player and Dorsey is not it.

Rawpimple said:

Miami better trade the pick or take McFadden. Miami needs a cant miss player and Dorsey is not it.

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Umm that would be a horrible choice. They spent a top 5 pick on Ronnie Brown just a draft or two ago. They need help along the lines and Dorsey is about as can't miss as a defensive player gets. That's my opinion anyway.

You need two backs in the NFL and Ronnie Brown really hasnt proven much yet.

Miami needs help at every single position. Miami cannot F up one more draft. They need to either trade the pick or get the best person available. McFadden is the best person available.
Dorsey has been invisible in some big games this year. Plus the injuries. The key to beating LSU is running right at Dorsey and the interior line. Ohio State will do that. I think Dorsey is highly overrated. Yeah he dances and has a big mouth but I dont think he is that great.

I just dont think if you select someone and dont trade the pick that you can let a player the caliber of McFadden go.

Rawpimple said:

You need two backs in the NFL and Ronnie Brown really hasnt proven much yet.

Miami needs help at every single position. Miami cannot F up one more draft. They need to either trade the pick or get the best person available. McFadden is the best person available.
Dorsey has been invisible in some big games this year. Plus the injuries. The key to beating LSU is running right at Dorsey and the interior line. Ohio State will do that. I think Dorsey is highly overrated. Yeah he dances and has a big mouth but I dont think he is that great.

I just dont think if you select someone and dont trade the pick that you can let a player the caliber of McFadden go.

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You need 2 backs but you don't need 2 top 5 picks spent on backs. That's a good way to have a crappy team with talented RBs. I don't mind spending a 3rd or 4th rounder on an undersized speedster out of a small school or something but teams don't need 2 top RBs by any means.

They have holes at about every position but RB. RB is the one spot they are good at. Dorsey is the best defensive player available and Miami's D isn't getting any younger. He's the obvious choice for them IMO, unless they can get a top 5 draft pick for Ronnie Brown which isn't happening.