2010 NFL Mock draft: First Round
The time has come where we transition from one season into two different seasons. The playoffs and post season and the off season aka looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft.
So far Cal running back Jahvid Best, Tennessee safety Eric Berry, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen and other projected first round picks have already declared for the 2010 Draft.
So with that being said my first mock draft of 2010 is here. My mock draft order follows the offical order.
1) St Louis Rams: Ndamukong Suh, DT Nebraska
Examination: Well the most dominant player in the 2010 Draft, Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is the first player selected in the 2010 NFL draft. With the St Louis Rams going no where but up, and acquiring talent along the way the best place to start is at defensive tackle. With new head coach and former Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnolo putting a lot of attention on the defensive side, it’s only fitting that the electric, overpowering 6-3, 295 lbs goes to the St Louis Rams and Steve Spagnolo with the first overall pick in the 2010 draft.
2) Detroit Lions: Russell Okung, OT Oklahoma State
Examination: Well in the 2009 NFL draft the Lions got their “franchise quarterback” in Matt Stafford and it’s now time to get someone to protect that $72 million dollar pick. With current LT Jeff Backus not even being able to protect the air it’s time to draft their other corner stone of the franchise in Russell Okung. Okung is an athletic monster; at left tackle at 6-8 300 lbs he’s a perfect fit in Detroit. Giving Stafford and the offense a solid offensive line anchored by Okung will go a long ways to help the Lions grow to a winning franchise.
3)Tampa Bay Bucs: Eric Berry, S Tennessee
Examination: With Ndamukong Suh off the board the Bucs have to go to the next best defensive player at a position of need. That player would be hard hitting safety Eric Berry from Tennessee. The Buccaneers have Tanard Jackson and Sabby Piscitelli currently starting at strong safety and free safety. Adding Eric Berry in the defensive backfield will help improve their young defense greatly.
4) Washington Redskins: Sam Bradford, QB Oklahoma
Examination: Well it won’t matter if Jim Zorn is the head coach in Washington or not but the fact is the Redskins need a new start at quarterback. Last off season they went to Jay Cutler, Mark Sanchez and even Josh Freeman but wound up sticking with Jason Campbell. With Campbell becoming a free agent and not really playing well enough to deserve a return ticket to D.C the Skins will need to find their replacement. Who better than former Heisman trophy winning QB Sam Bradford? Bradford has missed the majority of the 2009 season but already declared for the draft after he announced he would have shoulder surgery. Even with the year off Bradford is the best NFL ready quarterback in this draft class with Jimmy Clausen falling, Tim Tebow finishing behind Bradford and Locker and Ryan Mallet going back to school. So with the fifth overall pick the Redskins will take Sam Bradford.
5) Kansas City Chiefs: Bruce Campbell, OT Maryland
Examination: With Russell Okung off the board and both the Chiefs and Lions having the similar situations of needing to protect their big money quarterbacks, in this case it’s Matt Cassel and his $63 million dollar contract. The Chiefs have former first round pick Brandon Albert but he’s been under performing this season allowing 10sacks. Albert can also play at the LG position and that would allow the Chiefs to select talented offensive tackle Bruce Campbell to play LT.
6) Seattle Seahawks: Tim Tebow, QB Florida
Examination: Yes, now before everyone starts sending me hate mail for not drafting an OT, RB, WR, DL or anything else I’m going to give you three clear cut reasons why Tim Tebow is the right pick for the Seahawks first of two first round picks. One, Tim Tebow is the best athlete in the draft. He’s an intelligent QB who can throw very well and can also make the plays with his feet. Tebow is a left handed version of Jake Locker. Tebow can learn the pro style offense from Hasselbeck for a year and then take over, but can also be a QB that can bring an added piece to make the offense electric his rookie season too. Tebow needs to work on his delivery with Hasselbeck and the new OC. Two, Tebow will give it his all every single play of every single game he’s in which might not be starting next season but it could be depending on his progression. But the Seahawks need a player, and especially at QB who will give it his all every game of his career and also a QB who is rarely hurt and very durable. Third and final reason is the fact that Seattle doesn’t have a real QB picture long term. Seneca Wallace isn’t it and neither is Mike Teel and knowing Tebow’s experience in the best conference in CFB in the SEC he’s definitely the man for the job in Seattle if Bradford is gone. NOTE: This selection is pending what happens in free agency, if they get a LT and or a LG then Tebow would be a great pick.
7) Cleavland Browns: Dez Bryant, WR Oklahoma State
Examination: Well big ol’ Mike Holmgren is now in charge of the Browns organization and knowing the man on a personal level he’s gonna make this team a winner. First off he’s going to have to bring life to this wasteland of an offense and how better to do that then select Oklahoma State wide out Dez Bryant with the sixth overall pick. The pick of Bryant makes sense on a few levels, mainly the fact that they have NO receivers but all around play maker in Josh Cribbs and you will need more than a guy who seems to be the only alert player on offense other than Harrison. Bryant, missing most of 2009 for NCAA violations is still the best play maker at wide receiver in the draft and will help bring water to a desert wasteland in Cleavland, and Brady Quinn will love this pick.
8) Oakland Raiders: Rolando McClain, LB Alabama
Examination: I do apologize to Rolando you have been selected to go into the black hole known as Oakland, and the ageless wonder Al Davis has called your name. Ok enough with the sarcasm and back to the pick. McClain is a blazing outside linebacker and will fit great into what they are doing in Oakland. Speed, speed and oh yea more speed. McClain I could see as the next Patrick Willis if he gets his shot in Oakland. This is a great pick and I wish Rolando McClain luck in Oakland.
9) Buffalo Bills: Trent Williams, OT Oklahoma
Examination: Well so far four players have been selected from the great state of Oklahoma and Trent Williams going to the Bills at nine overall is a steal for the Bills. They could go QB with Jimmy Clausen but he’s not that worth it. They could go DT with Gerald McCoy to fit with Marcus Stroud. But going with Williams is the right choice for the Bills. They traded Jason Peters to the Eagles last year and really need to find a replacement for him. They have the rest of the offensive line but left tackle and with the selection if Williams eighth overall they can plug him right in and he’ll be a starter for a long time in the NFL.
10) Jacksonville Jaguars: Joe Haden, CB Florida
Examination: Sorry to all Jags fans but your dream of Tim Tebow staying in Florida is over. The Tebow pick, if he was available is not a field move it’s a money move. I know the NFL is a business but give yourself a player who you need, not just for money. He’s rocking in Seattle with the best fans in the NFL the 12th man. However you do keep shutdown CB Joe Haden in the state of Florida and he fills a need at the second corner back opposite of Mathis. Haden is the best cover corner in the draft by far and he’d be a real added benefit for the Jags defense and Jack Del Rio.
11) Denver Broncos(via CHI): Terrance Cody, DT Alabama
Examination: The first half of the season the Broncos had the best defense in the NFL not allowing a single second half score. Well now they are fighting to get into the playoffs at 8-7. However this pick is thanks to the Jay Cutler trade, who by the way has thrown 25 Int’s in his first year in Chicago. Anyone saying encore? Back to the Broncos pick. Mike Nolan has an electric pass rusher in Elvis Dumervil and a talented trio of linebackers. The one thing I see as a weakness is a strong NT in their 3-4 defense. With the selection of Terrance Cody he’d be a great fit in Nolan’s defense right in at nose tackle. It just keeps getting better and better for Denver.
12) Miami Dolphins: Gerald McCoy, DT Oklahoma
Examination: The “Big Tuna” is large and in charge in Miami and he’s done an excellent job turning around the Dolphins organization in two years but is still missing a top notch defensive/nose tackle on defense. Parcells finally will get his guy with the selection of Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy 15th overall. McCoy is a beast at 6-3, 296 lbs with above average speed and an a tough SOB who will play through injuries giving it all he’s got. That’s a Parcell’s guy. So with the 12th pick in the 2010 draft I have McCoy going to the Dolphins.
13) San Francisco 49ers: Bryan Bulaga, OT Iowa
Examination: The 49ers have just about everything on offense. They have a QB in Alex Smith. A running back in Frank Gore. Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis as receiving options. All they are missing is a left/right tackle depending on where they put Joe Staley. Either way RT/LT will be the only hole the 49ers need to fix on offense and it just so happens that Bulaga is available at 13th overall. This would be a dream pick for the 49ers and I do think they will take him.
14) Seattle Seahawks(via DEN): Taylor Mays, S USC
Examination: Well with Tim Tebow already in the fold via the sixth overall pick the Seattle Seahawks can go to work on their next need, but this time on defense. That need being a young talented safety. Taylor Mays, a Seattle native, would be the next best safety behind Eric Berry and would be a great selection 14th overall. The Seahawks have some other questions at LT, LG, DE and RB but I don’t see Charles Brown or Anthony Davis being worth a top 15 pick. The only other possibility would be DE Derrick Morgan from GT. But I’m going to go with safety Taylor Mays to the Seattle Seahawks 14th overall.
15) New York Giants: Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB Texas
Examination: This was one of the hardest predictions I had to make because looking at the Giants they really don’t have any major glaring need. However DE Osi Umenyiora was benched this season and it could be that the Giants decide to move Umenyiora this off season. That would bring an opening at defensive end and Sergio Kindle, who reminds me a lot of last years top DE/OLB from Texas Brain Orakpo who went to the Washington Redskins and dominated in his rookie season. Kindle could bring the same presents to the Giants defense, which allowed the 3rd most point in the NFL this season.
16) Tennessee Titans: Derrick Morgan, DE Georgia Tech
Examination: In recent drafts the Tennessee Titans have been known for not drafting need but overall talent. S Michael Griffin, RB Chris Johnson and WR Kenny Britt was a need and a great talent pick. So that’s why I have decided to go with Derrick Morgan 16th overall to the Titans. Also the Titans can use a talented, speedy defensive end on the defensive line with defensive coordinator Chuck Cecil.
17) San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Robinson, CB Florida State
Examination: Well their ideal corner back, Joe Haden is already off the board so at this point the 49ers need to address their corner back need with the next best CB in the draft which I believe is FSU’s Patrick Robinson. Robinson is in competition with Michigan’s Donovan Warren to be the next corner back drafted after Joe Haden. Robinson has top end speed and prototypical height for a No 1. corner in the NFL at 5-11, 192 lbs. The 49ers will have to hone in his skills and keep him from jumping routes too early. He’s excellent at reading routes and is great at jumping routes but sometimes jumps too early. The Niners could also go QB with Jimmy Clausen but I don’t think they are giving up on Alex Smith so Robinson is the right pick for the 49ers 17th overall.
18) Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Iupati, OG Idaho
Examination: Well this is kind of a tough spot for the Steelers to pick because it’s way to early to select OG Mike Iupati but they still need some serious help on the offensive line. Watching Max Starks and Willie Colon against the Dolphins this week just made me hang my head when every time you saw a flag being thrown you knew it was holding on Colon or Starks. So with that being said the Steelers need to improve the talent at OG and they can do that by selecting Mike Iupati 18th overall from Idaho, even though it’s a little early.
19) Atlanta Falcons: Navorro Bowman, LB Penn State
Examination: Mike Smith has led the Falcons to consecutive winning seasons for the first time in…well it’s been so long I can’t remember. The point is their defense has come around but still needs some work. They selected Curtis Lofton at MLB last year and he’s done wonders for the Falcons defense. They can improve apon that with the selection of Navorro Bowman 19th overall.
20) Houston Texans: Donovan Warren, CB Michigan
Examination: The Texans came close to making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history but fell just short on week 17, even though they got the win. Going into the off season they have needs at CB, S, DT and maybe another WR if Kevin Walter leaves. Since Mays and Berry are off the board and there aren’t any DT’s that would work for the Texas and CB is a much bigger need for them. So with the 20th pick overall to the Houston Texans I have them selecting the second best CB in the draft Donovan Warren from Michigan.
21) New York Jets*: Jahvid Best, RB Cal
Examination: Well this is more of a “what can we do to add more talent pick” for the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets. Thomas Jones, still a productive runner is getting up there in age and they could sure use a player like Best who has the similar game of Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson. Add that with Mark Sanchez and the Jets offense becomes even that much better.
22) Baltimore Ravens*: Arrelious Benn, WR Illinois
Examination: The Ravens offense is almost complete. They have an electric running game with Ray Rice, a stand out quarterback in Joe Flacco and a great offensive line. They have some questions at wide out however and Derrick Mason retires again they will need another big play WR, and Benn would be a huge upgrade over Mason no matter what. So give Joe Flacco the missing piece to the Ravens offense and select Arrelious Benn 22nd overall.
23) Arizona Cardinals*: Charles Brown, OT USC
Examination: With the Cardinals going 10-6, winning the NFC West for the second year in a row they still are a hit and miss team. They need some serious help on the offensive line with Mike Gandy and Levi Brown both playing horrible this season giving up 11.5 sacks combine and 10+ false start penalties. They did good with Chris Wells late in the draft last year. Can they make it two in a row with Charles Brown filling their hole at LT?
24) Green Bay Packers*: Jason Fox, OT Miami
Examination: Well here we have to go with another early selection but the Packers have a serious need on the offensive line and mostly at LT. Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher won’t make it another year and protecting Aaron Rogers is going to be crutial to their success. So I have Jacson Fox going to the Packers 24th overall.
25) Cincinnati Bengals*: Brandon LaFell, WR LSU
Examination: RIP Chris Henry before I say anything else. The Bengals haven’t put up more than 25 points in a game more than one time this season and that’s not good. In the wake of Chris Henry passing and Chad Johnson seeming to have lost a little bit of his greatness the Bengals NEED a true No 2. WR next year.
26) New England Patriots*: Corey Wootton, DE Northwestern
Examination: We all know Bill Belichick doesn’t like first round picks but this time he’s selecting on the back end so he’s ok with it. Belichick likes players who are talented and that don’t break the bank. In this case they need a new young defensive end in their 3-4 defense and Wootton would be a great selection 26th overall.
27) Philadelphia Eagles*: Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB TCU
Examination: The team that always comes out winners in the NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles are back at it again, this time on defense with talented DE Jerry Hughes from TCU. He would be a great replacement for Victor Abiamiri who has majorly underachieved this season.
28) Dallas Cowboys*: Golden Tate, WR Notre Dame
Examination: It all makes sense. Jerry Jones, big name player from a big name school and at a need position. I don’t see Roy Williams sticking around in Dallas because of Miles Austin and the fact that Golden Tate would be a better fit for the Cowboys than Williams. Either way the Cowboys need another WR and Tate is the only remaining one with talent.
29) Minnesota Vikins*: Colt McCoy, QB Texas
Examination: Why not? Colt McCoy is the most accurate passer in the draft and fits well with the Vikings offense, but still would need to adjust into the pro style offense in Minnesota. The Vikins need a QB long term after Favre is gone so make the pick now, don’t wait to see what Favre will do, because we never know when he will.
30) San Diego Chargers*: Dan Williams, DT Tennessee
Examination: Jamal Williams is getting up their in age at 34 and they need a young defensive monster at DT for the long term and Dan Williams at 6-3, 327 lbs would fit the bill perfectly.
31) New Orleans Saints*: Sean Weatherspoon, LB Missouri
Examination: Well Weatherspoon is the best available player and the Saints defense is in need of a young talented strong side linebacker. So Weatherspoon would be the right pick for the Saints.
32) Indianapolis Colts*: Anthony Davis, OT Rutgers
Examination: The Colts pretty much have everything on offense except a running game but I still believe in Addai. However they don’t’ have an elite left tackle to protect their man in Peyton Manning. So with the selection of Anthony Davis at 32 the Colts would get their long term man at left tackle.
NOTE: * means that team is in the playoff and current pick isn’t a lock (Overall wise).
Sound off
Comon Man! Tebow going 5th to Sea..you are crazy! Seattle needs the best OT on the draft board…period!! If Mays is still available at 14th for sure!
No C.J. Spiller in the 1st Round? No way.
It’s hard to take this mock seriously when Jimmy Clausen isn’t even on it. He’s a candidate for top overall pick and he’s not even here?
Lars, do you think teams will be more inclined to trade their draft picks this year? Seems like teams aren’t wanting to roll the dice with first-rounders so much.
(Thansk for the mock draft,by the way. First one of the year. I’m already excited for April!)
credit to doing this but
cj spiller will go in the first 16 picks maybe to the 9ers, they diidn’t have a punt return more than 10 yds
Why would the Jets take a RB? Even with T Jones getting older, you still have Leon Washington….and don’t forget we moved up in the ‘09 draft to get Shonn Greene(who is averaging 5 ypc this year since Leon went down) in the early 3rd round. How about a NT to clog that middle in the 3-4? Or a WR, that is if the Jets can’t land B Marshall.
Wow ok I’ll do my best to respond to all comments.
DUWORKSON: Tebow I believe is a good fit in seattle, however you NEED to read the reason(s) why I have him going to Seattle at 6th overall. It all depends on free agency. I have the quote right here …
“NOTE: This selection is pending what happens in free agency, if they get a LT and or a LG then Tebow would be a great pick.”
A.J: Well I have Jahvid Best going first, and not many teams need a RB so he’ll go early second. I see him like Chris Wells last year..falling.
Chris: Well people take it seriously, everyone has their opinion. Clausen is a good QB but he’s having work done on his toe and won’t throw till April. He’s a good QB but think Brady Quinn, falling and not doing well in the NFL.
Travis: Well I think you will see 3-4 teams trading picks but St Louis will hold on to #1 and I might see the Seahawks trading up from 6th if they can’t get a LT or LG in FA. Watch Seattle trade their second round pick like last year. And no problem, likewise.
Matt: Well the nines don’t need a everydown back like Spiller with Frank Gore still running and gunning. They need an OT and CB before anything else.
The Jets definetley will not get Jahvid Best nor any running back. They already have two very productive runners on the depth chart with Thomas Jones and Shonn Greene and when Leon Washington comes back that would be three productive Running Backs, Also they have Chauncey Washington. There is definatly no need for a fifth running back especially in the first round.
I like the Seattle picks. I am affraid they will draft for position instead of best talent.
As usual, no one knows anything about the Seahawks. Their LG Rob Simms was their best offensive lineman this year. They need a left tackle for sure, and no way they leave the 1st one without one.
Tebow has been a stud in college. IN COLLEGE. No way he goes that high. Maybe they do take a QB but people need to get over the Tebow love. The guy has the skills and ability to do it, but will need a major overhaul over several years before he gets there.
He could be a late 1st round in my opinion, or he could be an early second. Wouldn’t be surprised if the hawks grabbed him or McCoy in round 2.
Your top 5 look solid to me.
Although the biggest surprise for me is Davis at 32. He’s the most athletic tackle in the draft. Would be stunned if he dropped that far.
Cole: Well Jones is getting old, not many make it past 31+. And plus I don’t think the Jets would mind a RB like Chris Johnson. But who knows.
lyle: Well it depends on the new president and GM
How can you say that Golden Tate is the last WR with any talent and you didn’t even list the top WR in the nation in Denario Alexander out of Missouri. The kid had the most receptions, recieving yards and TDs out of any WR in the nation this year. He had the 11th best recieving year in NCAA history. What a joke.
Sanchez:I actually know a lot about the Seahawks, Sims is a talented LG who had a :ok: year. Well people still aren’t reading the whole thing. I said it depends on FA and if they sign Mankins and or McNeil.
Tebow has the talent, and he can be a QB at the next level. We don’t need a major overhaul. Tebow is the better pick over McCoy. Thanks for the top 5. Well I’ve seen better players drop farther. Keep in mind this is the first mock draft
Lars,
Props on the mock, it is good. Should have said that first.
But I have to disagree on the hawks. Why would McNeil or Mankins leave the Pats/Chargers for Seattle? Wishful thinking, and I live in Seattle!
Hawks needs are in order (in my opinion) LT, QB, DE, FS, RB, WR, CB. They have so many needs, and 3 good picks, that they can take the best player available at each and have a succesful draft. One thing the team, and every reputable person in football, is saying consistently though is they need OL help. Locklear is a decent RT, and Walter Jones’ knees may be the only ones in professional sports older than Vlad Guererro’s, so all signs point to a LT in the first 2 picks. Again, In my opinion :)
And We will have to agree to disagree on Tebow. Rewatch the bowl game from the other night and listen to Brian Billick talk about him. That guy knows QBs, and it sounds like he is not confident on Tebow at the next level. Tebow may end up being the next Geno Torreta, but he has the work ethic not to be.
This draft isn’t too bad, but there is no such thing as a 296 lb NT in the NFL, so if the dolphins want one it needs to be terrance cody or dan williams. also as a vikings fan i will guarantee that they will take Clausen over Mccoy. McCoy may be accurate but he still throws double digit picks during the season.
Justin: At the 1st round level Tate is the best talent remaining. Not saying he’s the best remaining talent in the draft.
Sanchez: Thanks for the props. Well that’s why I said IF the Seahawks sign either or both of the two then it effects the draft. Well I’d go LT, QB, CB, FS, WR, RB, DE. Lock is good at RT, not LT.
Well Bellick said the Hawks would win the NFC West this season. Tebow has the complete backage, but the Seahawks should hire Jim Zorn, a great OC and QB coach to teach Tebow and fix a few things.
Remember Seattle is building, not completing for a NFL SB title next year. That’s why they have the 6th overall pick.
Zach: Well Cody is gone and Williams is a reach and McCoy is still a talented DT/NT. Well Clausen will take a Brady Quinn fall so maybe he does go to Min
If thats your first round where does brandon spikes and carlos dunlap go in the second? where do you think george selvie from south florida goes?
Hey man,
You’re Mock needs a lot of work… here are a few things you might want to take into consideration:
#1- McClain is a beast, but he’s not known for his speed.
#2- Seattle needs major help on the OL and at DB. Very little chance they’ll go with Tebow also b/c he just doesn’t fit their offense.
#3- Miami runs a 3-4 and won’t be looking for sub-300 lb. DT best suited for a 4-3.
#4- The Giants don’t have a major need??? How about DBs???
#5- The Jets need a running back??? Come on, man! They just spent half their draft getting Shonn Greene last year and they’ve got Leon Washington coming back from injury next year.
#6- The Cardinals will probably be losing either Rolle or Dansby(or both) this year, so they’re probably going to need this pick to address the defense this year.
But thats like asking the Colts if they would mind having someone like Tom Brady, there is pretty much no need for him. Even if Thoma Jones is getting old Shonn Greene and Leon Washington are being looked at as the future and they have no need for another speed back with Leon. Plus the way Thomas Jones is playing it looks like he has a good 2-3 years left in the tank. The Jets are the #1 in the league rushing, why fix whats not broken while you can fill other needs like a D-lineman.
Cole,
Agreed- I’m pretty sure the Jets will probably be going after a WR…
Seahawks needs are this. OL OL OL. Until that has been addressed they cannot think about anything else. Hasselbeck (who is nearly crippled) was wrecked and probably ruined because he was on his own on almost every play.
Rob Sims was not the best OL this year. Max Unger (the new rock at center) was. If I had my way, I’d try to trade back with the 6th and draft 2 tackles in the 1st and move Locklear to guard. You want offense ? Fix the line. POS Shawn Alexander could run behind a kick ass line. When they were gone, so was he. You can address point scoring in the 2nd.
This draft is gonna be magic in the 2nd round. There is going to be so much talent there that lots of teams are going to score huge.
Can’t wait for the combines to play out.
Jake: Seattle needs LT, LG. Moving lock to G does nothing. Watch some game film on him he’s just a human turnstile.
Well Seattle needs the OL first then everything will click.
Krillian: Well that’s why he’s a NT in Miami. Tebow would go well with Knapp’s RUNNING offense. People need to know he doesnt run the WCO because even hasselbeck said it’s like being a rookie again with all the new terms. The WCO was easy for him. NOt this. The Jets spent “half” the draft on Sanchez not Greene.
Sea NEEDS an LT. It’s supposedly a deep draft for OT’s, so maybe they wait until their second first rounder — but I doubt it. They need to shore up the line. If they are happy with Locklear at RT, then they only need a LT. After that, they need to put pressure on the other team’s QB’s. You can’t draft an entire new defensive backfield, but you can make all of your DB’s look at WHOLE lot better if you can get the other team’s QB feeling antsy. Then draft a QB in the 2nd or 3rd to develop behind Hasslebeck.
yes it would help houston to get a good cb but when a guy like Jahvid Best is still on the board and you have like the 2nd worst running game in the league and u just lost ur OC u better draft a talented rb. yes the texans will get slaton back next season from ir but still he is more suited for the screen game and failed to improve on his fumbling habbit. houston needs a back that can do great things when they need great things on the ground to happen
Jeff Backus did a very good job at left tackle for the Lions this year. Unlike the author of this article I watched every Lions game. Lions protected Stafford very well. The play he hurt his shoulder on Stafford was running around for 10 minutes trying to set up his hail mary pass. Football is a rough game. People get hurt. Wasn’t the offensive lines fault Stafford got hurt. If the Lions don’t get Suh they’ll take Berry if they can’t trade down. They may take the running back Best with their 2nd pick or a defensive lineman.
Disagree completely with Dan. Backus would probably be a decent RT, but as a LT he leaves a lot to be desired. Also Stafford was sacked 24 times this year … and remember he missed 2+ games. The Lions did not protect him at all.
Here’s the stats:
Team Player Years Games Sacks Allowed Avg Sacks Per Year
Lions Backus 9 133 67.25 7.47
Vikings McKinnie 8 105 51 6.38
Patriots Light 9 118 56.75 6.31
Giants Diehl 7 101 42.5 6.07
Cardinals Gandy 9 100 44.75 4.97
Cowboys Adams 12 171 56.75 4.73
Bears Pace 13 162 58.5 4.50
Redskins Samuels 10 141 44.75 4.48
Seahawks Jones 13 180 57.25 4.40
I have to strongly disagree with the Tebow Pick for Seattle at #6. Lol sorry man but i just can see Tebow going that high. Hes a product of the Urban Meyer offense just like Alex Smith was. But to the point of the draft. With Seattle they have 3 glaring needs in my opinion. OT, S, DE. So with that first pick if Eric berry happens to drop to us i think Seattle will take him. If not i think Derrick Morgan is the choice. For two reasons.
1. Our defensive line created no pressure last season.
2. Patrick Kerney is on his last legs he is aging and wont be around much longer.
With our Second First rounder I i think Seattle Will take Anthony Davis out of Rutgers. Two Reasons Why.
1. Walter Jones is aging and if he comes back probably only has one or two years left in this league.
2. Locklear is a piss poor offensive tackle im sorry but he sucks and i hope he is not with the team after this season. He is not physical whatsoever and Anthony Davis has that tenacity and athleticism that a Walter Jones caliber tackle has.
Lastly i think with out second round pick seattle will try to pick up a safety (fingers crossed for mays or earl thomas there) but if there isnt a quality safety they may look to offensive line yet again with Iupati or another offensive tackle Charles Brown to play the rights side perhaps? Let me know what you guys think of my predictions thank you.
Yea Dan, I’m agreeing with Renegade but also because I watch game film on the Lions and I also watched them against Seattle. You need a franchise LT, Backus can move over to RT.
Kelly thanks for the comment I am coming out with a new mock draft in a few days so it will be different, with Carroll now in Seattle.
I do have to ask, kelly (guy or girl). Just wanted to ask. And then onto your comment.
I had Tebow to seattle because Mora was still the HC, and he fit his scheme. Now with Pete Carroll large and incharge Tebow won’t be at 6.
Well I agree all 3 are needs but S and DE are not 2,3.
LT, QB, OG, DE, S, WR
I like Derrick Morgan, but not 6th overall. At 14 for sure. It will depnd on what Carroll and the GM(floyd reese). want to do. Do they keep matt for another year and get a OT and a solid defense or get the QB and build to the future.
2nd round pick has actually been rumord as a part of a trade to bring in Brandon Marshall. 2nd and Deion Branch/Nate Burleson.
I think what’s best for the Seahawks and Carroll is to get the QB and LT and go from there.
Jimmy Clausen(6), Charles Brown/Anthony Davis(14) and Taylor Mays (2nd round if they still have the pick).
All three could be starters by week one.
No offense, but the Tim Tebow pick is absolutely awful. There are far better QBs in this draft, so why take a chance on Tebow? They could take Clausen, or even Jevan Snead would be less of a project than Tebow would be. His mechanics are terrible, he’s got a prolonged delivery, a weak arm, mediocre accuracy, not to mention he comes from a cartoonish offense at Florida. He doesn’t know how to read defenses, and even though he’s bigger, stronger, and faster than everyone in college, he’ll more than likely be an average athlete at the pro level. If you take Tebow earlier than the 3rd round and as a QB, you’re wasting a pick.
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Well for one i am a guy. But two i just dont see taking a QB Carroll has already stated about how excited he is to work with hassleback. Thats why i dont see Seattle Drafting a QB just yet. Matt has 2-3 years left in him. And honestly Safety is a big need for us as well as DE. We had zero pass rush last year from our D-Line. Lawrence Jackson and Kerney just are not getting it done. And im sorry but face it if you know football and are a true Seattle fan you know “Big Play Babs” makes just as many big plays as he gives up. Plus Deon Grant is Aging. Im not a big fan of Leroy Hill Either so maybe OLB would be another possibility. But for now that first pick, Pick 6, Derrick Morgan, Pick 14 Anothny davis, Pick 38 Taylor Mays (fingers crossed that hes still there).
WOW YOUR AN IDIOT TEBOW 5TH???? BEST ATHLETE IN THE DRAFT? THROWS WELL? HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED A FOOTBALL GAME. TEBOW IS LUCKY IF HE GETS DRAFTED BY THE 3RD ROUND.
DONT POST IF YOU HAVE A BIAS.
YOUR DEF A FLORIDA FAN.
P.S. TEBOW IS A CRYBABY!!!!
Kelly: Carroll said today he would be in total support of starting a rookie QB. If Jimmy Clausen is still avaliable at 6 overall you can bet that Carroll won’t pass up the chance to select him. Seatle will be very agressive in fre agency and I can bet Julius Peppers will be looked at closely. Yea I didn’t ever like the move of Babs to starter. He’s got a lot of tackles but also gives up a lot of TD’s. Well I like Will herring over Hill and we could trade hill to denver as a possible scenario.
Chase: Please I have no problem if someone disagrees with me but one you got the pick wrong. IT’s 6th overall and second LOOK AT THE UPDATED MOCK DRAFT. Don’t attack somone if they updated their mock draft.
Ryan Mallet or Jimmy Clausen would be a better pick than Colt McCoy because McCoy doesn’t have the arm strenghth.
Minnesota fan: Mallet went back to arkansas for another year and Clausen is way out of their reach because he’s falling as far as 6 to seattle. McCoy is this drafts version of Kurt Warner with a little less arm strength.
He’s very accurate
hmm … today is Wednesday, Feb 3. Your date indicates this mock was last updated Jan 5. May be time for an update.
Renegade: Hmmmm how about checking the content I have. I updated it 1,18,10 it even has the update date in the title.
http://www.nfltouchdown.com/2010-nfl-mock-draft-first-round-updated-1-18-10/
hmmm … so you have different links for each update?
… and by the way, general consensus I have seen is that the Lions are in much greater need of an OG next to Backus than replacing him. That can be gotten in subsequent rounds. Lions will take Gerald McCoy (whom you have going 12th???).
The picks are not in the correct order, and there is no way that everyone passes on McCoy until the 12th pick. Tebow will be lucky to go in the first two rounds. The same is true of Cody. No way Jason Fox goes that high. Colt McCoy in the first round, not likely, maybe in the second or third. I would wait until the fourth round, after Tony Pike and Dan LeFevour. Actually this is not really very good at all.
Red: At the time of when this mock was posted this was the correct order, you must look at the updated ones which I publish every two weeks. So there is an updated one from January 18th and another that is coming out either today or tomorrow.
McCoy(Colt) will go before Tony Pike and Dan LeFevour.