Midseason Mock NFL Draft

Yo Wells, fantastic idea. So huge. I don’t necessarily agree on the Steelers pick, either, but it’s the end of the first round, you’re not a fan, and it’s Halloween so I can’t criticize at all.

Where to begin?!? This is like the 2006 NBA Draft, the year before Greg Oden, only this is the year before Tim Tebow!

Dolphins and Rams seem like they shouldnt be THIS bad. Even though you usually want something sexy at the top it seems to make sense for these teams to add talent in the trenches. Chris Long might end up making more sense for the 3-4 Jets but Campbell is big, therefore I don’t really know if he can play the needed technique or not. Long seems absolutely perfect for the Patriots but I agree, Pats could take Brian Brohm let alone DMac. Will be very interesting to see how the QB’s pan out. Just the fact that five are mentioned now in the first round is intriguing. Vikings adding offensive talent around AD is real sweet. Laurinitis to Cards is definitely sweet and I might have to love any team that drafts JStew and DeSean. Still can’t believe how well the Cowboys manipulated last year’s draft. They traded for an extra first rounder this year but still ended up with Anthony Spencer last year in the 1st. Derrick Harvey to the Lions is awesome. Always tough to project what underclassman will enter. I think you could see about 10-15 more names on this list that are Juniors.

As for Steelers, I’d like to segue this onto the Burgh page so we can really have a good discussion, but I think in my opinion it’s impossible to think our two biggest needs aren’t WR and OL. In fact, the only other thing I could see is OL and OL but I’d rather not do that. I will admit, if there’s a 3rd position out there that fits the “Well if there’s a guy that’s too good to pass up at this position we’ll take him” it’s at CB, which is why I’m fine with Wells’ pick. I’m very against HAVING to take a big wr but I back that up by saying if all things are equal I’d love a big WR. Jimmy Hardy definitely comes to mind as does Malcolm Kelly. I don’t want to turn this too much into a Pittsburgh thing, though, so I’ll copy and paste and hopefully get an actual discussion going.

I’d love Slaton besides Brandon Jacobs in New York. If I’m guessing I’m guessing Mike Hart doesn’t end up being a first round pick. Runs such a physical style and isn’t a big guy. Maybe he’ll be successful in the right system, but I’m just guessing underclassman will pass him up.

Wells HUGE

Deano, huge as always. Hardy’s like 6′7″ and ultra-productive. But yet, more on Burgh I’m sure.

I’ve had a huge man crush on Jonathan Stewart for well over a year now. He’s so sweet. I agree with your point, though. Actually a couple of your points. Having as much offense, or talent for that matter, as possible cannot be a bad thing. I think too many of “us” think in terms of fantasy football anymore. But in reality, having two stud RB’s that split carries, give multiple looks and are constantly fresh is a great thing. It’s of course nice when they are complete complements (think Deuce and Bush) but I also think that the Dolphins could take McFadden and then worry about how to involve two amazing rb’s later. The glaring trouble is obviously that these teams in the top 5 don’t have just one need and their biggest need certainly isn’t a 2nd RB. But it’s good thought and discussion. Stewart taking over for Alexander would be eerily similar to Alexander taking over for Ricky Watters. And guys like Slaton and Hart, you want to say they can’t carry the load, but then you realize they don’t have to.

I used to think QB’s, or all players really, should stay in college. But the more I think about it, it seems like most NFL Rookie QB’s seem like they usually need a year in the NFL no matter what the circumstance. Look at John Beck this year. He’s 26 and the Dolphins don’t want to “rush him.” Matt Leinert stayed for his senior year but wasn’t rushed into a starting gig as a rookie. I feel like if he came out his Junior year, the exact same scenario would have played out. You can of course point to Big Ben, but let’s remember he was 3rd string that year. I do believe if you got it you got it, but that can be a point to coming out as a Junior and being the man regardless anyway.

Dean wrote about stock and I agree but that’s more of a personal thing. I kinda hate that the thought process is “Well i might suck next year so I might as well enter the draft and make a team pay me a lot more than they should this year” but that is how it goes and you can’t blame them.

Running backs is another theory. I really don’t think it’s a good thing when a Senior starts all 4 years and averages 25 carries a game throughout his career. I think teams would much rather get their hands on a guy that’s played for 3 years and not had quite the workload. Maybe once again if you’re good you’re good, but I think it makes teams think twice.

For the record though, Brohm’s stock might not actually be worse. Last year Quinn didn’t even go in the top 20. Brohm could have gone before him but not much earlier. I think the reason it seems like Brohm’s stock fell is because when he stayed he seemed like he suddenly became the unanimous #1 player. Now if he ends up 10-25 it might be right around where he woulda gone anyway.

Trying to get back to the draft (although I expect and demand my previous thoughts to be commented on)………..

For the life of me I couldn’t think of why the Niners had the Colts first round pick. So incredibly huge that they do, with not having their own. I found it. The Colts gave up a 2007 4th rounder and 2008 first rounder for the Niners 2007 2nd round pick, #42 overall, to draft Tony Ugoh. Between trades like that, the Cowboys having an extra first this year, the Pats having a potential top 10 pick it just exemplifies my feelings that trading for future picks is the greatest thing in the world. The value is unbelievable.

Just a reminder, and correct me if I’m wrong, but the Pats will not have their first round pick this year due to the scandal.

You know who’s a really intriguing prospect? Brian Robiskie. Not saying he’ll come out but he is eligible. He’s 6′3, emerged this season, from a school that produces good WR’s, has a father with a successful NFL pedigree and the best part…….he’s only 19 years old. He will turn 20 in December but nonetheless is a really young player.

I’m all about a team getting a stud QB and it being by far the most important position on the field so I love Andre Woodson to the Vikings but just to throw something else out there, how sweet would DeSean Jackson to the Vikings be?!?!?

Speaking of sweet, but glad it didn’t happen for division purposes, could you imagine the Browns right now if they drafted Peterson over Joe Thomas? Quinn/Anderson, Peterson, Braylon and Winslow. Wow.

The fact that the Broncos spent their first 3 picks in 07 on Dlineman and still need a DT probably isn’t a good thing.

I’m a big Denny Dixon fan but the way he throws the ball I’d be kinda surprised if he goes in the first round. Would love if he did, though. He’s a tough guy to gauge.

I feel there is an abnormal amount of bigtime TE’s in the college game. Maybe it’s because of college fantasy football and I paid attention to them more. Maybe it’s because people are just bigger than they used to be. But it really seems like a lot of good ones out there.

Senior RB’s are horrible. Matt Forte seems pretty sweet, though.

I had a feeling someone would take necessity too literal. Obviously Plaxico Burress isn’t a “necessity” or the only team that would have won the last 10 Super Bowls are the Steelers and Giants. Couldn’t really think of a better word but was hoping I wouldn’t have to. Plax is a #1 or #2 WR, Randle El is a #3 WR. Top notch 1’s and 2’s are more important than a top notch #3 and without the top notch #1 and #2 you’re #3 is forced to become a #2 and isn’t great. I feel like I’m saying the same things over and over but if people continue to not understand I’ll continue to do so. I don’t even know why we’re still talking about it so I apologize. As I’ve said before, I want the best WR possible and Plax was a better WR than Randle El. It’s also probably easily to find a great wr than it is to find the next Randle El, who really is a unique player.

Ya seems like we’re talking about two different things there.

Gotta get Felix Jones into the RB talk. There are a TON of good Junior RB’s.

When I look at all of the WR’s that could enter I think this year’s crop could be better than we’ve been expecting.

I probably am overboard with my DeSean Jackson talk but I was watching the game last night and my boy Petros Papadakis said that Jackson has only been single covered twice this year, against Oregon and against UCLA. In those two games he had a combined 20 catches, 297 yards and 4 tds.

Had to like South Florida CB Mike Jenkins’ hit yesterday.

I’m not sure how much it will hurt his draft stock but Tommy Blake has only played 3 games this year and has 1 sack. Quentin Groves has 3 sacks and 2 were in his first game. Calais Campbell has 5.5, Derrick Harvey 6.5, and Vernon Gholston 6. Chris Long has an outstanding 11. I think George Selvie is a redshirt Junior and he looks like an absolute stud. I’d also love if he left.

I doubt this is true but I worry that Glenn Dorsey won’t be able to dominate in the NFL like he does now.

Ya real weird. I think it’s because he doesn’t look that big…not big arms, not very tall. Also already wears a knee brace. It doesn’t seem like he has any super human qualities like a Warren Sapp or a Tommie Harris and doesn’t have the size of a Albert Haynesworth or Marcus Stroud. His numbers at the combine will be something I’m interested in seeing, as he could be incredibly strong or fast for all I know.

Before someone corrects me on something I already know, I meant to say I think that George Selvie is a redshirt sophomore. I know he’s listed as a sophomore but think he redshirted, which would make him draft eligible.