Pagal4321
03-18-2005, 01:39 PM
Posted this up on the Vikings board, thought I'd throw it in here. Just 1 round, a second round might come later. Enjoy....
1. 49ers - Alex Smith, QB, Utah
It's really quite a toss up here, but I think given Smith's size and his great workout he will go first overall. He is accurate and has great athletic ability, while having a decent strength in his arm. It would have been home-state boy Rodgers if not for previous knee injuries and Jeff Tedford's history with QBs(Akili Smith anyone?)
2. Dolphins - Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn
I think everyone in the NFL knows this pick is comming. The Dolphins tanked after loosing their ganja RB. This pick should solidify their running game for years to come. Stong, tall and can catch the ball he will do good for the Phins.
3. Browns - Aaron Rodgers, QB, California
Even though Crennell will want to take a defensive player, Savage knows that Trent Dilfer is no answer for this franchise. Taking Rodgers gives the Browns a smart QB with only average size. Not as athletic as the Browns would like but he should be the starter after the Dilfer experiment fails.
4. Bears - Cedric Benson, RB, Texas
Signing Mushin Muhammed gave the Bears a little flexability with this pick. Although there is much talk they will take a WR here, the Bears will opt for hte most complete back in the draft. Has some off-field issues but nothing that will scare the Bears away. Adds a great playmaker to help Rex along.
5. Bucs - Mike Williams, WR, Southern Cal
Up until recentley, the Bucs were scheduled to take a RB here, but after seeing Mike Williams in action, Gruden will not pass on him. Big, athletic and great with the ball, he will become an immediate starter opposite Clayton to give the Bucs what the Raiders has in Brown and Rice(not to that level yet of course).
6. Titans - Antrell Rolle, CB, Miami
Loose one Rolle add another for the Titans. Rolle is a big physical corner that will become part of the Titan's new look secondary. Has the versatility to play CB and maybe even move to S. Will make an immediate impact on the field and should grow to be a leader in the locker room.
7. Vikings - Derrick Johnson, OLB, Texas
The Vikings finally get their man to help their LB corps. Johnson is a stud who will greatly improve the middle of the Vikings defense. The best defensive player in this years draft. Johnson will make an immediate impact on and off the field.
8. Cardinals - Cadillac Williams, RB, Auburn
Lacks ideal size but is a great great runner. Sees the hole and hits it hard, is also able to make cuts like no one else in this draft. Questions about durability and if he can get it done at this level wit his size. But a feature back that Green loves to have.
9. Redskins - Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan
Having a very weak WR group, the Redskins are thankful Edwards fell this far. Great receiver all around can be the #1 guy in a few years. Great route running and blocking downfield to boot. Consistancy may be a problem but won't hurt him on draft day.
10. Lions - Marcus Spears, DE, LSU
With this pick and re-signing Rogers, the Lions defensive front is looking alot better. Spears is regarded as the best end in this draft and relies on strength to get to the QB. With litte use for fancy moves, Spears get's the job done and will be a force for the Lions.
11. Cowboys - Shawne Merriman, DE, Maryland
With the Cowboys switching to a 3-4, Merriman is the perfect fit to be a tweener DE/OLB. Has great speed and great athleticisim. Undersized for a DE but is agressive off the edge. Also has some experience playing in coverage.
12. Chargers - Troy Williamson, WR, South Carolina
The Chargers find a great receiver here at 12. Williamson has blazing speed, as he showed at the Combine, and is always a deep threat. Will help stretch the field and should help LT in the running game.
13. Texans - OT Alex Barron, OT, Florida St.
David Carr is now a happy man. With Barron stuck in there at tackle Carr won't be sacked nearly as much. Great size and quick feet allow Barron to play the LT position very well. Long arms and again great size will allow him to match up with the best in the NFL.
14. Panthers - Heath Miller, TE, Virginia
A bit of a reach here but this team needs a good pass catching TE to help out their young WRs. With the loss of Muhammed Delhomme just gained another big target, should help out Smith and Colbert. Could gain a few pounds and learn to be a better blocker, but should help the Panthers in the long run.
15. Chiefs - Adam Jones, CB, West Virginia
Cheifs need defense in a serious way. Warfield and Mcleon are not getting any younger, in Jones the Cheifs find a superior cover man that can push one of their 2 vetran starters. His only downside might be his agressivness may get him some penalties at costly times.
16. Saints - Thomas Davis, SS, Georgia
What canyou say about the Saints, seems their defense get's worse every year. Maybe Davis can inject some physicality into a soft secondary for the Saints. Davis is a hard hitting and very agressive saftey. Not the greatest in coverage but still a very solid pick for the Saints, who could use this guy in their secondary.
17. Bengals - Travis Johnson, DT, Florida St.
A big man who can plug up holes for the Bengals front line. Finally the Bengals can add some skill in the DT position. The line should do a better job at getting to the QB with Johnson back there. And more importantly they will be better against the run.
18. Vikings - Mark Clayton, WR, Oklahoma
The Vikings find a WR with the most potential fall to them at 18. Clayton may lack ideal size for a WR but his open field running skills are amazing. And can run routes with such ease. Should be a great addition to the Vikings already potent offense.
19. Rams - Khalif Barnes, OT, Washington
This pick was tricky, we all know Martz always drafts in a very un-orthodox manner. So it shouldn't shock anyone that he picks Barnes, who's stock has greatly risen after the Combine. He is the ideal size for a tackle and can protect the passer with great ease. His one liability will be in the run game, but the Rams have their replacement for Turley the phsyco.
20. Cowboys - Jamal Brown, OT, Oaklahoma
Who do the Cowboys have at RT right now....Kurt Vollers. Parcells finds his RT of the future with Jamal Brown. A big athletic tackle that will be pushed by PArcells to continually get better. But the poor kid will have the impossible job of protecting Drew Bledose, the Sack-Attractor.
21. Jaguars - Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin
Finally the Jags find a DE that will compliment the two mammoth tackles they arleady have. A very ahtletic and explosive DE he will be dominant off the line, could bulk up a litttle. Injuries might scare the Jags off this pick but highly doubtful they would pass on such a great prospect.
22. Ravens - Roddy White, WR, UAB
Signing Derrick Mason makes an immediate impact but the Ravens need a future star to lead this offense. White can potentially be just that, at 6'2 he's got the size you look for in a receiver. And also has great speed, but is not the nicest route runner and could be more consistant. A few years learning from Mason will benefit White and turn him into a great receiver.
23. Seahawks - Carlos Rogers, CB, Auburn
Loosing Ken Lucas hurt their secondary, but in Rogers they have a guy who could be a stud. Rogers has great size and great speed but could work on his tackling and needs to learn to be conssitant. Trufant and Rogers may become the youngest tandum to fear in the NFL.
24. Packers - Brodney Pool, FS, Oklahoma
Loosing Sharper hurts a secondary that was already on life support. As it is right now the Packers have 2 saftey's currently on the roster. Pool will come in and be an immediate starter for the secondary. A great all around saftey, only downside is he's not as aggressive as teams would like. The Packers are finding out that Carrol isn't going to help them much so a CB is also a need, but S is where they will go.
25. Broncos - David Pollack, DE, Georgia
The Broncos are in need of solid playmakers at this position, REggie Hayward and the oft-injured Trevor Pryce are not gonna help too much in that department. Pollack is a player who will always give 110% on each play, even though he's undersized, he is a great playmaker with excellent instincts.
26. Jets - Fabian Washington, CB, Nebraska
With a great defensive line and a new found leader in the middle of the defense in Vilma the Jets need to worry about CB. Mickens and Abraham are both over 30 and not getting any younger. Drafting Washington gives the Jets 2 young CBs who are going to challenge the vetrans for starting roles. Washington is a excellent cover corner who will excel with the new rules, could work on his strength and tackling.
27. Falcons - Shaun Cody, DT, USC
The Falcons can not pass up on Cody here, he is a little undersized to be a force in the middle. If he bulks up, Coleman along with Cody could prove to be dominant. Cody is more of a DE/DT tweener, could play situationally at DE for Smith but will help this line greatly after loosing Jasper.
28. Chargers - Justin Tuck, DE, Notre Dame
The perfect fit for the Chargers here at 28. Tuck is a tall lanky player with great speed off the line, a little undersized but has been a dominant force against some top compitition. Can play LOLB for the Chargers who are a little weak in that position, Tuck is a player that will help the Chargers right away. A steal in there eyes at 28.
29. Colts - Justin Miller, CB, Clemson
With Nick Harper leaving, their secondary is in even more shambles then from last year. Miller gives them an playmaker and a very physical CB.. Sometimes over physical, he might get some penalties called against him but he is a great open field tackler and the Colts could use that kind of a player.
30. Steelers - Marlin Jackson, CB, Michigan
The Steelers need help in the secondary in a big way, surprisingly. Jackson is big physical corner who excels in coverage. Doesn't have the greatest speed and will probably get burnt by the NFL's speedier WRs, but his tackling and agressivness will help there. Must adjust to the new rules, and I'm sure Cowher will get in his face if he doesn't.
31. Eagles - Kevin Burnett, OLB, Tennessee
The Eagles need to add depth at OLB, this could be their replacement for oft-injured Simoneau, Burnett is a force with great size, great speed and excellent tackling skills. Could gain some weight to become an elite player, but will excel with the Eagles. The Eagle fans will be happy with this pick.....I think.
32. Patriots - Robert McCune, ILB, Louisville
Originally had Crowder going here but his attitude problems will take him off of Belichick's list. McCune is very similar to Bruschi and could end up being his replacement. Great speed and great athleticisim will help him in the Patriots scheme, a bit raw but being in NE will help him there.
1. 49ers - Alex Smith, QB, Utah
It's really quite a toss up here, but I think given Smith's size and his great workout he will go first overall. He is accurate and has great athletic ability, while having a decent strength in his arm. It would have been home-state boy Rodgers if not for previous knee injuries and Jeff Tedford's history with QBs(Akili Smith anyone?)
2. Dolphins - Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn
I think everyone in the NFL knows this pick is comming. The Dolphins tanked after loosing their ganja RB. This pick should solidify their running game for years to come. Stong, tall and can catch the ball he will do good for the Phins.
3. Browns - Aaron Rodgers, QB, California
Even though Crennell will want to take a defensive player, Savage knows that Trent Dilfer is no answer for this franchise. Taking Rodgers gives the Browns a smart QB with only average size. Not as athletic as the Browns would like but he should be the starter after the Dilfer experiment fails.
4. Bears - Cedric Benson, RB, Texas
Signing Mushin Muhammed gave the Bears a little flexability with this pick. Although there is much talk they will take a WR here, the Bears will opt for hte most complete back in the draft. Has some off-field issues but nothing that will scare the Bears away. Adds a great playmaker to help Rex along.
5. Bucs - Mike Williams, WR, Southern Cal
Up until recentley, the Bucs were scheduled to take a RB here, but after seeing Mike Williams in action, Gruden will not pass on him. Big, athletic and great with the ball, he will become an immediate starter opposite Clayton to give the Bucs what the Raiders has in Brown and Rice(not to that level yet of course).
6. Titans - Antrell Rolle, CB, Miami
Loose one Rolle add another for the Titans. Rolle is a big physical corner that will become part of the Titan's new look secondary. Has the versatility to play CB and maybe even move to S. Will make an immediate impact on the field and should grow to be a leader in the locker room.
7. Vikings - Derrick Johnson, OLB, Texas
The Vikings finally get their man to help their LB corps. Johnson is a stud who will greatly improve the middle of the Vikings defense. The best defensive player in this years draft. Johnson will make an immediate impact on and off the field.
8. Cardinals - Cadillac Williams, RB, Auburn
Lacks ideal size but is a great great runner. Sees the hole and hits it hard, is also able to make cuts like no one else in this draft. Questions about durability and if he can get it done at this level wit his size. But a feature back that Green loves to have.
9. Redskins - Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan
Having a very weak WR group, the Redskins are thankful Edwards fell this far. Great receiver all around can be the #1 guy in a few years. Great route running and blocking downfield to boot. Consistancy may be a problem but won't hurt him on draft day.
10. Lions - Marcus Spears, DE, LSU
With this pick and re-signing Rogers, the Lions defensive front is looking alot better. Spears is regarded as the best end in this draft and relies on strength to get to the QB. With litte use for fancy moves, Spears get's the job done and will be a force for the Lions.
11. Cowboys - Shawne Merriman, DE, Maryland
With the Cowboys switching to a 3-4, Merriman is the perfect fit to be a tweener DE/OLB. Has great speed and great athleticisim. Undersized for a DE but is agressive off the edge. Also has some experience playing in coverage.
12. Chargers - Troy Williamson, WR, South Carolina
The Chargers find a great receiver here at 12. Williamson has blazing speed, as he showed at the Combine, and is always a deep threat. Will help stretch the field and should help LT in the running game.
13. Texans - OT Alex Barron, OT, Florida St.
David Carr is now a happy man. With Barron stuck in there at tackle Carr won't be sacked nearly as much. Great size and quick feet allow Barron to play the LT position very well. Long arms and again great size will allow him to match up with the best in the NFL.
14. Panthers - Heath Miller, TE, Virginia
A bit of a reach here but this team needs a good pass catching TE to help out their young WRs. With the loss of Muhammed Delhomme just gained another big target, should help out Smith and Colbert. Could gain a few pounds and learn to be a better blocker, but should help the Panthers in the long run.
15. Chiefs - Adam Jones, CB, West Virginia
Cheifs need defense in a serious way. Warfield and Mcleon are not getting any younger, in Jones the Cheifs find a superior cover man that can push one of their 2 vetran starters. His only downside might be his agressivness may get him some penalties at costly times.
16. Saints - Thomas Davis, SS, Georgia
What canyou say about the Saints, seems their defense get's worse every year. Maybe Davis can inject some physicality into a soft secondary for the Saints. Davis is a hard hitting and very agressive saftey. Not the greatest in coverage but still a very solid pick for the Saints, who could use this guy in their secondary.
17. Bengals - Travis Johnson, DT, Florida St.
A big man who can plug up holes for the Bengals front line. Finally the Bengals can add some skill in the DT position. The line should do a better job at getting to the QB with Johnson back there. And more importantly they will be better against the run.
18. Vikings - Mark Clayton, WR, Oklahoma
The Vikings find a WR with the most potential fall to them at 18. Clayton may lack ideal size for a WR but his open field running skills are amazing. And can run routes with such ease. Should be a great addition to the Vikings already potent offense.
19. Rams - Khalif Barnes, OT, Washington
This pick was tricky, we all know Martz always drafts in a very un-orthodox manner. So it shouldn't shock anyone that he picks Barnes, who's stock has greatly risen after the Combine. He is the ideal size for a tackle and can protect the passer with great ease. His one liability will be in the run game, but the Rams have their replacement for Turley the phsyco.
20. Cowboys - Jamal Brown, OT, Oaklahoma
Who do the Cowboys have at RT right now....Kurt Vollers. Parcells finds his RT of the future with Jamal Brown. A big athletic tackle that will be pushed by PArcells to continually get better. But the poor kid will have the impossible job of protecting Drew Bledose, the Sack-Attractor.
21. Jaguars - Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin
Finally the Jags find a DE that will compliment the two mammoth tackles they arleady have. A very ahtletic and explosive DE he will be dominant off the line, could bulk up a litttle. Injuries might scare the Jags off this pick but highly doubtful they would pass on such a great prospect.
22. Ravens - Roddy White, WR, UAB
Signing Derrick Mason makes an immediate impact but the Ravens need a future star to lead this offense. White can potentially be just that, at 6'2 he's got the size you look for in a receiver. And also has great speed, but is not the nicest route runner and could be more consistant. A few years learning from Mason will benefit White and turn him into a great receiver.
23. Seahawks - Carlos Rogers, CB, Auburn
Loosing Ken Lucas hurt their secondary, but in Rogers they have a guy who could be a stud. Rogers has great size and great speed but could work on his tackling and needs to learn to be conssitant. Trufant and Rogers may become the youngest tandum to fear in the NFL.
24. Packers - Brodney Pool, FS, Oklahoma
Loosing Sharper hurts a secondary that was already on life support. As it is right now the Packers have 2 saftey's currently on the roster. Pool will come in and be an immediate starter for the secondary. A great all around saftey, only downside is he's not as aggressive as teams would like. The Packers are finding out that Carrol isn't going to help them much so a CB is also a need, but S is where they will go.
25. Broncos - David Pollack, DE, Georgia
The Broncos are in need of solid playmakers at this position, REggie Hayward and the oft-injured Trevor Pryce are not gonna help too much in that department. Pollack is a player who will always give 110% on each play, even though he's undersized, he is a great playmaker with excellent instincts.
26. Jets - Fabian Washington, CB, Nebraska
With a great defensive line and a new found leader in the middle of the defense in Vilma the Jets need to worry about CB. Mickens and Abraham are both over 30 and not getting any younger. Drafting Washington gives the Jets 2 young CBs who are going to challenge the vetrans for starting roles. Washington is a excellent cover corner who will excel with the new rules, could work on his strength and tackling.
27. Falcons - Shaun Cody, DT, USC
The Falcons can not pass up on Cody here, he is a little undersized to be a force in the middle. If he bulks up, Coleman along with Cody could prove to be dominant. Cody is more of a DE/DT tweener, could play situationally at DE for Smith but will help this line greatly after loosing Jasper.
28. Chargers - Justin Tuck, DE, Notre Dame
The perfect fit for the Chargers here at 28. Tuck is a tall lanky player with great speed off the line, a little undersized but has been a dominant force against some top compitition. Can play LOLB for the Chargers who are a little weak in that position, Tuck is a player that will help the Chargers right away. A steal in there eyes at 28.
29. Colts - Justin Miller, CB, Clemson
With Nick Harper leaving, their secondary is in even more shambles then from last year. Miller gives them an playmaker and a very physical CB.. Sometimes over physical, he might get some penalties called against him but he is a great open field tackler and the Colts could use that kind of a player.
30. Steelers - Marlin Jackson, CB, Michigan
The Steelers need help in the secondary in a big way, surprisingly. Jackson is big physical corner who excels in coverage. Doesn't have the greatest speed and will probably get burnt by the NFL's speedier WRs, but his tackling and agressivness will help there. Must adjust to the new rules, and I'm sure Cowher will get in his face if he doesn't.
31. Eagles - Kevin Burnett, OLB, Tennessee
The Eagles need to add depth at OLB, this could be their replacement for oft-injured Simoneau, Burnett is a force with great size, great speed and excellent tackling skills. Could gain some weight to become an elite player, but will excel with the Eagles. The Eagle fans will be happy with this pick.....I think.
32. Patriots - Robert McCune, ILB, Louisville
Originally had Crowder going here but his attitude problems will take him off of Belichick's list. McCune is very similar to Bruschi and could end up being his replacement. Great speed and great athleticisim will help him in the Patriots scheme, a bit raw but being in NE will help him there.