Hey its only a couple of days left till the big days of the draft, with recent trades and signings I thought I would throw out an updated mock draft for everyone to get there opinions on.
1. Miami Dolphins: Jake Long
2. St. Louis Rams: Chris Long (right now Carriker is marked as a NT, they need someone opposite Leonard Little)
3. Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan (Glenn Dorsey could go here to, replace Rod Coleman, but they need a QB first, other potential is a trade with someone that wants McFadden)
4.Oakland Raiders: Chris Long (I forcast someone moving into third to take McFadden but even not, raiders are notorious for screwing picks up, not to mention his dad played in oakland)
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Branden Albert (Line needs help this may be the most solid pick of the draft, potentail to tandum up Larry Johnson with McFadden, but Herm Edwards likes his lines.)
6. N.Y. Jets: Darren McFadden (I could actually see these guys moving up to 3 to get him, especially if they believe that Oakland wants him that bad)
7. N.E. Patriots: Glenn Dorsey (I still think they will try to trade down, lol maybe with SF? Other ones on the list, Domanick-rodgers cromartie or Keith Rivers, even ellis and gholston are in the mix)
8. Baltimore Ravens: Sedrick Ellis (this would be a dream scenario for the ravens but heck they need to get younger on d right? another possible and a big shock might be Joe Flacco)
9. Cincinnati Bengals: Vernon Gholston (they want Ellis bad, but this would help there needs allot as well, other potentials, any of the top 4 cbs)
10. New Orleans Saints: Leodis McElvin (wait wait before you freak out, I have them taking this guy.. but not at this pick.. a trade down once ellis is gone would be in there future. although Rivers could also happen)
11. Buffalo Bills: Devin Thomas (although his production is limited he is flying up the charts, they would like him a little later, but who would move up for someone else? maybe SF for Jeff Otah?)
12. Denver Broncos: Ryan Clady Ot (one of a couple of T that could go here, they need line help, chris williams or otah could also be in mile high)
13. Carolina Panthers: Derrick Harvey (there is talk of them going after Brian Brohm or Flacco here I think thats a reach, with Rucker retiring Harvey would be a perfect fit)
14. Chicago Bears: Rashard Mendenhall (o-line is a need as well but they should be wise and get themselves a quality RB)
15. Detriot Lions: Chris Williams OT (Mendenhall is gone, Harvey is gone, where else do they turn? do they trade up to get one of those two? do they take Rivers? nah they go for the line, protect Kitna, save that 10 win prediction)
16. Arizona Cardinals: Dominique-Rodgers Cromartie (they need CB help badly, with Mendenhall gone this is an obvious one, take one of the top CB)
17. Kansas City Chiefs (from Vikings): Joe Flacco (they wanted to trade back in, now they have done it before the draft, this guy would work well behind that new big LT)
18. Houston Texans: Jeff Otah (finally they learn to get some line help, or are they going to reach for someone like Johnathan Stewart?)
19. Phily Eagles: Keith Rivers (crazy he is here this long huh? they would like Thomas and might go for DeSean Jackson, but how can they pass up on Rivers?)
20. Tampa Bay Bucs: DeSean Jackson (Give Garcia someone young to throw to, plus have a special team need filled? no question they would take this guy, unless one of the top OT are left)
21. Washington Redskins: Kenny Phillips S (have to replace the fallen warrior, and clearly they dont think much of the WR class since they are seeking trades, but you never know these guys always do something unexpected)
22. Dallas Cowboys: Aqib Talib (if this guy falls here they would be happy, if not they take Felix Jones early)
23. Pitt Steelers: Gosder Cherilus (shock huh? they would love Otah who is from Pitt, Kentwan Balmer would fit, but the oline need is strong with Faneca defecting)
24. Tenn Titans: Limas Sweed (perfect reunion for Young and Sweed, Phillip Merling is a possible too)
25. Seattle Seahawks: Dustin Keller TE (they have a glaring need here, wouldn't Stweart be a funny fit though?)
26. Jax Jags: Kentwan Balmer DT (Calais Campbell is an option too, but he isn't 1st round worthy)
27. San Diego Chargers: Dan Connor (unforteanetly this team has few holes, Stwart could be an option too)
28. Dallas Cowboys: Felix Jones
29. San Fran Niners: Brandon Flowers ( Hold on here here is why.. they trade with Detriot for Roy Williams, Lions take Flowers or even Brian Brohm)
30. Green Bay Packers: Johnathan Stewart (best player left once Flowers and all the top OT's are taken)
31.NY Giants: Quentin Groves (best player available, this could be Groves or Campbell)
Second Rounds Picks: Henne could go to miami, although would like to see him fall to SF, Sf gets a second 2nd round pick with trade with detriot, takes Sam Baker at 39 and Chris Johnson at 45. or perhaps takes Mannigham or Doucet with 45.
