My Mock Draft

[Maize]

I think if they land Trent in Miami, then the problem becomes money. If that happens, Daunte is out of the picture and then you have only a 30-something quarterback to rely on. If Quinn is there, it is tough to pass on him if your Quarterback options are Trent Green/Daunte Culpepper.

[Maize]

I have scrapped the idea of redoing my mock tonight. Too much swirling in my head.

BTW, just watched Bobby... great movie....</off topic>

[cooljayhu]

I personally dont see the pats taking Beason, maybe it is just me but I dont htink he fits into the mold of what they want in a player or a person. I do see them taking McCauley however, with Samuel being a b***h. At 24 I see them taking Leonard, Meachem, or different LB.

BTW the pick NE got from Seattle is the 24th not the 28th.

[dkgojackets]

Whoever comes away with Johnson is getting the best player in the draft, and it isn't even that close.

[Cerrano39]

Patriots aren't drafting a WR in the first round. It would be my dream if Nelson or Willis fell, but I doubt it.

I would be very happy with Paul Poslczjsdkfy and any DB. I like Aaron Ross, Michael Griffin, and a couple others. Am not a big McCauley fan.

But, I highly doubt the Patriots end the day picking 24 and 28; it just isn't Patriot-esque.

[cooljayhu]

I dont see Poz as a viable option I would anticipate him going much earlier than 24th. However if the Pats can somehow use their 2 picks to move up say 10ish spots they could have a shot at willis or poz or maybe someone like Reggie Nelson.

Another rumor I have heard is trading one of the 1st rounders and Samuel to the Skins for the 6th pick and then taking Landry. That would be a good deal, IMO as I dont expect Samuel to be in a Pats uniform next season.

[detroitbasketball]

Pozluzny'll probably be there at 24. In fac,t most mocks I've seen have him going there.

[cooljayhu]

really? Oh I heard on SI that Buffalo was looking at him at 12th (although I do not think thy will take) so I figured if someone was thinking of him at 12 then by 24 he would be gone.

[Freak93]

I would love to see Poz in an Eagles uniform but I don't think that will happen.

[Cerrano39]

He should be there at 24. I don't like trading up too much for players. I like Landry and Nelson, but I hate giving up a lot to get essentially unproven commodities.

[Maize]

I agree with Cerrano. No way they take a receiver in the first round , they are more likely to trade up for Pat Willis. I heard they like Beason, and remember, just because they go to "Da U" doesn't mean they are thugs.... I can't name any at the moment but that's not important . And Poz is on the rise, not the fall, after Willis, I bet he is the second linebacker taken.

[Maize]

1. Oakland - JaMarcus Russell QB LSU -
2. Tampa Bay (f/DET) - Calvin Johnson WR Ga. Tech -
3. Cleveland - Adrian Peterson RB Oklahoma -
4. Detroit (f/TB) - Gaines Adams DE Clemson -
5. Arizona - Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin -
6. Washington - Amobi Okoye DT Louisville -
7. Minnesota - LaRon Landry S LSU -
8. Atlanta (f/HOU) - Leon Hall CB Michigan -
9. Miami - Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame -
10. Houston (f/ATL) - Levi Brown OT Penn St. -
11. Tennessee (f/SF) - Darrelle Revis CB Pittsburgh -
12. Buffalo - Patrick Willis ILB Ole Miss. -
13. St. Louis - Adam Carricker DE Nebraska -
14. Carolina - Greg Olson TE Miami -
15. Pittsburgh - Jarvis Moss DE/LB Miami -
16. Green Bay - Marshawn Lynch RB Cal. -
17. Jacksonville - Reggie Nelson S Florida -
18. Cincinnati - Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas -
19. San Francisco (f/TEN) - Alan Branch DT Michigan -
20. New York Giants - Paul Posluszny OLB Penn St. -
21. Denver - Joe Staley OT Central Michigan -
22. Dallas - Lawrence Timmons LB Florida St. -
23. Kansas City - Robert Meachem WR Tennessee -
24. New England (f/SEA) - Jon Beason LB Miami -
25. Chicago (f/NYJ) - Ted Ginn WR Ohio St. -
26. Philadelphia - Dave Harris LB Michigan -
27. New Orleans - Chris Houston CB Arkansas -
28. New England - Brian Leonard RB Rutgers -
29. Baltimore - Ryan Kalil C USC -
30. San Diego Chargers - Michael Griffin S Texas -
31. New York Jets (f/CHI) - Marcus McCauley CB Fresno St. -
32. Indianopolis - Dwayne Bowe WR LSU -


I kept three of the trades the same, and on some Bears fan site it said they were looking to trade up, you never know...

[Freak93]

I think it is possible for any team to trade up on draft day. That is when the most outrageous trades happen. Let's not forget the Saints deal for Ricky Williams.

[Maize]

Another update mock, probably my last before friday night/saturday morning, I can't believe we are only a week away!

2007 NFL Mock Draft
1. Oakland Raiders - JaMarcus Russell QB LSU
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (f/DET) - Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech
3. Cleveland Browns - Adrian Peterson RB Oklahoma
4. Detroit Lions (f/TB) - Gaines Adams DE Clemson
5. Arizona Cardinals - Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin
6. Atlanta Falcons (f/WAS) - LaRon Landry S LSU
7. Minnesota Vikings - Adam Carricker DE Nebraska
8. Washington Redsking (f/ATL) - Amobi Okoye DT Louisville
9. Miami Dolphins - Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame
10. Houston Texans - Levi Brown OT Penn State
11. San Francisco 49ers - Alan Branch DT Michigan
12. Buffalo Bills - Patrick Willis ILB Ole Miss.
13. St. Louis Rams - Leon Hall CB Michigan
14. Carolina Panthers - Greg Olson TE Miami
15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Lawrence Timmons LB Florida St.
16. Green Bay Packers - Marshawn Lynch RB Cal.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars - Reggie Nelson S Florida
18. Cincinnati Bengals - Darrelle Revis CB Pittsburgh
19. Tennessee Titans - Robert Meachem WR Tennessee
20. New York Giants - Joe Staley OT Central Michigan
21. Denver Broncos - Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
22. Chicago Bears (f/DAL) - Ted Ginn, Jr. WR Ohio St.
23. Kansas City Chiefs - Aaron Ross CB Texas
24. New England Patriots (f/SEA) - Jon Beason LB Miami
25. New York Jets - Dave Harris LB Michigan
26. Philadelphia Eagles - Michael Griffin S Texas
27. New Orleans Saints - Chris Houston CB Arkansas
28. New England Patriots - Marcus McCauley CB Fresno St.
29. Baltimore Ravens - Ryan Kalil C USC
30. San Diego Chargers - Dwayne Bowe WR LSU
31. Dallas Cowboys (f/CHI) - Dwayne Jarrett WR USC
32. Indianapolis Colts - Justin Harrell DT Tennessee

[Sportsbuck]

I seriously doubt that Tennessee will take Meachem over Ginn. He will fall no lower than to Tennessee.

[Freak93]

Also, I see that you have some trades. To note, Philadelphia GM Tom Heckert has stated he may try and move up in the draft. To draft whom, I don't know but I would think it may be a linebacker.

[cooljayhu]

i really dont see the vikes passing on quinn to take carricker, sorry but jackson just aint gonna cut it.

[Sportsbuck]

Maize, the only way Brady Quinn won't be in a Cleveland Brown uniform is if he is wearing a Lions one.

[Maize]

I'm glad you feel that confident Sportsbuck. I don't know what they are saying in Cleveland, but I think its a fight between coaching and management. Drafting Quinn says they are entering rebuilding, while A.P. sends a message of looking for faster success.

News is Meachem's stock is rising as the draft gets closer plus many Gm's "still question Ginn's character and injury."

cooljay, drafting Quinn means they don't have the faith in their young QB and coach. I say they give Jackson atleast another full season to get a good feel on him.

Freak, Philly moving up makes sense, I see them targeting, like you said, an LB. Maybe if they get fiesty, they go up and take Willis to shock the world.

[Freak93]

That is what I think will happen. I just can't seem to find what they would trade to get that pick. The players I can see are William 'Tra' Thomas, Ryan Moats, or possibly Hank Baskett. The thing is, I don't think any of them are worthy of 1st round picks, unless they can package all of that up.