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So after the recent developments in FA / trades, I've decided to take a look at what I think a tradeless scenario would bring us in the top 10 picks of the 2008 draft.
1. Miami - I can see Miami going two ways here, Chris Long DE / UVA seems to be the kind of guy Bill Parcells loves. But with recent rumors of Jason Taylor sticking around, its not quite as large of a need as QB is. Matt Ryan seems to be the favorite among experts as best QB of the class.
The Pick: Chris Long DE / UVA - I still see Parcells picking who he wants and trying to find a stop gap QB.
2. St. Louis Rams: Orlando Pace had a huge season ending (possibly career threatning) injury last year. Marc Bulger played half the games because his head kept getting driven into the ground. As much of a reach as I think this is, I see Ryan Clady getting taken before Jake Long, and the Rams desperately need OT help.
The Pick: Ryan Clady OT / Boise St.
3. Atlanta Falclowns - The just gave Michael Turner a sizable contract, they need help across the board. Last year some of their young WRs showed what they could do with a QB who could occasionally throw the ball (instead of Vick). Imagine what they could do with one that's more consistent and cerebral than Vick and Harrington / Leftwich / Redman.
The Pick: Matt Ryan QB / BC
4. Al Davis - Oakland needs alot, they have 3 young-ish average RBs on board...but Al Davis is a moron...and Al Davis loves big name guys. Who else would he pick?
The Pick: Darren McFadden RB / Ar-Kansas.
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Their O-line has fallen apart the past 2 years, Larry Johnson didn't look nearly as good running behind the patchwork thing they had going, and he's their bread and butter. Jake Long falls to 5, but doesn't go much further.
The Pick: Jake Long OT/ Michigan - Long should be a solid tackle and can contribute immediately.
6. New York Jets - Man-gina is all about the 3-4, He gave us Vilma and traded away Dewayne Robertson. They filled two huge holes by bringing in Kris Jenkins and Alan Faneca, and it leaves them to get their tweener OLB / DE
The pick: Quentin GrovesDE / OLB Auburn. - athletic freak...possible bust. We shall see.
7. New England Patriots - Their secondary got pillaged this year. They need help badly and they won't be able to plug and play just anyone from a later round. They'll go corner here.
The Pick: Leodis McKelvin CB / Troy - He gives them a solid athletic corner and a good return man.
8. Baltimore Ravens - Billick is gone because of his lack of consitency at the QB position. They've got McGahee and he performed admirably last year...but they can't continue to be one dimensional on offense. I really see this as the reach / suprise of the top 10.
The pick: Brian Brohm - QB / Louisville
9. Cincinnati Bengals - The Bengals need DL help, but they traded for Robertson and there is a good chance they're trying to fix it with him (which won't work). They lost Justin Smith in FA and the DE spot just got really weak. Vernon Gholston is too good to pass up here.
The Pick: Vernon Gholston DE / Ohio St.
10. New Orleans Saints: Well, we've plugged holes at CB / MLB / DE...hopefully soon at TE. We NEED a good young DT in the worst way. Amazingly, Sedrick Ellis and Glenn Dorsey have fallen to us. In my opinion, Dorsey is the better DT, and would be the better selection. Ellis is no slouch, and if either one falls to us or both, they better be the pick. I'm banking on Dorsey being healthier than people are leading on to be and you can't pass on talent and will like his.
THE Pick: Glen Dorsey DT / LSU
So what do you guys think? Probable? Never going to happen? Is is that far fetched???
1. Miami - I can see Miami going two ways here, Chris Long DE / UVA seems to be the kind of guy Bill Parcells loves. But with recent rumors of Jason Taylor sticking around, its not quite as large of a need as QB is. Matt Ryan seems to be the favorite among experts as best QB of the class.
The Pick: Chris Long DE / UVA - I still see Parcells picking who he wants and trying to find a stop gap QB.
2. St. Louis Rams: Orlando Pace had a huge season ending (possibly career threatning) injury last year. Marc Bulger played half the games because his head kept getting driven into the ground. As much of a reach as I think this is, I see Ryan Clady getting taken before Jake Long, and the Rams desperately need OT help.
The Pick: Ryan Clady OT / Boise St.
3. Atlanta Falclowns - The just gave Michael Turner a sizable contract, they need help across the board. Last year some of their young WRs showed what they could do with a QB who could occasionally throw the ball (instead of Vick). Imagine what they could do with one that's more consistent and cerebral than Vick and Harrington / Leftwich / Redman.
The Pick: Matt Ryan QB / BC
4. Al Davis - Oakland needs alot, they have 3 young-ish average RBs on board...but Al Davis is a moron...and Al Davis loves big name guys. Who else would he pick?
The Pick: Darren McFadden RB / Ar-Kansas.
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Their O-line has fallen apart the past 2 years, Larry Johnson didn't look nearly as good running behind the patchwork thing they had going, and he's their bread and butter. Jake Long falls to 5, but doesn't go much further.
The Pick: Jake Long OT/ Michigan - Long should be a solid tackle and can contribute immediately.
6. New York Jets - Man-gina is all about the 3-4, He gave us Vilma and traded away Dewayne Robertson. They filled two huge holes by bringing in Kris Jenkins and Alan Faneca, and it leaves them to get their tweener OLB / DE
The pick: Quentin GrovesDE / OLB Auburn. - athletic freak...possible bust. We shall see.
7. New England Patriots - Their secondary got pillaged this year. They need help badly and they won't be able to plug and play just anyone from a later round. They'll go corner here.
The Pick: Leodis McKelvin CB / Troy - He gives them a solid athletic corner and a good return man.
8. Baltimore Ravens - Billick is gone because of his lack of consitency at the QB position. They've got McGahee and he performed admirably last year...but they can't continue to be one dimensional on offense. I really see this as the reach / suprise of the top 10.
The pick: Brian Brohm - QB / Louisville
9. Cincinnati Bengals - The Bengals need DL help, but they traded for Robertson and there is a good chance they're trying to fix it with him (which won't work). They lost Justin Smith in FA and the DE spot just got really weak. Vernon Gholston is too good to pass up here.
The Pick: Vernon Gholston DE / Ohio St.
10. New Orleans Saints: Well, we've plugged holes at CB / MLB / DE...hopefully soon at TE. We NEED a good young DT in the worst way. Amazingly, Sedrick Ellis and Glenn Dorsey have fallen to us. In my opinion, Dorsey is the better DT, and would be the better selection. Ellis is no slouch, and if either one falls to us or both, they better be the pick. I'm banking on Dorsey being healthier than people are leading on to be and you can't pass on talent and will like his.
THE Pick: Glen Dorsey DT / LSU
So what do you guys think? Probable? Never going to happen? Is is that far fetched???
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