2011 NFL Mock Draft
by NJEagle on Feb 24, 2011 10:04 PM EST
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PrintHey guys, I know we are not a huge fan of publicity for other sites, especially by one of our own but...I have been writing for Juiced Sports Blog for two years and covered the draft for four. I have become a pundit and the site has been on ESPN Sportsnation, so that possibly makes me a tad credible anyway, this is my mock.
The Senior Bowl is over, the Combine is on the horizon, and we don’t even know if there’s going to be a season next year with all this labor drama. Still, there will be a draft, even if there isn’t a season, and with all vacant head coaching spots filled, declarations confirmed, and the Shrine and bowl games behind us, it’s time for another mock draft installment.
1. Carolina (2-14) / Nick Fairley / DT / Auburn
This pick is obvious to me at this point because of the terrible line that Carolina has. This pick most likely won’t change till at least the Combine as Fairley is the best at Carolina’s biggest defense need.
2. Denver (4-12) / Patrick Peterson /CB/FS / LSU
Again another pick I am very sold on. Peterson is the answer to holes at either CB if Champ Bailey leaves or the hole at FS if Brian Dawkins retires.
3. Buffalo (4-12) / Marcel Dareus / DE/DT / Alabama
The guy is being raved about by Warren Sapp and Mike Mayock as the safe pick as opposed to Fairley but I think Fairley edges him out on potential. Buffalo needs a lot of help on defense and I just don’t buy Cam Newton going 3rd overall.
4. Cincinnati (4-12) / AJ Green / WR / Georgia
Carson Palmer is running out of excuses, especially if Chad Ochoncinco is on his way out. A possible solution to Palmer’s problem is a new face as the number one receiver.
5. Arizona (5-11) / Von Miller / OLB/DE / Texas A&M
This has become a popular pick amongst draftniks and I have to say it does make a lot of sense. The Arizona defense is getting older and they need some spice to goes along with Darius Washington. Here comes the best rusher in college.
6. Cleveland (5-11) / Da’Quan Bowers / DE / Clemson
The move to a 4-3 is not going to be an easy one for Pat Shurmur’s Browns but Bowers is a beast at Defensive End. Possibly the best player in the draft, the big man from Clemson could have a Suh-like sack total and Defensive of Player of the Year for Cleveland.
7. San Francisco (6-10) / Blaine Gabbert / QB / Missouri
This will be a hard pick to figure out for a while because you have to wonder what Harbaugh is planning to do in free agency or if he is really going to keep Alex Smith around. I think regardless, the fanbase and owner need to have a fresh start at their most important position.
8. Tennessee (6-10) / Aldon Smith / DE/OLB / Missouri
If the Titans are unable to resign Jason Babin (which is likely since they fired the staff he did so well with) then the team needs a suitable replacement. Smith is that guy, he is coming off a few injuries this past season but he would be a great compliment for Derrick Morgan.
9. Dallas (6-10) / Prince Amukamara / CB / Nebraska
Huge steal for the Boys in blue. Michael Jenkins really regressed this season and Terrence Newman is getting up there in age so this pick could service a not-so-noticeable-need.
10. Washington (6-10) / Cam Newton / QB / Auburn
Newton has been talked up a lot since his private work outs but I still see him as Jamarcus Russell that can run. I think this is the ideal situation for the Skins and not for Newton so this could be bad. I could see a team trading down before this pick.
11. Houston (6-10) / J.J. Watt / DE / Wisconsin
I am not a huge fan of Watt but everybody seems to think he is the bee’s knees. I think he is more of a 5-technique so he will fit the new 3-4 defense that Wade Phillips will try to implore.
12. Minnesota (6-10) / Jake Locker / QB / Washington
I think it would be ironic for one recently inaccurate QB to be replaced by another not-so-smooth passer. Locker has everything a first-round QB needs except for the aforementioned fact, but I think the Vikes’ fanbase will accept him.
13. Detroit (6-10) / Nate Solder / OT / Colorado
Solder could go anywhere from pick 3 to here, not anywhere past, not anywhere earlier. This is a huge need for Detroit and it makes too much sense for them, so they should avoid reaching for a corner.
14. St. Louis (7-9) / Julio Jones / WR / Alabama
The biggest need for the on-the-cusp Rams is more talent to surround their QB with talent. While I feel the team is filled with sure-hands, none of those players are close to the potential Jones possesses.
15. Miami (7-9) / Tyron Smith / OT / USC
I think the Dolphins would be well-served not reaching for a running back or a quarterback at this spot and in turn, help their mediocre O-line. Vernon Carey’s career is coming to a close and he was missed when he went down with an injury last year, time to find his successor.
16. Jacksonville (8-8) / Robert Quinn / DE / UNC
I think this is the perfect solution to the bust that is Derrick Harvey. Quinn brings athletic ability and competitiveness to a position that has been up-but-mostly down the past few years.
17. New England (^ Oakland) (8-8) / Anthony Costanzo / OT / Boston College
Belichick picks up a local prospect that can play four of the five O-line positions and someone who is a good fit for the team in general. Costanzo is smart and athletic, two things that B-squared loves in his lineman.
18. San Diego (9-7) / Torrey Smith / WR / Maryland
Smith is quick and very easily can be the big play guy that Darren Sproles and Mike Turner use to be for the Bolts. While Smith is a WR, he can be used in the running game with reverses and in the return game due to his overall speed and Maryland-trademark athleticism.
19. New York Giants (10-6) / Akeem Ayers / OLB / UCLA
Sorry but Keith Bullock has nothing left. Akeem Ayers can solve the age-old problem of covering Eagles running backs. He is a guy that can also cover Tight Ends and rush the passers.
20. Tampa Bay (10-6) / Brandon Harris / CB / Miami
Harris is a nice player that is pretty appealing to a team that’s got a corner-stone (literally in Ronde Barber) on the way off to pasture. He can team with Aquib Talib to form a dynamic tandem.
21. Kansas City (10-6) / Corey Liuget / DE/DT / Illinois
Liuget is a big riser on the draft boards and can improve the AFC West champion’s D-line. He could definitely do wonders.
22. Indianapolis (10-6) / Jimmy Smith / CB / Colorado
O-line is a concern for the Colts but their secondary proved to be less-than-stellar in the playoffs. Jimmy Smith is a very good corner and can take the one-on-one in stride.
23. Philadelphia (10-6) / Gabe Carimi / OT / Wisconsin
All of the Philly fans would be appreciative of this pick. Right Tackle and Right Guard are very much needed in Winter Green and Carimi can play both. Gabe is a Jon Runyan-like mauler.
24. New Orleans (11-5) / Ryan Kerrigan / DE / Purdue
The Saints biggest issue is their pass rush. Alex Brown is ok but adding Kerrigan would take this defense to a whole new level. I am definitely on his bandwagon.
25. Seattle (7-9) / Adrian Clayborn / DE / Iowa
Dubbed in some circles as the next Aaron Kampman, there are high hopes for this guy. Seattle is a very iffy team on the cusp of at least owning their division again, and a fireball like Clayborn would help the defense immensely. This is a move to help the struggling DBs.
26. Baltimore (12-4) / Mike Pouncey / RG / Florida
I put just Right Guard because that is literally all Pouncey is. However, before you get on me about crapping on a Florida heart-sake, I think he may be the best right guard in years and would greatly help the Ravens poor interior line.
27. Atlanta (13-3) / Jon Baldwin / WR / Pittsburgh
The Falcons could use an upgrade over Michael Jenkins who I expect to leave in Free Agency anyway. Baldwin would serve as a 1a with Roddy White to make Matty Ice even better.
28. New England / (14-2) Mark Ingram / HB / Alabama
Somewhat of a need after the RB performance this year, Ingram is the best guy in the class. The Pats will be better off with him in those Patriotic colors.
29. Chicago (11-5) / Leonard Hankerson / WR / Miami
Taking Hankerson here a bit of a reach but the Bears really can’t afford to miss out on a potential number-one wide-out. Hankerson had a big Senior Bowl, and that will make Chicago feel pretty comfortable about this pick.
30. N.Y. Jets (11-5) / Phil Taylor / NT / Baylor
The D-line was not a major strength for Rex Ryan and Co. and Taylor is the perfect nose tackle for their system. The former Baylor standout is big and plays like Vince Wilfork, which is what Jets fans have been pining for, for years.
31. Pittsburgh (12-4) / Derek Sherrod / OT / Miss.St
Sherrod was once considered the best OT in the class but has since fallen out of favor. He’s the type of guy that can play guard or tackle so the Steelers should like his versatility. The O-Line needs to keep getting younger and this is a step in that direction.
32. Green Bay (10-6) / Mikel Leshoure / HB / Illinois
The running game didn’t help in the Super Bowl and Ryan Grant probably wouldn’t have made a difference. Leshoure can be a number one guy or can make Green Bay a two-back system, adding more power to their potent offense.
2nd Round
33. New England (^ CAR) / Rodney Hudson / OG / FSU
Hudson is the replacement and/or insurance for Logan Mankins.
34. Denver / Ryan Williams / HB / Virginia Tech
A back-up for the oft-injured Knowshon Moreno.
35. Buffalo / Kyle Rudolph / TE / Notre Dame
Talented tight end who is a steal in the second round and can be the number one option on the offense.
36. Cincinnati / Ryan Mallett / QB / Arkansas:
Mallett is the leader that Carson thinks he is, but does he have the talent?
37. Arizona / Christian Ponder / QB / FSU
Ponder regained some followers at the Senior Bowl, here is hoping he keeps them…
38. Cleveland / Cameron Jordan / DE / Cal
Another Defensive End to help the Browns transition their defense.
39. San Francisco / Aaron Williams / CB /Texas
San Fran needs a guy to play nickel corner and possibly replace the over-paid Nate Clements. This is a steal.
40. Tennessee / Davon House / CB / New Mexico State
The secondary is okay but could need fire-power if McCourty and Hope decide to leave after this season.
41. Dallas / Jason Pinkston / OT / Pittsburgh
The Alex Barron/Doug Free thing didn’t really work, did it?
42. Washington / Demarco Murray / RB / Oklahoma
Murray is a big name that will attract the fanbase and Dan Snyder.
43. Houston / Johnny Patrick / CB / Louisville
Patrick is decent cover guy and that is what exactly Houston’s historically awful secondary needs.
44. Minnesota / Brandon Burton / CB / Utah
Depth has proven to be a constant need for the Vikes at the corner position and Burton is more than serviceable.
45. Detroit / Curtis Brown / CB / Texas
Corner is a need and Brown doesn’t have a lot of separation in talent from Aaron Williams which makes him appealing.
46. St. Louis / Jordan Todman / RB / UConn
A back-up is badly needed for Stephen Jackson.
47. Denver (^MIA) / Demarcus Love / OT/OG / Arkansas
Could take the place of Ryan Harris at RT and could help out in the interior line.
48. Jacksonville / Quinton Carter / FS / Oklahoma
The Jags could use help in the secondary and Carter comes from a great defensive program.
49. Oakland / Orlando Franklin / OG / UM
With Robert Gallery likely to leave via free agency, Franklin will be the serviceable successor.
50. San Diego / Greg Jones / LB / Michigan State
A true leader and talent, this Spartan will improve the linebacker core.
51. NY Giants / Benjamin Ijalana / OG / Villanova
The interior could use an oil change and Ijalana could be the mechanic.
52. Tampa Bay / Marcus Cannon / OT / TCU
Somebody has to block opposite Donald Penn, believe it or not…
53. Kansas City / Stefen Wisnewski / C/G / Penn. State
Casey Wiegaman can only play for so long and at this point Stefie W would be a steal.
54. Indianapolis / Joseph Barksdale / OT / LSU
The right pick for a team that hurt from not taking a left tackle in the first round last year.
55. Philadelphia / Bruce Carter / OLB / UNC
Carter would be a welcomed addition for a team that needs a lot of help at linebacker.
56. New Orleans / Cameron Hayward / DE / Ohio State
Dude is a straight beast and can really improve the run defense.
57. Seattle / Daniel Thomas / RB / Kansas State
The answer to the mediocre running back problem.
58. Baltimore / Ras-I Dowling / CB / Virginia
Josh Wilson is nice, but he can only do some much.
59. Atlanta / Jabaal Sheard / DE / Pittsburgh
Sheard falls due to need but he is a big talent and could be an immediate starter.
60. New England / Christian Ballard / DE/DT / Iowa
This pick will almost definitely be traded for future picks as the Pats continue to be smarter than everyone but Ballard would be a key addition if they make this choice.
61. Chicago / Brooks Reed / OLB / Arizona
Lance Briggs gets a running mate that doesn’t run his mouth as much as Brian Urlacher.
62. San Diego (^ NYJ) / Rahim Moore / FS / UCLA
Local guy that can help improve the defense immediately.
63. Pittsburgh / Ahmad Black / SS / Florida
Ryan Clark is getting old and he can’t play in Denver…so there.
64. Green Bay / DeAndre McDaniel / SS/FS / Clemson
Nick Collins is nice but I have noticed he can be a liability in coverage.
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Denver agreed to a 4 term deal with Baily, so he’s not leaving. Though I still agree w/ the pick.
Are you hoping we’re gonna win the Asomugha sweepstakes/land a quality CB in FA considering you project we’re not gonna pick a CB til, at the earliest, round 3.
I’m also curious why you didn’t hav Danny Watkins go in the first 2 rounds. Is it because of his age?
by Kanade_Tachibana on Feb 24, 2011 11:39 PM EST reply actions
I wrote this before the champ deal and yes Watkins is not in the first 2 because of age.
I think we can get Johnathan Joseph or Asomugha. But also I think I don’t show a possible Kolb trade which if that happens I see that pick as a corner.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
Watkins will be a 2nd rounder I think..
His age is an issue, however I think he’s alright.. I think he’s the best option to step in somewhere and start immediately.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
Im routin for him...
Watkins is from the small city I live in. It would be nice to have a local boy with the Eagles. Plus his aunt won’t be able to hassle me for my Eagles flag in my office anymore…ha!
FLY #7 FLY !!!
lol
What’s her beef?
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
You're such a bitch,
if that ho was hassling me for my eagles shit I’d smack her in the face with my cock then throw her down the stairs.
No but really you should just tell her to shut up.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
Oh, you were on ESPN huh?
Just some things I noted:
Champ Bailey has already re-signed with the Broncos. Not disagreeing with the pick, just pointing that out.
Blaine Gabbert that high?
Aldon Smith that high?
Jake Locker that high?
Nate Solder can go as high as #3? People value under-developed raw athletes at the OT spot that much?
Julio Jones that low?
Robert Quinn that low? Up and down? What? How has he been up and down? The guy dominated his sophomore year but didn’t get a chance to play his junior season, hardly a knock on his skill set.
Do the Chargers need a WR? I don’t think so, they did just fine without Vincent Jackson this season.
I would love to see Akeem Ayers try and cover LeSean McCoy.
The Buccaneers already have Barber’s replacement, its Myron Lewis and they drafted him with the third pick in the third round last draft.
Adrian Clayborn that high? He isn’t a dynamic pass rusher, he doesn’t have good athleticism, he has short arms, he isn’t fast, he is coming off a bad year, he doesn’t have the length to play 3-4 end, he doesn’t have the size or experience at DT and he doesn’t have the quickness teams want in their defensive ends. Oh and he is fat.
Leonard Hankerson that high?
Ryan Mallett that high? I know I like spending high draft picks on crack addicts who are terrible people, have terrible leadership skills and is a screamer, especially if that person has bricks attached to their feet, hardly ever makes NFL caliber reads/throws and is terribly inaccurate.
Cameron Jordan THAT low? Wow.
Jason Pinkston that high? Personally I hate him as a prospect, he was eaten alive when matched up against the athletic Miami defense, he couldn’t have stopped an ant that day. He doesn’t have the range to play OT at the NFL level, he is fat, slow, has poor agility, has a bad kick step and is beaten by speed rushers regularly. Will have to move to OG in the NFL and even there I don’t like him.
Jordan Todman that high?
Stefen Wisnewski that low?
Joseph Barksdale that high?
Bruce Carter tore his ACL late in the college season, perfect fit for the Eagles I guess. He is just a bigger version of Ernie Sims, fast, athletic and dumb.
Cameron Heyward that low?
LOL @ Brooks Reed playing LB in a Tampa-2 defense.
Rahim Moore that low?
Ahmad Black that high?
Nick Collins is a liability in coverage? What?
Why no Randall Cobb, Titus Young, Jerrel Jernigan, Danny Watkins, Jurrell Casey, Stephen Paea, Drake Nevis, Muhammad Wilkerson, Quan Sturdivant, Justin Houston, Mason Foster or Martez Wilson?
I feel like all of that sounded really douchey but it really isn’t intended to sound that way.
Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *
"It's simple, ... I'm always striving to do more. Whatever I accomplish, it's not enough. I don't get satisfied. That's not my nature." -Brian Dawkins
"Well as long as you want to get it right it's Princess Buttercup... Jackass." -Udalango
Wow!
owned
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by EagleGreeninMD on Feb 25, 2011 8:21 AM EST up reply actions
well… In a sense all he’s saying is that he doesn’t like the mock and you can’t please everybody. I’d say it’s good that there’s a lot to disagree with, it means that this mock isn’t one of the many that is based on other people’s mock’s. I have plenty to disagree with too, Cameron Heyward that low is crazy in my opinion, Jordan Todman is a solid RB but someone would have to fall in love with him for him to go that high and I’m not keen on the 2nd round pick for the Eagles. I wouldn’t be that quick to disregard this post though, in the end, up until the draft happens these Mocks are a matter of opinion. Breaking the trend takes balls!
I would say that any of the QB’s could go anywhere, putting them in a mock is risky wherever you put them, someone will always disagree but there is such a need that atleast one of them, and probably more, needs to go in there somewhere.
Wisniewski that low doesn’t come as a surprise to me, he is potentially the top C in the draft and could go higher but I wouldn’t be terribly surprised if he slipped due to need at other positions.
Not to mention that I think there’s too much depth at OT for the Eagles to pick Carimi in the 1st round. (I would expect them to trade down and get Ijalana or Watkins if they want to go OT early)
Apart from that I would have to agree with D-jackfan10, there are plenty of strange picks in there!
DEPTH at OT ?!?!?!?!
Since when the hell did we have depth at OT did you not the see past season, where Vick was sitting on his ass during half the packers game. All these offseason reports list OT or OG as one of the primary needs for the Eagles and you think we have depth there.
Btw, to the author of this mock, if you didn’t have the Colts taking Jimmy Smith, do you see that as the Eagles first round pick of do you still go with Carimi
yeh dude
A little less shit in your corn flakes this morning please…. He meant the depth at OT in the draft…
FLY #7 FLY !!!
If you feel that you sound douchey, there’s a good reason for that. The solution is to stop being a douche.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
by KByars on Feb 25, 2011 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
SVB > Westy, get over it and stop being bitter.
Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *
"It's simple, ... I'm always striving to do more. Whatever I accomplish, it's not enough. I don't get satisfied. That's not my nature." -Brian Dawkins
"Well as long as you want to get it right it's Princess Buttercup... Jackass." -Udalango
by d-jackfan10 on Feb 26, 2011 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
It's not about SVB or Westy
It’s about you being a douche. I even stood up for you in another post and said, djack just acts like that but he’s ok. However, the longer you act like a douche, the less it becomes an act, and the more it starts to trend towards being an actuality.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I understand the concern, as far as the WR snubs, there isn't a ton of need
Titus Young, Jernigan, and Cobb are all number 2 recievers. They are just really fast. I think the safeties in this draft are not really low. I think the Hankerson pick is a reach but he fits what they do. Barksdale has gotten buzz….Cam Jordan fell due to my foolishness, that is the only pick I do not stand by.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
We wear midnight green. Just sayin
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Feb 25, 2011 8:49 AM EST via mobile reply actions
winter green...
are you suggesting we are minty, good sir?
2010-11 Predictions:
Kevin Kolb will go to the probowl and complete >65% of passes.
Jeremy Maclyn will have more receptions than Miles Austin & Steve Smith
Graham will have the starting LDE spot tied up by week 5, win ROTY, and have >10 Sacks
11-5 finish.
by corn on the kolb on Feb 25, 2011 8:56 AM EST up reply actions
ya sorry...my bad. Wish we went back to kelly green.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
People don't...
…realize how hard a mock draft is until they try one. And most of the criticism that is going to come with this will be from people who have never even completed a Round 1 mock, much less a round 2 mock. Overall, I disagree with a lot of this mock too…however, I realize what Brit Bill said…until the draft happens, it is only a matter of opinion. No one had Tebow going in round 1 last year. No one had A-Rodg going as low as he did a few years back. There will always be reaches and slips and surprises…and this doesn’t even take into account the average of 3 trades in round one over the last decade.
I-C-Y-U-H8-ME
I agree with you
… but I think part of the criticism (for this post at least) is touting his credentials and calling himself a “Pundit”. Part of what I had a BIG problem with in this particular post is that he take the extra 15 minutes to write an intro talking about how knowledgeable he is but then does not even take the time to update the post to reflect the Champ Bailey contract… thats just bad form and lazy and makes me feel like he is more concerned with ego then his post. I think we understand that it is a matter of opinion and that anything can happen in the draft but as indicated above some of those picks are a bit of a head scratcher.
thats fair Two Nickels
honestly I was lazy and I do have an ego. The reason why I wrote the paragraph was if you saw it online, you wouldn’t think I took someone elses. I appreciate your opinions.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
NJ Eagle
I can totally understand WHY you wrote it and I can totally understand that you do not want your work falsely claimed by other’s or to be seen as some sort of interwebz plagiarist. I can respect the fact that you admit you were being lazy and that you do have an ego… points in my book for the honesty. Cheers
People don’t…realize how hard a mock draft is until they try one.
I’m half way through the second round of mine.
Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *
"It's simple, ... I'm always striving to do more. Whatever I accomplish, it's not enough. I don't get satisfied. That's not my nature." -Brian Dawkins
"Well as long as you want to get it right it's Princess Buttercup... Jackass." -Udalango
Oooo
Post it so you can tear yourself a new one, like you do everyone else. :P There are too many variables and opinions floating around to even come close to a good mock. However, it’s fun to see everyone’s thoughts on all the prospects and team needs.
by cin7 on Feb 25, 2011 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
and?
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
Howard Mudd's impact on the draft
During Mudd’s tenure, I don’t thing the Colts ever had a particularly big O-line — unlike the kind of linemen Reid’s accumulated over the years. One of the philly beat writers wrote about this topic yesterday (I think).
Carimi may not fit the Howard Mudd mold. But who knows.
Regardless, I’d think the Eagles would want someone with more pass-protection experience.
Whoever the Eagles get, Mudd will make this team much better up front. IMO.
who knows what Reid might have sacrificed in terms of personnel decisions to get Mudd out of retirement or for that matter if he respects Mudd so much that he is willing to let him choose his own players… If there were position coaches able to change Reid’s philosophies a bit then it would probably be Washburn and Mudd i would think.
Mudd and his ways
I thought Mudd liked the smaller guys because of the way he coaches protection. If you get beat to the outside, instead of trailing and hanging on the guys shoulder pads, just spin the other way and meet him in the back of the pocket while the qb steps up. Think i read that on this website somewhere.
Anyways, apparently the bigger guys have some trouble doing that…or I could’ve made that up… hard to tell what I’ve read, and what I dream about these days.
by TColeMonster on Feb 25, 2011 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
I would love to know
how much power Reid will delegate to Mudd on OL personnel matters, including draft.
If I were in Reid’s position I would give Mudd total free rein; “whatever you want we will do”, because Mudd is an extremely successful professional, and that’s who I want making decisions.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
My thing with Camiri...
…is that his height may not ALLOW him to play right guard in the NFL. Since Vick is a lefty, it is less of a problem for us than most other teams. However, a 6’7" right guard could seriously hamper the timing of routes between a receiver and a right handed QB.
I-C-Y-U-H8-ME
Herremans is 6'6", not much diff
Also, wasn’t Stacey (barf ) Andrews 6’7"? Not that he is a good poster child for 6’7" guards.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
I am constantly surprised to see
Cam Newton going any lower than first overall. He’s the best quarterback prospect in this draft, and the Panthers have 0 quarterbacks on their roster that are capable of bringing their offense back to life. Enter Newton, the most versatile, dangerous quarterback in college football this year. He’s likely going to light up the combine, and everybody who had Fairley or Bowers going first overall will have to eat their words. And if I am wrong, I’ll eat mine.
Disclaimer: I am not an Auburn fan, and have no vested interest in Newton. But there’s really no chance he falls below Arizona at 5. None at all. Not even a prayer.
by HankM on Feb 25, 2011 11:44 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
That's a good point...
…everyone is saying that Carolina needs a QB but no one has them taking Newton. Fairley may end up a good player, but he would not impact the defense the way a good Cam Newton as a pro could impact the offense. I wouldn’t mind it at all because ultimately it would push Peterson down some. The biggest problem I had with this mock (and he and i discussed it before) is that he seems to think Peterson will be a safety. There are very few flaws in his game and there is no way someone will take the best and most complete corner in this years draft and draft him that high to try to transition him to safety. What a waste of his 4.25 speed that would be.
I-C-Y-U-H8-ME
He Dosent really WOW anyone though.
So do the Panthers give up the first over all pick, millions of dollars, and the possibliy of ending up in the same boat they are now and years to come. For a guy that dont make you go Wholy shit I have to have him.
So you are not a Jimmy Clausen fan
With good coaching he has as much of a chance to be a decent QB as Newton IMO.
He’s just not as big a celebrity.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
What do you think the chances are that
if the eagles pick up a CB in free agency, and miller is availble at 5, they try to trade up with the cardinals, dealing kolb+picks to the cards? I know Oline is a bigger need but not many positions can change a defense and game like an extremely dominant outside linebacker (i.e. clay matthews)
by flyeaglesfly1020 on Feb 25, 2011 5:00 PM EST reply actions
No chance
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
I think we need to start thinking about the possibility of drafting CB/OL, bottom line
I really don’t know if we’re going to be able to grab Free Agents or trade Kolb… All this news about the NFL and NFLPA being so damn far away from agreement is discouraging.
"This is one of the top 10 biggest bonehead trades in the history of the NFL."
-Redskins TE Chris Cooley
Before I say anything else...Blaine Gabbert on the 49ers....
I think that’s worse than Alex Smith. He sucks
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