With the 26th pick in the 2010 BGN Draft, DeSean10 selects...
Terrence Cody - DT, Alabama
The Cardinals are a very solid team, both offensively and defensively, which explains while they are picking at the 26th spot in the draft. Quarterback is still a question after the retirement of Kurt Warner, but with Matt Leinart and Derek Anderson competing for the starting job the hope is that one of them will step up and play well. I personally like Leinart and think he can lead that team, but since the best QB available in the draft is Colt McCoy, the QB debate is neither here nor there. Anquan Boldin was traded to the Ravens, but Steve Breaston and Early Doucet are ready to step up and fill his shoes. Their former MLB and arguably best defensive player, Karlos Dansby, is in Miami and while the addition of Joey Porter on the outside solidifies their OLB corps, MLB is still a significant need. Nose tackle is a big weakness, and CB Bryant McFadden had an off year. Antrel Rolle, as we’re all well aware of here on BGN, is now with the Giants, and to replace him the Cardinals traded for Kerry Rhodes.
My decision was to pick Alabama DT Terrence Cody, a mammoth of a man who tips the scales at 354 lbs and stands 6’5". While some scouts think that Dan Williams (selected by the Texans in this mock draft) will be the best NT, Cody’s impressive size and strength leads me to believe otherwise. While not terribly fast (5.6 speed in the 40 yard dash), Cody is an absolute mauler who forces offenses to double-team him. He helped Alabama’s defense completely shut down the run, and the Crimson Tide did not allow one player to gain 100 yards on the ground in a game during the 2009 season. He also compiled a fair number of sacks and is known for his blocked kick against Tennessee. Cody will have an immediate impact on the Cardinals run defense, improving a defense that allowed 13 rushing TDs and over 1800 rushing yards while allowing 4.5 yards per carry last season. He reminds me of NT Jamal Williams (formerly of the Chargers, now playing for the Broncos) who has been one of the dominant NTs for the past decade. This is a safe pick for the Cardinals, as Cody was a projected Top 5 overall pick last year before deciding to return to the Crimson Tide for his senior campaign.
With LBs Rolando McClain, Sergio Kindle, and Sean Weatherspoon off the board the most sensible pick was NT. Terrence Cody is the cream-of-the-crop at his position and he should make an immediate impact on the Arizona Cardinals.
Next on the clock will be Bye, Dawk :( with the Dallas Cowboys.
Previous picks: #1 Ndamukong Suh, #2 Russell Okung, #3 Gerald McCoy, #4 Sam Bradford, #5 Eric Berry, #6 Trent Williams, #7 Jimmy Clausen, #8 Bruce Campbell, #9 Bryan Bulaga, #10 Derrick Morgan, #11 Rolando McClain, #12 Sergio Kindle, #13 Joe Haden, #14 C.J. Spiller, #15 Mike Iupati, #16 Jason Pierre-Paul, #17 Anthony Davis, #18 Kyle Wilson, #19 Brandon Graham, #20 Dan Williams, #21 Dez Bryant, #22 Tim Tebow, #23 Charles Brown, #24 Sean Weatherspoon, #25 Earl Thomas