Okay, I'm going to start adding comments to each of my selections as the draft nears.
. 1. Detroit Lions – Aaron Curry
Mel Kiper is adament that Stafford is the pick. However, with McCoy, Bradford, and Tebow among others coming out next year doesn't it make more sense to wait a year before taking a QB and focus this year on building the foundation? I have Curry going here because the Lions have a young core on the D-Front in Fluelling, Alama-Francis and Landon Cohen and I am not yet ready to call them all busts. Second, Jeff Backus has never played along a good LG. Draft a LG in the draft and place him next to Backus and see what he can do before getting rid of him. Therefore, although I think Jason Smith and B.J. Raji are options, Curry makes the most sense at this time.
2. 2. St. Louis Rams – Jason Smith
The Rams have more holes than the Lions defense last year. However, with last years pick of Long on defense and Jackson on offense, they can still be competitive. A QB, therefore, sets them back 2 years. A WR? Well we saw that experiment in Detroit. Therefore, an interior lineman to replace All-Pro Orlando Pace is what the Rams need. Jason Smith is the pick if he is still on the board. If not, Eugene Monroe.
3. 3. Kansas City Chiefs – Michael Crabtree
I think I am the only one who has Crabtree going here. However, place Crabtree opposite Bowe, w/ Gonzalez and Johnson and a new QB in Cassell and the offense becomes unstopable. Welcome to 35 points a game.
4. 4. Seattle Seahawks – Eugene Monroe
Hasselbeck still has life and the QB crop is better next year. Build from the inside.
5. 5. Cleveland Browns – Brian Orakpo
Orakpo is a freak. Place Orakpo on the end in man to man when Rogers gets double teamed and we're talking double digit sacks people. I love this guy.
6. 6. Cincinnati Bengals – Andre Smith
There are enough WR in this draft to wait to the the second round. Carson Palmer is coming back from injury and needs protection. Smith has been getting a bad rap, but that's just the draft process. This guy will protect Palmer and open up the running game, which indirectly protects Palmer.
7. 7. Oakland Raiders – Jeremy Maclin
Russell needs a WR. End of Story.
8. 8. Jacksonville Jaguars – B.J. Raji
Remember when the Jags were good? The interior d-line dominated. If Raji is still avialable he goes here; if not Stafford.
9. 9. Green Bay Packers – Aaron Maybin
Maybin is the most over-hyped, unhyped player in awhile. He has bust written all over him, but the Pack will take a chance.
10. 10. San Francisco 49ers – Malcolm Jenkins
Stafford supposedly flipped out over a question about his parents divorce during his interview w/ the 49ers. A corner with the skills of Jenkins will give Willis and folks the extra second to get pressure on the QB.
11. 11. Buffalo Bills – Michael Oher
The Bills have the QB, WR, and RB. Now let's get them the OL that can give them all time to become explosive.
12. 12. Denver Broncos – Rey Maualuga
Broncos D needs to keep points down so the offense can destroy. They need a leader. Rey is that leader, this generations Ray Lewis.
13. 13. Washington Redskins – Tyson Jackson
With all the talk of Sanchez or Stafford going here is all talk. Give the WR's a year to develop and let them lose. If not, the defense can keep them in games and adding a DE like Jackson will do just that.
14. 14. New Orleans Saints – Everette Brown
Same logic as above. Saints need to shore up their defense so the offense can dominate.
15. 15. Houston Texans – Larry English
Put this guy and his speed opposite Mario and QB's will be carried out on stretchers.
16. 16. San Diego Chargers – William Beatty
Protect LT and Rivers.
17. 17. New York Jets –Marc Sanchez
Too pretty not to belong in NYC. But, then when you consider they play in NJ he is too pretty.
18. 18. Chicago Bears – Matthew Stafford
I have Stafford falling because I believe he is all hype. He has arm strength, but no one has said anything about leadership, accuracy, or winning. Chicago needs a QB and will take a chance b/c they have Orton as a segway.
19. 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Brian Cushing
Brooks is gone, now they need the next generation.
20. 20. Detroit Lions – Jeria Perry
Bring in the big guy who will eventually demand a double team and a combination of Curry, Sims, and Peterson will make QB's have nightmares.
21. 21. Philadelphia Eagles – Alex Mack
Donovon needs someone to snap him the ball.
22. 22. Minnesota Vikings – Darrius Heyward-Bey
The defense is ready to go, the offense lacks a WR.
23. 23. New England Patriots – Beanie Wells
Maroney is a bust, Taylor is a nice pick-up, but needs a compliment. Enter Beanie.
24. 24. Atlanta Falcons – Brandon Pettigrew
Perfect compliment to Ryan.
25. 25. Miami Dolphins – Duke Robinson
Place him next to Long and the Pennington will have enough time to turn the WR from the Ohio State into a pro-bowler.
26. 26. Baltimore Ravens – Percy Harvin
Explosiveness meet Baltimore. Time to give the Sophomore QB a weapon. Scary.
27. 27. Indianapolis Colts – Vontae Davis
The Colts offense will score. Now to defend.
28. 28. Philadelphia Eagles – Knowshon Moreno
Westbrook is getting older. Time to find his future replacement, especially with a value like this.
29. 29. New York Giants – William Moore
The Giants game is to keep scores low and let Manning and company score more.
30. 30. Tennessee Titans – Hakeem Nicks
Finally, the Titans take a WR. Nicks is not the fastest, but he is consistent and predictable. Exactly what the Titans need.
31. 31. Arizona Cardinals – Max Unger
Protect the groceries.
32. 32. Pittsburgh Steelers – Clay Matthews
The name Clay Matthews just says Steelers.
