So, who do you want your team to draft?

[Superman=#54]

The non-playoff teams look to the off-season to upgrade their teams, through free agency and the draft. Fourtunatly for me my Bears made the playoffs, with a first round bye :eek:. I could care less about the off-season, but I know fans of other teams, *cough*Packers*cough*, are looking to have a good off-season to make a run for the title next season.

On another note I feel bad for the Saints, because what half-way decent free-agent or first round pick would want to go to a team as unstable as the Saints. I have a hard time imagining Reggie Bush or Matt Leinart actually signing with the Saints.

Packers either have to resign Ahman Green or find a replacement. I seriously doubt Samkon Gado or Najeh Davenport can carry the load an entire season.

Minnesota looks like they will implode their team. They have a lot of free agents they are going to have to resign or replace.

San Francisco needs anything they can get.

San Diego has an interesting situation with Rivers, what will they do with him. How will they tweak their roster for next season, a better offensive line would help.

Also what will Miami do with their two running backs Williams and Brown. The Dolphins ended the season strong can they continue the momentum into next season?

I'm not that interested in the off-season yet, but I will be after the Bears win the Superbowl. :p

[Superman=#54]

A list of the major free agents this upcoming off-season

QB
Drew Brees (Probaly franchised and given big contract)
Jeff Garcia
Jon Kitna
Kurt Warner

RB
Ahman Green
DeShaun Foster
Edge James
Jamal Lewis
Michael Bennett
Shaun Alexander

WR
Antwaan Randle El
Joe Jurevicius
Keenan McCardell
Koren Robinson
Reggie Wayne (He's getting a huge contract either by the Colts or some other team)

O Tackles
Jon Runyan (Eagles)

O Guards
Scott Hutchinson (Seahawks)

DE
John Abraham
Kalimba Edwards
Kimo Van Oelhoffen

DT
Grady Jackson

CB
Charles Woodson
Juran Bolden
Nate Clements
Will Allen

LB
Julian Peterson
Scott Fujita
Warrick Holdman

S
Adam Archuleta
Dexter Jackson
Will Demps

[mtolson]

The non-playoff teams look to the off-season to upgrade their teams, through free agency and the draft. Fourtunatly for me my Bears made the playoffs, with a first round bye :eek:. I could care less about the off-season, but I know fans of other teams, *cough*Packers*cough*, are looking to have a good off-season to make a run for the title next season.

On another note I feel bad for the Saints, because what half-way decent free-agent or first round pick would want to go to a team as unstable as the Saints. I have a hard time imagining Reggie Bush or Matt Leinart actually signing with the Saints.

Packers either have to resign Ahman Green or find a replacement. I seriously doubt Samkon Gado or Najeh Davenport can carry the load an entire season.

Minnesota looks like they will implode their team. They have a lot of free agents they are going to have to resign or replace.

San Francisco needs anything they can get.

San Diego has an interesting situation with Rivers, what will they do with him. How will they tweak their roster for next season, a better offensive line would help.

Also what will Miami do with their two running backs Williams and Brown. The Dolphins ended the season strong can they continue the momentum into next season?

I'm not that interested in the off-season yet, but I will be after the Bears win the Superbowl. :p

What are the chances of Lendale White and Reggie Bush both leaving USC. I think Lendale would be a good fit for the Raiders.

[JeeberD]

Decent offensive linemen, corners, and a promising young QB... :)

[Dutch]

Does anybody know where there is a good resource for NFL teams cap situation for next year?

[duckman]

Decent offensive linemen, corners, and a promising young QB... :)
Don't forget linebackers and defensive linemen.....

[JeeberD]

They got plenty of those last draft. Ware, Spears, and Canty are gonna anchor the D for quite a while...

[duckman]

They got plenty of those last draft. Ware, Spears, and Canty are gonna anchor the D for quite a while...
They lack depth in those positions as well.

[Superman=#54]

Current cap situation

http://www.theredzone.org/caproom.asp

Tennessee is screwed...

[Schmidty]

Lions:

Dream Wish - A new GM.

Realistic Wish - Anything other than a WR or O-Lineman.


Yes, yes, I know. Our O-line is awful. I agree; however, I think a lot of the best OL guys in the league weren't drafted in the 1st round. I want us to draft someone with a lot of skill and toughness, preferably QB, DE, or DB. Trade up for Leinert or Hawk, or wait for the best player that drops to you.

[Schmidty]

I'm not that interested in the off-season yet, but I will be after the Bears win the Superbowl. :p

As a Lion fan, I normally hate the Bears, but this season, I've been rooting for you guys bigtime. In fact, I called for you guys to win it all like 3 months ago.

[Neuqua]

As a Lion fan, I normally hate the Bears, but this season, I've been rooting for you guys bigtime. In fact, I called for you guys to win it all like 3 months ago.

What made you root for the Bears this year?

[Schmidty]

What made you root for the Bears this year?

I like how they play. Underdogs with an edge and a super strong defense. Exactly what I wish the Lions would be.

[JeeberD]

They lack depth in those positions as well.


You can find depth in the later rounds. Spend the high picks on the positions where we have no talent...

[stevew]

You can find depth in the later rounds. Spend the high picks on the positions where we have no talent...

Safety?

[MylesKnight]

This Guy (http://seminoles.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cismesia_gary00.html) or This Guy (http://www.gopsusports.com/Football/people/Player.cfm?rosterid=2913)

[Desnudo]

Lions:

Dream Wish - A new GM.

Realistic Wish - Anything other than a WR or O-Lineman.


Yes, yes, I know. Our O-line is awful. I agree; however, I think a lot of the best OL guys in the league weren't drafted in the 1st round. I want us to draft someone with a lot of skill and toughness, preferably QB, DE, or DB. Trade up for Leinert or Hawk, or wait for the best player that drops to you.

If I could have one football wish granted, it would be for Millen to take another WR with the 1st pick. Not to spite the Lions, I just think it would be one of the funniest moments in NFL history.

[TazFTW]

Decent offensive linemen, corners, and a promising young QB... :)
I think a free safety that excels in pass coverage is the most pressing need for the 'boys. That and a kicker that doesn't suck. Oh, and a tackle although I think Petiti did an admirable job considering he had to start as a rookie because of injuries. A guard also since the Cowboys have two old ones.

[RendeR]

I want to choose the best player available with pick #32!

GO BENGALS!

[Rich1033]

Here is a decent site to follow underclassmen

hxxp://www.draftshowcase.com/UnderclassmanTracker.htm

[timmynausea]

I think a couple of great tight ends will come out of this draft class in Leonard Pope of Georgia and Vernon Davis of Maryland.

[Schmidty]

I think a couple of great tight ends will come out of this draft class in Leonard Pope of Georgia and Vernon Davis of Maryland.

Davis should be very good. Pope should be average-above average imo.

[timmynausea]

Davis should be very good. Pope should be average-above average imo.

True. Davis is the true gem at TE, but I think Pope will be pretty good as well.

[Raiders Army]

Current cap situation

http://www.theredzone.org/caproom.asp

Tennessee is screwed...
The Raiders look bleak too, but they just fired Norv and Kerry Collins probably isn't too far behind. They're not in as bad as shape as the salary suggests. Releasing Collins, Derrick Gibson, Bobby Hamilton, and Ron Stone will save them a lot of money.

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site181/2006/0102/20060102_095229_0102raiderscap1.jpg

BTW, I want them to get A.J. Hawk. His girlfriend is hot.

[Solecismic]

I'd like to see Alan Zemaitis go to the Patriots. I think that's a good fit.

[Samdari]

I'd like to see the Jets get Vince Young or Leinart at #4. Chad Pennington will never play for them again, but because they cannot afford the cap hit to release him now, they will actually pay him his roster bonus in march, IR him as soon as they can, all for the purpose of releasing him on June 1, 2007.

A few comments on other things posted here.

DeShaun Foster will not hit the open market. He'll either sign long term or be franchised. Stephen Davis will be gone from Carolina.

I think Green Bay will not bring Ahman Green back. He'd cost too much, and I am not sure he is better at this point than whoever among Davenport, Fisher and Gado would play the most. I think Davenport is an absolute stud, if he could stay healthy.

I don't think there is any way Reggie Wayne gets a big deal from the Colts. They will have to choose between him and Edge and they'll pick Edge.

As for TE's in the draft, at the beginning of the season, UCLA's Mercedes Lewis was projected as a top 10 pick. Has he dropped below those two other guys?

[JPhillips]

The Bengals need a strong safety, a TE and DTs probably in that order. They should be able to improve themselves ala Pittsburgh's recent late first round pick-ups of Polamalu and Miller.

[TazFTW]

As for TE's in the draft, at the beginning of the season, UCLA's Mercedes Lewis was projected as a top 10 pick. Has he dropped below those two other guys?
East coast bias. :)

[Julio Riddols]

I'd like to see cincy pursue Grady Jackson and draft a TE. I think if Palmer had a TE, there would be no way to stop the offense.. I would like to see them release John Thornton, Kim Herring, and one or two of their three TE's, along with Duane Clemons, if he is still signed for next season.

I also want them to lock up Willie Anderson, Levi Jones, and Eric Steinbach for the foreseeable future. Those three are all Pro Bowl Linemen..

I also would like to see depth at CB and Safety addressed, maybe With Demps at safety and a physical mid-round drafted CB.

[Julio Riddols]

Oh, and put me in the camp that believes Samkon Gado and Najeh Davenport will be just fine for the Pack.. They have MUCH bigger needs to address.

[Bearcat729]

I want the Browns to pick AJ Hawk, but doubt that he'll be around at #12. So basically LB,OL,DL,DB would be nice

[scooper]

Safety and DT are needs 1 and 1a for the Bengals. I'd love to sign Archuleta or Demps at safety and draft Jesse Mahelona at DT.

Of course, the defense needs playmakers, period. So if the best defensive player available when they draft is a DE, that would be OK-maybe Tamba Hali.

The answer at tight end is coming in the second round, Bengals fans, Anthony Fasano will graduate this spring and is probably coming out. While not as flashy as Pope or Lewis, he is a darned good receiver while giving up nothing as a blocker.

[QuikSand]

I want to choose the best player available with pick #32!

GO BENGALS!

If there's any team that can do this, it's the Bengals -- after all, they have a history of doing exactly that (taking the best guy who would have been around at #32) when they have been holding the #10 pick.

[Cuckoo]

I think a free safety that excels in pass coverage is the most pressing need for the 'boys. That and a kicker that doesn't suck. Oh, and a tackle although I think Petiti did an admirable job considering he had to start as a rookie because of injuries. A guard also since the Cowboys have two old ones.

There are question marks about whether Dallas will keep Keyshawn, Ellis, Allen and Glover. Decisions on those guys will play heavily into what they decide to do in the draft.

But other than that, I think inside linebacker has to be the top need. Shanle and Fowler are solid players, but it appears Nguyen is going to retire. They need a monster in there.

I agree with the quoted post as well. Free safety, offensive line and kicker are all big needs. I think they'll sign a FA kicker, and I wouldn't expect them to draft a free safety in the 1st round. 1st round will probably be either an offensive lineman or linebacker with a wide receiver being the wild card.

[scooper]

If there's any team that can do this, it's the Bengals -- after all, they have a history of doing exactly that (taking the best guy who would have been around at #32) when they have been holding the #10 pick.
The last guy they picked at #10 who was said to be taken too early is a pro bowl alternate LT and shut down Dwight Freeney for an entire game. A few draft "pundits" have written this year that he was clearly the right choice.

The defense still needs work, but the talent on offense is homegrown. Sure, the Bengals sucked in the warroom throughout most of the 90's, but that trend has been missing for a few years.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Does anybody know where there is a good resource for NFL teams cap situation for next year?

This is Steelers only...but I've seen others for single teams. This guy does a pretty good job keeping this up to date and accurate.

http://www.burghsportsguys.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=35

[Kodos]

I hope Randle El heads to Miami. :)

[Thomkal]

I hope my beloved Cards take a QB in the first or second round like they should have done last draft

[stevew]

I hope my beloved Cards take a QB in the first or second round like they should have done last draft

And the one before that.
And the one before that.
And the one before that.....

[stevew]

I hope Randle El heads to Miami. :)

I hope Randel El gets as far the fuck away from Pittsburgh as possible, so we agree on this one.

[timmynausea]

As for TE's in the draft, at the beginning of the season, UCLA's Mercedes Lewis was projected as a top 10 pick. Has he dropped below those two other guys?


I don't really know who is projected to go where, I was just looking at the list of guys coming out early and saw those two tight ends on there. I can't imagine Lewis being a better athlete than Davis who is 6'3" 250 and runs a 4.41 40.

[RendeR]

Anyone else believe that Favre might leave Green Bay and play 2-3 more seasons somewhere else?

NFL network gurus were tossing the idea around last night and apparently Miami has expressed interest in bringing him in, I personally can't imagine it happening, but if it did, Miami becomes a major contender almost instantly with that move. Their only real weakness was Frerrotte at QB.

[moriarty]

Anyone else believe that Favre might leave Green Bay and play 2-3 more seasons somewhere else?

NFL network gurus were tossing the idea around last night and apparently Miami has expressed interest in bringing him in, I personally can't imagine it happening, but if it did, Miami becomes a major contender almost instantly with that move. Their only real weakness was Frerrotte at QB.

The speculaton I heard bantered around was Favre going to Dallas to pair up with Parcells for one more season (for both of them?).

[timmynausea]

After reading this thread I decided to dig up some mock drafts just to try to get a feel for the draft class. This site has links to a bunch of them: http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm

Several of them have projected the Lions taking Jimmy Williams out of VT. Not sure what I think of that.

I'm also still not sure what to make of the situation at TE. Most still seem to have Mercedes Lewis as the number one guy, but I've seen Vernon Davis projected going anywhere from the top ten to the 7th round.

[JeeberD]

After reading this thread I decided to dig up some mock drafts just to try to get a feel for the draft class. This site has links to a bunch of them: http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm

http://qisports.com/nfldraft.html

Worst. Mock draft. Ever.

Reggie Bush going #3? Mmmkay...

[JeeberD]

Dola-

Nevermind. This one has him going *snicker* #8...

http://www.lionbacker.com/?id=draft&sub=06-diezmock1

Edit: The link to it says that it was updated 12/24, but looking at the draft positions I'm not sure that's right.

[Toddzilla]

Dolphins Fan...

Is the QB from Vanderbilt the real deal? Worth a flier in the first round? I have no idea. I'd love for the fins to trade up and select Whiny Leiny who seemingly won't play for the Saints, so maybe NO will take Ricky Williams back, along with a boatload of draft picks for the #2 overall...

[timmynausea]

Dola-

Nevermind. This one has him going *snicker* #8...

http://www.lionbacker.com/?id=draft&sub=06-diezmock1

That one is definitely old. Before this year there was a lot of talk about Bush not being able to handle the load in the pros, and he wasn't really hyped to be the number one pick until the last few months.

[Suburban Rhythm]

http://qisports.com/nfldraft.html

Worst. Mock draft. Ever.

Reggie Bush going #3? Mmmkay...

He may have competition...

http://insidetheeagles.com/2006mockdraft.htm

Maybe not the overwhlemingly stupid guess of Bush at #3...but nearly none of his picks make sense--

Detroit a RB? OK, Kevin Jones underachieved, but...
Buffalo a QB? I guess Losman is already a bust after 5 games...
KC a TE? That guy they have now is sort of overrated I suppose.
Pittsburgh a DT? Hey...we like Texas DTs in Pittsburgh, give us another!!

[Kodos]

I hope Randel El gets as far the fuck away from Pittsburgh as possible, so we agree on this one.

I see him as more of a third receiver than a second. He certainly has value as a return man and has paid off in gadget plays.

[Honolulu_Blue]

After reading this thread I decided to dig up some mock drafts just to try to get a feel for the draft class. This site has links to a bunch of them: http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm

Several of them have projected the Lions taking Jimmy Williams out of VT. Not sure what I think of that.

I'm also still not sure what to make of the situation at TE. Most still seem to have Mercedes Lewis as the number one guy, but I've seen Vernon Davis projected going anywhere from the top ten to the 7th round.
I don't know much about Jimmy Williams, but it could make sense. The Lions definitely need another DB opposite of Bly. The Fernando Bryany Experiment has been a complete failure.

I can see the Lions going O-Line, pass rushing DE, defensive back, or linebacker.

Or wide receiver... of course.

[Ryche]

He may have competition...

http://insidetheeagles.com/2006mockdraft.htm



Detroit a RB? OK, Kevin Jones underachieved, but...


Well, they had used their previous 2 first round picks on wide receivers going into last year's draft and look what happened :D

[Fonzie]

Anyone else believe that Favre might leave Green Bay and play 2-3 more seasons somewhere else?

NFL network gurus were tossing the idea around last night and apparently Miami has expressed interest in bringing him in, I personally can't imagine it happening, but if it did, Miami becomes a major contender almost instantly with that move. Their only real weakness was Frerrotte at QB.
The Packers fan-part of my brain says there's no way Favre plays for another team, but the sane part of my brain says that kind of move would make a lot of sense to him. And for what it's worth, I'd rather see Favre keep playing for another team (especially one outside of the Packer's division/conference like Miami) than see him retire. I just love watching the guy play.

[Fonzie]

Dola-

I should add that that kind of move would make a lot of sense to Favre if Ted Thompson continues to show no desire to improve the team's talent level in the short term.

[JAG]

From another Cowboys fan, my wishes (draft / free agent) from biggest to smallest:

1. OL help: mainly a tackle but center / guard would be good too. If this hadn't been a problem area, the team would've performed much much better.
2. Free safety: A glaring hole for the past couple years. Please find someone.
3. Kicker: Could have been the difference in a few games this year.
4. OLB / ILB: Could use another athletic playmaker and run stopper (they at least have some youth that could be decent, or at least depth).
5. DL (any): Canty and Spears are nice, but the depth is questionable after Ellis and maybe Glover are gone.

[timmynausea]

Now that I've looked everything over, I think I'd like to see the Lions get Kiwanuka or Mario Williams.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Well, they had used their previous 2 first round picks on wide receivers going into last year's draft and look what happened :D
I thought of that as I was typing...and said Matt Millen can not be that stupid...I think...right? :rolleyes:

[Bearcat729]

ESPN.COM has their first mock draft up.

Updated: Jan. 3, 2006, 4:36 PM ET

Young might be seeing green


By Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.




The end of the NFL regular season means the selection order for the top half of the first round is finally set, save for the Raiders and 49ers, who will execute a coin flip to break a tie for picks Nos. 6 and 7.

While the official list of declared underclassmen will not be made available by the league until a few days after the Jan. 15 deadline, several players have made their intentions known, and others, including USC RB Reggie Bush, have been the subject of fairly well-informed speculation, meaning some things are beginning to take shape.

Much will change in the coming months, as players take part in postseason all-star games and individual workouts, as well as the scouting combine, but here is our initial first-round mock for the 2006 NFL draft:

1. Houston Texans (2-14): +Reggie Bush, RB, USC
2. New Orleans Saints (3-13): Matt Leinart, QB, USC
3. Tennessee Titans (4-12): D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, Virginia
4. New York Jets (4-12): +Vince Young, QB, Texas
5. Green Bay Packers (4-12): A.J. Hawk, OLB, Ohio State
6. x-Oakland Raiders (4-12): Demeco Ryans, OLB, Alabama
7. x-San Francisco 49ers (4-12): Jimmy Williams, DC, Virginia Tech
8. Buffalo Bills (5-11): +Haloti Ngata, NT, Oregon
9. Detroit Lions (5-11): Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt
10. Arizona Cardinals (5-11): +Mario Williams, DE, N.C. State
11. St. Louis Rams (6-10): +Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland
12. Cleveland Browns (6-10): Mathias Kiwanuka, DE, Boston College
13. Baltimore Ravens (6-10): DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis
14. Philadelphia Eagles (6-10): +Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State
15. Atlanta Falcons (8-8): Chad Greenway, OLB, Iowa
16. Miami Dolphins (9-7): Michael Huff, DB, Texas
17. Minnesota Vikings (9-7): +Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota
18. Dallas Cowboys (9-7): Derek Hagan, WR, Arizona State
19. San Diego Chargers (9-7): Marcus McNeill, OT, Auburn
20. Kansas City Chiefs (10-6): Orien Harris, DT, Miami-Fla.
21. *-New England Patriots (10-6): Paul Posluszny, OLB, Penn State
22. *-Denver Broncos (10-6): Tamba Hali, DE, Penn State
Pick acquired from Washington Redskins
23. *-Carolina Panthers (11-5): Claude Wroten, DT, LSU
24. *-Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5): +Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
25. *-Chicago Bears (11-5): Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA
26. *-Cincinnati Bengals (11-5): Brodrick Bunkley, DT, Florida State
27. *-New York Giants (11-5): Sinorice Moss, WR, Miami-Fla.
28. *-Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5): +LenDale White, RB, USC
29. *-Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4): Elvis Dumervil, DE, Louisville
30. *-Seattle Seahawks (13-3): Thomas Howard, OLB, UTEP
31. *-Denver Broncos (13-3): +Leonard Pope, TE, Georgia
32. *-Indianapolis Colts (14-2): Eric Winston, OT, Miami-Fla.

* - Still to be determined by playoffs
x - Still to be determined by coin flip
+ - Underclassman

[wishbone]

I had hoped that the 49ers would be in position to get a good OT, I just can't see them improving before they do something with that line. Alex Smith may not be the answer but at least give him a chance with some hogs up front.

[scooper]

This year is going to be just like last, with every mock slating an undersized FSU DT to the Bengals. They didn't take him last year, either.

[MizzouRah]

the guy I want is probably a holdout and hates St. Louis and the Arch. :P

[Superman=#54]

The Bears really need a TE, if we get Mercedes Lewis or any other decent TE I will be happy.

[JeeberD]

ESPN.COM has their first mock draft up.

30. *-Seattle Seahawks (13-3): Thomas Howard, OLB, UTEP

ESPN is smart. Thomas is gonna be a serious player...

[Samdari]

If LenDale White went to Pittsburgh, I'd almost be willing to take him as high as #3 in fantasy drafts. That would be an amazing fit.

[Passacaglia]

If I could have one football wish granted, it would be for Millen to take another WR with the 1st pick. Not to spite the Lions, I just think it would be one of the funniest moments in NFL history.

He would have to follow this up with unleashing Mouse Davis as the new head coach.

[GrantDawg]

ESPN.COM has their first mock draft up.

Updated: Jan. 3, 2006, 4:36 PM ET

Young might be seeing green


By Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.




The end of the NFL regular season means the selection order for the top half of the first round is finally set, save for the Raiders and 49ers, who will execute a coin flip to break a tie for picks Nos. 6 and 7.

While the official list of declared underclassmen will not be made available by the league until a few days after the Jan. 15 deadline, several players have made their intentions known, and others, including USC RB Reggie Bush, have been the subject of fairly well-informed speculation, meaning some things are beginning to take shape.

Much will change in the coming months, as players take part in postseason all-star games and individual workouts, as well as the scouting combine, but here is our initial first-round mock for the 2006 NFL draft:

1. Houston Texans (2-14): +Reggie Bush, RB, USC
2. New Orleans Saints (3-13): Matt Leinart, QB, USC
3. Tennessee Titans (4-12): D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, Virginia
4. New York Jets (4-12): +Vince Young, QB, Texas
5. Green Bay Packers (4-12): A.J. Hawk, OLB, Ohio State
6. x-Oakland Raiders (4-12): Demeco Ryans, OLB, Alabama
7. x-San Francisco 49ers (4-12): Jimmy Williams, DC, Virginia Tech
8. Buffalo Bills (5-11): +Haloti Ngata, NT, Oregon
9. Detroit Lions (5-11): Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt
10. Arizona Cardinals (5-11): +Mario Williams, DE, N.C. State
11. St. Louis Rams (6-10): +Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland
12. Cleveland Browns (6-10): Mathias Kiwanuka, DE, Boston College
13. Baltimore Ravens (6-10): DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis
14. Philadelphia Eagles (6-10): +Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State
15. Atlanta Falcons (8-8): Chad Greenway, OLB, Iowa
16. Miami Dolphins (9-7): Michael Huff, DB, Texas
17. Minnesota Vikings (9-7): +Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota
18. Dallas Cowboys (9-7): Derek Hagan, WR, Arizona State
19. San Diego Chargers (9-7): Marcus McNeill, OT, Auburn
20. Kansas City Chiefs (10-6): Orien Harris, DT, Miami-Fla.
21. *-New England Patriots (10-6): Paul Posluszny, OLB, Penn State
22. *-Denver Broncos (10-6): Tamba Hali, DE, Penn State
Pick acquired from Washington Redskins
23. *-Carolina Panthers (11-5): Claude Wroten, DT, LSU
24. *-Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5): +Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
25. *-Chicago Bears (11-5): Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA
26. *-Cincinnati Bengals (11-5): Brodrick Bunkley, DT, Florida State
27. *-New York Giants (11-5): Sinorice Moss, WR, Miami-Fla.
28. *-Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5): +LenDale White, RB, USC
29. *-Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4): Elvis Dumervil, DE, Louisville
30. *-Seattle Seahawks (13-3): Thomas Howard, OLB, UTEP
31. *-Denver Broncos (13-3): +Leonard Pope, TE, Georgia
32. *-Indianapolis Colts (14-2): Eric Winston, OT, Miami-Fla.

* - Still to be determined by playoffs
x - Still to be determined by coin flip
+ - Underclassman

I hope the Falcons don't take an OLB. They need a DE, OL or a Saftey. I don't see any way they'd pass on Huff to take Greenway.

[Cards4ever]

the guy I want is probably a holdout and hates St. Louis and the Arch. :P

Jeeber is a NFL player? ;)

[JeeberD]

Hey now, I have no problems with the Blues or the Rams or the Arch or the city of St Louis itself... ;)

[Cards4ever]

Ah, just a issue with MizzouRah then?! :D

[st.cronin]

I don't know if he's coming out or staying put, but I'm a bit surprised not to see Joe Thomas on that list. I thought he was considered a pretty special prospect, and he's had a great year.

[Ryche]

I think I'd rather have LenDale than Maroney in Minnesota. I love watching running backs run people over. Christian Okoye in Tecmo Super Bowl was the best ever.

[Mo.Raider]

Raiders-

Must stop using a big DE in Tyler Brayton at LB because the quick RBs are making him/coaches look stupid. I don't know how many times I have seen him flailing around out in space trying to cover a rb. As a coach I never ask a kid to do something he can't physically do, so why do they continue this with Brayton?

Draft: LB-hopefully Hawk but would settle for Greenway
S- Huff
RT-any true RT will do
FB- late round true blocking sledgehammer

FA: G- Hutchinson from Sea.
QB-and oh yeah the Favre kid from GB, I think he might look good
throwing to Moss; Porter; Gabriel; and Anderson.

Mo

[lions_fan]

Lions:

Dream Wish - A new GM.

Realistic Wish - Anything other than a WR or O-Lineman.


Yes, yes, I know. Our O-line is awful. I agree; however, I think a lot of the best OL guys in the league weren't drafted in the 1st round. I want us to draft someone with a lot of skill and toughness, preferably QB, DE, or DB. Trade up for Leinert or Hawk, or wait for the best player that drops to you.
I want Schmidty as our new GM!! :)

[bhlloy]

If I was picking for the two teams I root for:

Texans: Not Reggie Bush (disclaimer: I think he is the second coming, but he's not going to help this team right now). Trade down to 3 or 4, get D'Brickashaw Ferguson, and an extra second round pick. Then go interior lineman and linebacker/d-line. No sexy picks -as many serviceable linemen as possible.

Chargers: WR might be the most pressing need but doesn't seem to be too much value out there. Would love to see Santonio Holmes drop a few places further than he is projected. Otherwise - this seems to be a pretty good team built for the future. Might be a "take the best player available" situation.

[MizzouRah]

Hey now, I have no problems with the Blues or the Rams or the Arch or the city of St Louis itself... ;)
Well, for the record, I can't stand the Cowboys or the Stars... or U of Texas.

:cool:

[Galaril]

Current cap situation

http://www.theredzone.org/caproom.asp

Tennessee is screwed...


Actually, those cap numbers if current are meaningless. I know Tennessee's projected cap for next year is 102million but that is monoply money. McNair is promised a 50 Million bonus! Yes, that is 50 million. He will never see that and almost certainly will renegotiate for a much much lower cap friendly number. They Titans should be well below the Cap by feb or march.

[Galaril]

A list of the major free agents this upcoming off-season

QB
Drew Brees (Probaly franchised and given big contract)
Jeff Garcia
Jon Kitna
Kurt Warner

RB
Ahman Green
DeShaun Foster
Edge James
Jamal Lewis
Michael Bennett
Shaun Alexander

WR
Antwaan Randle El
Joe Jurevicius
Keenan McCardell
Koren Robinson
Reggie Wayne (He's getting a huge contract either by the Colts or some other team)

O Tackles
Jon Runyan (Eagles)

O Guards
Scott Hutchinson (Seahawks)

DE
John Abraham
Kalimba Edwards
Kimo Van Oelhoffen

DT
Grady Jackson

CB
Charles Woodson
Juran Bolden
Nate Clements
Will Allen

LB
Julian Peterson
Scott Fujita
Warrick Holdman

S
Adam Archuleta
Dexter Jackson
Will Demps


You forgot this guy: DE Kyle Vanden Bosch ,Titans. i hope other teams forget him as well he had 12.5 sacks and 65 tacles(40 solo).

[TazFTW]

Kiper has his 1st first round mock out. He has the Cowboys selecting Jimmy Williams out of Virginia Tech. Me likey.


His top ten were

1. Hou - Bush
2. NO - Leinart
3. Ten - Young
4. NYJ - Ferguson
5. GB - Mario Williams
6. Oak - AJ Hawk
7. SF - DeMeco Ryans
8. Buf - Haloti Ngata
9. Det - Jay Cutler
10. Ari - DeAngelo Williams

[Honolulu_Blue]

Kiper has his 1st first round mock out. He has the Cowboys selecting Jimmy Williams out of Virginia Tech. Me likey.


His top ten were

1. Hou - Bush
2. NO - Leinart
3. Ten - Young
4. NYJ - Ferguson
5. GB - Mario Williams
6. Oak - AJ Hawk
7. SF - DeMeco Ryans
8. Buf - Haloti Ngata
9. Det - Jay Cutler
10. Ari - DeAngelo Williams
I am still not sure about this Jay Cutler pick...

[Coffee Warlord]

Tight End, Cornerback, Free Safety, Possession WR, and Fullback.

Bears needs in order right there.

[Neuqua]

Cornerback really? I think Vasher and Tillman are a very capable group (as long as they aren't matched up with Steve Smith) And I love Harris and Brown as safeties.

The other positions I agree with. Find a stud WR.

[Jesse_Ewiak]

I'm pretty sure if Millen would draft another wideout, someone could shoot him and no jury in the state of Michigan would convict the shooter.

[kingfc22]

I really want Mario Williams, but I just don't see how he drops down to #6 or #7 where the Niners will be.

[Coffee Warlord]

Cornerback really? I think Vasher and Tillman are a very capable group (as long as they aren't matched up with Steve Smith) And I love Harris and Brown as safeties.

The other positions I agree with. Find a stud WR.

I don't even think we need a *stud* receiver, I think we need an Engram/McAffrey (first two that came to mind) type guy who just Catches The Damn Ball.

I think moving Vasher or Tillman to nickel and picking up a stud CB would be better. We need a faster corner to handle Steve Smith Situations. Vasher and Tillman can handle a good chunk of receivers, but they simply can't deal with upper tier WR's.

I'm not sold on Harris at all at safety. I think we can pick up better. Of course, even if Harris would win a training camp battle, a 3rd safety is absolutely necessary. There's a *very* noticable falloff on the Bears D when Brown is out injured, and they badly need depth there.

[GrantDawg]

I'm pretty sure if Millen would draft another wideout, someone could shoot him and no jury in the state of Michigan would convict the shooter.

No, he is drafting Cutler....and then converting him to a wide reciever. :)

[GrantDawg]

I don't even think we need a *stud* receiver, I think we need an Engram/McAffrey (first two that came to mind) type guy who just Catches The Damn Ball.

That's the Falcons. They don't need a big time WR or a young WR. They need a guy who runs perfect routes and has sticky hands.

[path12]

Raiders-

FA: G- Hutchinson from Sea.
QB-and oh yeah the Favre kid from GB, I think he might look good
throwing to Moss; Porter; Gabriel; and Anderson.

Mo

No way Hutchinson is available. They'll franchise him if need be.

[Craptacular]

GB: The Packers drafted two guards last year, but the interior OL is still a concern, especially if Flanagan departs. If he falls to #5, take Ferguson, move Tauscher to guard, and be happy. Otherwise, trade down 5-10 spots to pick up a 2nd rounder, then take the best OLB or DT available. I'm not sold on Hawk at #5, but he or a couple of other OLBs would be good in the high-singles to mid-teens.

[Tigercat]

I want the Saints to draft Vince Young, which probably means they will draft a DE.

[Masked]

I want the Saints to draft Vince Young, which probably means they will draft a DE.I want them to draft Leinart.

[mckerney]

ESPN is smart. Thomas is gonna be a serious player...

I'm hoping the Vikings take Howard. As far as that mock goes, as big a fan as I am of Maroney I don't want the Vikes to take him first round.

[mckerney]

Minnesota looks like they will implode their team. They have a lot of free agents they are going to have to resign or replace.

I don't think they're looking to implode the team. They have a team that's coming off a 9-7 season with about $25 million in cap room. I'd expect them to concentrate on upgrading at RB, OL, and LB.

[RPI-Fan]

Any of you guys listen to Houston radio? If so, what's the buzz on their pick.

As a Houston sports fan who is yet to get into the Texans, I think I'll start rooting for them with either Bush or Young, but with Young it'd be a sure thing.