Mock Draft feataures some changes to the previous two days. I have updated my own Draft lines and moved some players around. Below are the players I have changed and the reasons why I changed them:
Tennessee Titans: Before- Jake Locker
Current- Nick Fairley
The titans still like Locker, but if you look throughout the first round, most teams outside of those drafting in the top 10 do not need quarterbacks. The titans desperately need a playcaller, but they need a D. tackle just as bad. There are rumors of Fairley's draft stock falling, but I can't see him falling all the way to Jacksonville. Fairley is all too capable of having an immediate impact on a team in need of a DT to fall past Tennessee. Look for them to draft Fairley, but still try to acquire an early second round pick to grab Jake Locker.
St Louis Rams: Before- Rahim Moore
Current- Robert Quinn
Rahim Moore is a nice safety, but it would be pretty risky to draft him in the middle of the first round. It's possible that the rams address a need and take Danny Watkins out of Baylor, but I think they instead try to build a pass rushing force around a deep class of Defensive Ends. Figuring out exactly what DE's will and won't fall to the 14th pick is next to impossible, but Robert Quinn seems like a guy that just fits the middle of the first round.
Indianapolis Colts: Before- Gabe Carimi Kansas City: Before- Corey Liuget
Current- Corey Liuget Current- Gabe Carimi
OG's are not really in too much need this year; OT's are different. Carimi is the last of four offensive tackles thats are practically locks to go in the first round, with Derek Sherrod as a possible fifth pick at the end of the round. I do believe that Carimi could go to the Colts if he makes it that far, but I think that he might go right before to the chiefs. Carimi addresses a more immediate need at OT, while Liuget can take some double team pressure off of Indianapolis' premiere Defensive End, Dwight Freeney.
Jacksonville: Before- Nick Fairley
Current- Ryan Kerrigan
I just can't see Fairley falling this far. The jags have shown serious interest in Kerrigan and claim that he would be a great fit. End isn't exactly a need, but all the players that could fix a hole will most likely already be off the board.
Green Bay: Before- Adrian Clayborn
Current- Brooks Reed
Same position, different player. I don't see Clayborn falling all the way to the last pick of the first round.
Some large changes, some small adjustments. Regardless, on to today's teams:
NFC South
Atlanta- Roddy White can't be the only receiver in town (tony gonzalez doesn't count). What they really need is a better pass rushing force in the form of an End.
Tampa Bay- Also in need of an End/Linebackers. Come to think of it, both teams could use some O-line spruce ups too, but that definitely won't be in the first round.
Carolina- The panthers have eighteen thousand quarterbacks, all of which are partially functional. Jimmy Clausen could be the quarterback of the future and could potentially develop while Matt Moore gets some starts. Carolina has a giant need at DT, and Marcell Dareus would be a HUGE help in making this team competitive again. Couple that with a second round draft of a Tight End, another huge need, and Carolina is looking at doubling their win total from 2010 this year. at least that's what I think.
Or Carolina can (and probably will) draft another qb in Cam Newton, and continue to limp along in a very good NFC South. Yep, that's probably what they're gonna do.
New Orleans- The defense was way too soft in 2010. The saints need to get an end and a linebacker that can develop into big defensive forces. And for love of all things football, who does Drew Brees have to kill to get some decent receivers in New Orleans?
AFC East
Buffalo- Sure, Fitzpatrick isn't Peyton Manning. But he's a decent quarterback and Buffalo could build a team around him. Buffalo has had a problem with offensive tackle FOREVER and it has caused game-deciding problems. They need to take their first pick and draft a tackle now. will they? ehh. maybe. a "franchise quarterback" can definitely wait.
Miami- the dolphins offense is absolute crap. Runningbacks are in free agency or just falling off the map, chad henne in my opinion has never been good, and there are serious offensive line problems everywhere.
New England- It's not like New England needs another runningback after last year's performance by Benjarvus Green-Ellis, but they have showed huge interest in Mark Ingram. They do however need an outside linebacker and an offensive lineman. Good thing they have two first round picks.
NYJ- basically one of every defensive player. because rex ryan has a love affair with defensive players. front 7 guys, and i believe they need a safety as well.
1. Carolina- They've showed interest in Cam Newton. They shouldn't draft Cam Newton. They're probably gonna draft Cam Newton.
3. Buffalo- Tyron Smith, OT from USC. if they draft Blaine Gabbert, they're doomed to another year of shooting-for-mediocrity. apologies in advance to my boy arthur moats.
15. Miami- Mike Pouncey, a premier center from Florida. He will provide some immediate help to an absolute mess.
17. New England (1)- Mark Ingram. You don't show interest in a player you don't really need unless you're going to draft him.
20. Tampa Bay- Muhammad Wilkerson, DE from Temple. Part of a giant and inevitable run on Defensive Ends in the middle of the round.
24. New Orleans- Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri. The DE run is still going strong, even as the round is coming to a close.
27. Atlanta- Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa. Yep, still going.
28. New England (2)- Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State.
30. NYJ- Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State.
Tomorrow is the last day of the mock draft, and I have saved the best for last. Many of the teams that local readers like will be featured tomorrow, including the Eagles, Redskins, Giants, Ravens, and Steelers. Make sure you stop by again tomorrow!
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