MOCK DRAFT: NFC North, AFC West

Day two of the draft readers.  Let's get right down to it.


NFC North

Chicago- I say Jay Cutler, you say.... well you should probably say sack.  Jay Cutler gets sacked more than just about any other quarterback.  Period.  And this isn't a one year thing, either.  The bears offensive line was dead last in 2010, and wasn't too much better the previous few years.  Then again, when I say jay cutler, you should probably think interceptions too.  but that one isn't on the offensive line.  rant aside, the bears need to draft  linemen.  a d. tackle and a receiver wouldnt hurt either.

Detroit- The offense is finally starting to... you know, score points.  The o-line could use some work, but its minor.  This year, I think Detroit will start to concentrate on the other side of the ball.  Suh was a big help up front, and had Bradford not almost lead his team to the playoffs as a rookie, the unpronouncable monster would be my vote for rookie of the year.  Now they need to give him some linebackers to work with- as soon as they address the even more important need at the corner position.

Minnesota- what dont the vikings need?  a new quarterback, massive help on the offensive line, and some help in the secondary.  the head coach of the vikings should probably blindly throw a dart... he'll probably hit a position he'll need, and he wont have to worry about what to fix first either.

Green Bay- what do the packers really need? Not really anything.  That's what happens when you win the superbowl.  but if i had to pick one thing, a nice d. end might come in handy.  watch the packers to trade their second pick (#33) away.


AFC West

Denver- lots to address here.  some help in the middle of their front 7 would be great, and a tight end couldnt hurt either.  come to think of it... does denver even have a tight end, or do they just have tim tebow?

San Diego-  Rivers needs more protection.  Look for San Diego to grab a tackle, and then address some issues on the other side of the ball.

Kansas City- This one was tough, but I think the chiefs will look to draft mainly on the offensive side.  Bowe needs a threat on the other side to shake off double teams, and the line needs to get some more players to protect the Chiefs primary offensive threat (the dual run game)

Oakland- ive been saying this since last year.  surely you guys saw Jason Campbell with the redskins... why would ANYONE pick him up after his tenure there?  the raiders eventually are going to need a new qb.  rumor is that theyre looking at nevada's qb (colin kaepernick), who i think is a nice diamond in the rough.  good think he's not considered a first round pick- oakland traded their first pick to the patriots.


2. Denver- If Carolina takes Cam Newton as leaked information seems to indicate, look to denver to pounce on Marcell Dareus.  He's an absolute monster (still not better than suh in my opinion) and will have an immediate impact in denver.

12. Minnesota- I don't think Minnesota can pick anyone that they need and justify them as a early/mid first round pick.  look for the vikings to trade down, or otherwise take da'quan bowers, whose stock has fallen a little bit after a knee injury scare.

13. Detroit- Anthony Costanzo, OT out of Boston College. side note: this kid has MAJOR heart.

18. San Diego- Nate Solder, another OT out of Colorado

21. Kansas City- look for a trade.  if they cant go up or down, they might take Corey Liuget out of Illinois.

29. Chicago- Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State

32. Green Bay- Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa.

Today was pretty straight forward.  Tomorrow, I feature the NFC South and the AFC East.  Stay tuned!