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[ChiefInAdel]

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1. St. Louis Rams
Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
This is a QB driven league and if the Rams don't trade for a QB in free agency or move down in the draft, Bradford is this year's Matthew Stafford. At 6-foot-4 ¼ and 236 pounds, he could be a franchise QB.




2. Detroit Lions
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
He is impressive on tape, he put on a show at the combine, and he will be Jim Schwartz' answer to his days in Tennessee, when Albert Haynesworth dominated the line of scrimmage.


3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
The Bucs have returned to the Monte Kiffin style 4-3 defense, and McCoy can do many of the things Warren Sapp did back in the glory days of Tampa's defense.


4. Washington Redskins
Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
Chris Samuels is expected to announce his retirement this week, leaving a glaring hole at left tackle. But I do wonder if the 'Skins want to move up for Bradford.


5. Kansas City Chiefs
Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
Chiefs GM Scott Pioli wants high character guys, and Bulaga fits the bill. He was coached by one of Pioli's friends in the business, Kirk Ferentz.


6. Seattle Seahawks
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
With Matt Hasselbeck's health and age now becoming a concern, the Seahawks need a QB of the future. And with two picks in the first round of new coach Pete Carroll's initial draft, now is the time to pull the trigger.


7. Cleveland Browns
Joe Haden, CB, Florida
The Browns have 11 picks in this draft and should come out of this process with a number of starters. A corner to plug in right away is a necessity.


8. Oakland Raiders
Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
Raiders owner Al Davis loves big linemen and has a special place for East Coast guys. Anthony Davis impressed at the combine and needs a push to reach his full potential. Tom Cable is an offensive line coach by trade and can get the most out of this guy.


9. Buffalo Bills
Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
Buffalo can build the defense around McClain, especially since they are headed to a 3-4. He can play inside or outside.


10. Jacksonville Jaguars
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
Berry can play anywhere in the secondary, which means he can match up well on division foes Dallas Clark or Andre Johnson.


11. Denver Broncos
Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
The Broncos aren't abandoning the 3-4 defense, but they need bigger people up front. Williams can two-gap or penetrate, and is just what they need, either as a nose tackle or in 5 techniques.


12. Miami Dolphins
Earl Thomas, S, Texas
The Dolphins had two fine rookie corners last year but really need a safety who can play coverage. Right now they play with two strong safety types. Thomas can also demonstrate corner skills and match up with the slot wide receivers, like Wes Welker, in their division.


13. San Francisco 49ers
Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
The Niners need a tackle to play opposite Joe Staley if they want to keep pounding Frank Gore and protect Alex Smith. After drafting a guy like Williams, they can figure out who is left and right.


14. Seattle Seahawks
C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
This draft's version of the Titans' Chris Johnson. Pete Carroll always had a matchup back like Reggie Bush at USC, and Spiller could touch the ball 20 times a game as a rookie when you factor in his return skills.


15. New York Giants
Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas
The Giants need linebacker help in the worst way, and Kindle can do it all. If he is gone at this point in the draft, they could turn to Sean Weatherspoon.


16. Tennessee Titans
Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
The Titans always seem to build around defense, and without Kyle Vanden Bosch or Jevon Kearse Tennessee will like Morgan's production in 2009 when he had 12.5 sacks, 18.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.




17. San Francisco 49ers
Taylor Mays, S, USC
A rare athlete who will bring a presence to the 49ers' secondary.


18. Pittsburgh Steelers
Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State
The Steelers could take a serious look at G/OT Mike Iupati, but in the end they need the best corner on the board.


19. Atlanta Falcons
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida
Hard to take a one-year wonder in the first round, but this guy is passing the eye-ball test and has the potential to be very good.


20. Houston Texans
Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
The Texans will never win the division if they don't have the secondary to match up with the Colts' receivers. Dunta Robinson is leaving in free agency and must be replaced.


21. Cincinnati Bengals
Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame
Tate ran a sub 4.3 40 on a lot of scouts' watches at the combine (although officially he ran 4.42). The former running back is a high character guy who had 93 catches last year for 16.1 yards per reception and 15 touchdowns. Carson Palmer needs a deep threat with the passing of the late Chris Henry.


22. New England Patriots
Brandon Graham, LB, Michigan
The Patriots need a pass rush, and they love smart outside linebacker candidates for their 3-4 defense. Belichick likes to jump into a 4-3 look occasionally, and Graham can do that as well. Graham had 29.5 sacks and 56 tackles for loss at Michigan.


23. Green Bay Packers
Mike Iupati, G, Idaho
Iupati is a versatile lineman with a lot of intensity. He could wind up playing anywhere along the front, but left guard would be ideal.


24. Philadelphia Eagles
Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri
This guy has character, athletic ability, the football IQ to play in the middle, and he impressed at the combine. He finished his college career with more than 400 tackles, 43.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, and 18 passes defensed.


25. Baltimore Ravens
Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
A talented receiver with some baggage, though. The Ravens locker room could take care of Bryant, and this team needs a playmaker for QB Joe Flacco.




26. Arizona Cardinals
Charles Brown, OT, USC
The Cardinals need linebacker help and could look at a guy like Ricky Sapp, but they also lost their starting left tackle, Mike Gandy. And Brown looked better than most of the tackles at the combine.


27. Dallas Cowboys
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
Campbell is a major project, and a team with an older starting left tackle who won't need to put Campbell in immediately should take a chance on this athlete. If Campbell has to play early, though, this experiment would be a disaster. The Cowboys like their linemen big, and someday he could replace Flozell Adams.


28. San Diego Chargers
Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno State
LaDainian Tomlinson is gone and Darren Sproles is testing free agency. Matthews needs work in the passing game, but he is a work-horse back who had 3,280 yards and 39 touchdowns as a Bulldog, and who ran a 4.41 40 at the combine.


29. New York Jets
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
Odrick has the size to play anywhere along the defensive line. He's a high character guy, and the Jets have some age up front.


30. Minnesota Vikings
Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Pat Williams isn't getting any younger, and Price is a very disruptive force inside. The Vikings need corner help but can find it in the next round or free agency (Dunta Robinson or Leigh Bodden).


31. Indianapolis Colts
Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida
If the Colts lose middle linebacker Gary Brackett, then things could change at this pick. But Pouncey is the best center in this draft, and Jeff Saturday can't play forever.


32. New Orleans Saints
Jerry Hughes, LB, TCU
The Saints could go in a number of different directions here, but Hughes brings pass rush and the athletic ability to play linebacker.

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Dunta Robinson is leaving in free agency and must be replaced.

Really???

[warthog]

Another mock that has Bradford going first and Bulaga going to the Chiefs:

http://www.cbssports...w;pageContainer

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warthog, on 15 March 2010 - 08:59 PM, said:

Another mock that has Bradford going first and Bulaga going to the Chiefs:

http://www.cbssports...w;pageContainer

DUMB!! I can't see Det. go with a DT with how much money they already have on the line. Also they have Earl Thomas as a CB. I thought he was a safety?

[ChiefInAdel]

autodrummer, on 15 March 2010 - 11:51 PM, said:

DUMB!! I can't see Det. go with a DT with how much money they already have on the line. Also they have Earl Thomas as a CB. I thought he was a safety?

He's listed as either, and most scouts believe he (like Berry) could pretty much play anywhere in the secondary.

I have to admit that I'm torn this year.

I would LOVE to get Berry, because he is a playmaker, and uber stud in the secondary...HOWEVER...

Bulaga is THAT guy we've been looking for on the O-line. He'd be there for years, would solidify the left side for the QOTF, and would instantly make the O-line that much better.

If you think back to 03, the guys we had on the line were at the positions they knew best, yes? We didn't move them around hoping they could plug a position hole just because we could. We put them where they had the best skill sets.

Personally, I think that's the direction we need to start going. Put the players in their natural positions. Move Albert to LG, draft Bulaga for LT, and prepare for Brian's eventual retirement. Sign Lilja at RG, and draft a RT later in the draft. Boom, instant incredible upgrade on offense, and we can finally remove ALL of the excuses for Cassell and make him really start playing football.

Yes, we'd have to pass on Berry. But considering the incredible depth we have in this draft at the Safety position, it doesn't really concern me. We can get a guy in the second round that's an instant starter and a playmaker, MUCH cheaper than we'd get Berry for. Get a NT with the first 2nd round pick, and a safety with the second, we've just improved both sides of the ball dramatically.

OH, and just so you know. Bulaga SHUT DOWN Morgan when they played in the Orange Bowl. You know, the guy projected to go 12ish as the first DE taken in the draft? The guy that the pundits were all over before the game, and kept talking about how they haven't really talked about him at all during the game? Yeah, that was Bulaga laughing at Morgan.

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Analysis

Pass blocking: Takes a strong angle on kick slide, keeps knees bent, head up, and arm extended to keep defenders at bay. Very difficult to get off his blocks if he's mirroring. Has a strong punch. Tends to lunge against inside moves, lacks great recovery speed and can be beaten by secondary rush. Slow to recoil once extended. Hesitates when defenders let up. Gets bull rushed into the pocket by strong ends because he allows their hands into his chest, but typically anchors before reaching the quarterback. Must improve his arm-bar to keep rusher out of the pocket. Inconsistent quickness after the first step in his kick slide makes him susceptible to giving up the edge to quicker pass rushers.

Run blocking: Good positional blocker, well-coached on how to get correct angles. Capable in zone scheme, has a strong combination of agility and strength. Turns his man out of the hole and seals the edge. Attacks defenders in short yardage situations, strong enough to lock on and sustain, even against large ends. Gets low to drive near the goal line.

Pulling/trapping: Isn't asked to pull or trap a lot in Iowa's zone system, but has the quick feet needed to work behind the line and burst through the hole. Usually hits a target on the move and sustains.

Initial Quickness: Brings a very strong punch and pop to his opponent when run blocking, especially for a left tackle. Adequate quickness to pass set from two-point stance.

Downfield: Excellent mobility to get to the second level and beyond. Keeps feet moving and hands strong after initial contact, sustains well against linebackers and safeties. Mirrors quicker players in space. Adjusts to players coming from any angle. Gives effort downfield to block on runs and pass plays. Intangibles: Considered a very competitive, smart and hard-working leader up front. Fought to return from thyroid condition during 2009. Cleans up piles and defends teammates on the field.

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5. Kansas City Chiefs
Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa: Scott Pioli drafted DE Tyson Jackson with the third overall pick last April because he knew Jackson would fit the scheme and play well immediately. A similarly safe pick this year could be left tackle Bulaga, who would push former first-round pick Branden Albert to his more natural right tackle position. Bulaga is viewed by some as the safest in this year's OT class and Pioli will have the inside scoop from Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, a former assistant coach of Bill Belichick's.

Thems usually fightin words around here. Usually the masses don't like to hear of Albert moving at all.

[ChiefInAdel]

warthog, on 16 March 2010 - 02:51 PM, said:

Thems usually fightin words around here. Usually the masses don't like to hear of Albert moving at all.

Only becaue it's completely and utterly incorrect.

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ChiefInAdel, on 16 March 2010 - 03:13 PM, said:

Only becaue it's completely and utterly incorrect.

EXACTLY! Why should we take the advice of a guy that doesn't even do his research on the guys we already have. Don't get we wrong I like Bulaga too, but I still think Albert will be fine at LT. If the Pioli and crew go with him fine. I just think Berry would be the better pick, impact player at a position of need.

[BrooklynChiefsFan]

Albert should stay at LT. He has proven to be an above average pass protector. We want to get a real road grader at RT.

[ChiefInAdel]

BrooklynChiefsFan, on 17 March 2010 - 08:51 AM, said:

Albert should stay at LT. He has proven to be an above average pass protector. We want to get a real road grader at RT.

Albert should be playing the position he's best at, and most comfortable at.

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warthog, on 16 March 2010 - 02:51 PM, said:

Thems usually fightin words around here. Usually the masses don't like to hear of Albert moving at all.

Moving him to guard is one thing.

Moving him to right tackle, let alone calling it his 'natural position, is flat out dumb.

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The_Jonas, on 18 March 2010 - 12:21 AM, said:

Moving him to guard is one thing.

Moving him to right tackle, let alone calling it his 'natural position, is flat out dumb.

So Albert can't move to right tackle. Why? Is it too hard for him to do? If it would make the team better, wouldn't it be OK to try? He's not an idiot, I'm sure he can adapt to right tackle just as good as he did when he had to adapt to left tackle when he was put there. I'm not trying to be an ass, I just need an explanation on this. I'm not a football expert like many are, just a casual fan, so any info I can get on this is very much appreciated.

I just don't get the reaction you get from fans when you suggest a switch. Many get downright mean about it, it's like it's fightin' words to suggest it. Why is there such an attachment to Albert being at left tackle that gets fans riled up? He's not leaving the team. Right tackle is an important position too, it's not like we would be asking him to go to kicker or something. It's so important to some that you are called an 'idiot' by the knowledgeable football fans for even suggesting it.

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warthog, on 18 March 2010 - 06:10 AM, said:

So Albert can't move to right tackle. Why? Is it too hard for him to do? If it would make the team better, wouldn't it be OK to try? He's not an idiot, I'm sure he can adapt to right tackle just as good as he did when he had to adapt to left tackle when he was put there. I'm not trying to be an ass, I just need an explanation on this. I'm not a football expert like many are, just a casual fan, so any info I can get on this is very much appreciated.

I just don't get the reaction you get from fans when you suggest a switch. Many get downright mean about it, it's like it's fightin' words to suggest it. Why is there such an attachment to Albert being at left tackle that gets fans riled up? He's not leaving the team. Right tackle is an important position too, it's not like we would be asking him to go to kicker or something. It's so important to some that you are called an 'idiot' by the knowledgeable football fans for even suggesting it.

Warty, I think what is being referred to are the pundits and talking heads that claim "his more natural position that he played in college" is the RT or the RG. Neither one is true. He is a LG. Waters' position. Every time you read something about him, they keep talking about "oh he'd be better on the right side of the line since he played there in college" or "he's a true RT"...see the point?

I also think that the main problem Chiefs fans have with him moving to his natural position of LG is the fact that it would likely spell the obvious end of the road for Waters. Even if he's moved to C, he still doesn't have that many years left, and taking him out of a position he's played for years may very well spell his doom. And you know how we like to hold onto the last vestage of greatness...since the rest of that great line from 02-05(ish) is gone now...Waters is the last one...you do the math.

Personally, I think it would be the best thing for the team and for Albert if we drafted a TRUE (best adjective i could think of) LT for this team, to allow him to be there for years to come. With Albert teamed up at LG, a true LT for years, Lilja at RG, a starting C and RT drafted this year...we'd have a line built for the long haul.

just my 2 cents is all

[warthog]

ChiefInAdel, on 18 March 2010 - 08:44 AM, said:

Warty, I think what is being referred to are the pundits and talking heads that claim "his more natural position that he played in college" is the RT or the RG. Neither one is true. He is a LG. Waters' position. Every time you read something about him, they keep talking about "oh he'd be better on the right side of the line since he played there in college" or "he's a true RT"...see the point?

I also think that the main problem Chiefs fans have with him moving to his natural position of LG is the fact that it would likely spell the obvious end of the road for Waters. Even if he's moved to C, he still doesn't have that many years left, and taking him out of a position he's played for years may very well spell his doom. And you know how we like to hold onto the last vestage of greatness...since the rest of that great line from 02-05(ish) is gone now...Waters is the last one...you do the math.

Personally, I think it would be the best thing for the team and for Albert if we drafted a TRUE (best adjective i could think of) LT for this team, to allow him to be there for years to come. With Albert teamed up at LG, a true LT for years, Lilja at RG, a starting C and RT drafted this year...we'd have a line built for the long haul.

just my 2 cents is all

I agree. I would have no problem with Albert replacing Waters.