| 04 February 2010
Guys, first of all: apologies [again] for the slow blog. My lovely place of employment blocked the site (passive aggressive much?), so I'm unable to post anything during the day. Further, I've had spotty connection at home on a dying computer. Working on fixing both situations. Add to that the fact that nothing is going on right now, and, baboom, slow blog. So, what better time than to post a mock draft?
You can see the entire draft right here, with comments explaining every single pick. I want to stress that I started this awhile ago, and a lot has changed since I did. I tried to update where sensible, but that didn't always work. It's a constant work in progress. The draft numbers are right, but not the teams picking at those numbers are correct and are subject to change. I really would like you to check out the link above though and it will have more explanations about my mock draft. Here is the quick, comment free draft:

written by custom36, February 04, 2010
I keep trying to say "No, no...we don't need a S or HB that early," and then I remember that we do. As much as we need 5 other positions. I can't believe we have this many holes.
written by BaNos, February 04, 2010
What if Okung is still there @ 6?
written by JoeG, February 04, 2010
written by nightwulf, February 04, 2010
No point on using a high pick on a stud RB if you don't have a line for him. RB's don't have much of a shelf life, and it's even shorter if they don't have a good line. We've got more holes than we can fill in one year, and RB should be one of the last ones in place to get maximum value out of them. I'd rather see Morgan, Thomas, Brown, Iupati (not gonna happen, but I'd still love it),or Bulaga.
BaNos, Okung is extermely overrated, and is not a good fit for ZBS...
written by texashawk, February 04, 2010
Don't get too excited thinking the hawks will go big into OL early I think Carroll trusts Gibbs to do his magic that is why he hired him. the earliest we can expect OL is second and most likely a LT. The First round is going to be about Offensive and/or Defensive Playmakers and possibly more picks. I for one am excited for this prospect because we have solid players but not playmakers. This is true on both sides of the ball, however I do think that Curry and Tapp will have great years next year, Carroll has got to be salivating over their athletisism.
I would love for the LT from USC Brown I think to fall to us at 40. I do think that Carroll would pull the trigger. If we dont get spiller in the first I am hopeing that Mcknight or matthews to fall to us in the 4th or 3rd (if we pick one up in the first)
I like Haden, McCoy, Clausen (possibly), Spiller, D Williams, Price and Suh (but will never fall that far) in the first round.
written by JimAK, February 05, 2010
written by omar little, February 05, 2010
Berry, not the next Ed Reed but the next Ken Hamlin?! I think you are confusing Eric Berry with Taylor Mays. Berry is the best ball hawking safety to come along in years, Mays will be a bust.
written by Riggle, February 05, 2010
written by Blam Blooey, February 05, 2010
written by CWEH, February 05, 2010
Here is some info from my paid suscription to scouts.com. after you read it, please tell me if you still want Morgan or Spiller, when our team has so much more need then those two!
D. Morgan
Strengths:
Solid height and great bulk/strength
Shows very nice burst off the snap; good first step
Good closing speed
Great flexibility
Dips and bends; runs the tight horn to QB
Has improved hand use
Gets good leverage
Nice pass rush repertoire (spin, club, rip, etc.)
Plays with consistent effort; love his motor
Really sets the edge
Can play left or right end
Weaknesses:
Very sluggish hips; can't drop into zone
Not the most comfortable in space
Lacks some agility
Hand use could still be more consistent
Needs to develop some counter moves
Can't play in the 3-4 at outside linebacker
Disengagement technique could improve
Summary: Derrick Morgan's stock has really risen this season and I expect him to come off the board in the top 20 picks now. There is so much value for pass rushers in the 4-3 scheme in the league since they are so hard to come by, but Morgan's well-rounded skill set and potential will make him of value to NFL teams.
NFL Fans of 3-4 teams: don't get your hopes up. Morgan really struggles when dropping into coverage. He is most comfortable with his hand in the ground.
written by CWEH, February 05, 2010
Strengths:
• Solid bulk
• Extremely fast with gamebreaking ability
• Instinctive back
• Patient and sets up blockers
• Great vision to identify cutback lanes at line of scrimmage and in open field
• Very elusive and evades tacklers
• Great spin move
• Runs routes well out of backfield
• Lots of experience catching the ball
• Soft hands
• Nice second gear to go distance
• Breaks a good amount of tackles for his weight
• Can contribute as a returner
• Projects as an excellent No. 2, change-of-pace running back
• Good YPC average despite weak offensive line
Weaknesses:
• Won't get that much bigger without losing speed
• Not very assertive between the tackles
• Generally shys from contact
• Not very powerful
• Not going to get much done on the goal line
• Weak inside runner
• Mediocre in pass protection
• Not an explosive or exceptional punt returner
• Cuts outside far too often
Summary: Spiller profiles as a very explosive back, but isn't a No. 1 in the NFL, which isn't an entirely bad thing. He needs to work on his pass protection the most so he can really help out virtually every team on third down. With James Davis gone, he has a chance to show teams he can handle a greater workload in 2009.
Player Comparison: Reggie Bush. Both backs love to kick it outside and have the elite athleticism to make everyone miss in the open field as great home-run threats.
as previously stated, we have more need in other positions then Morgan and Spiller.....
I would be glad to look up any player you want.
written by CWEH, February 05, 2010
For half that I would sign LT. I think he has couple years in him and gives us time to develop RB of the future (hopefully pick in 2nd or 4th round).
Does Anyone know who Aaron Maybin or Larry English is? Well I don’t either! Aaron is a DE picked at 11 by the Bills, Signed - 5-years, $24.6M max. ($14.24M guaranteed) 2009 Stat – Lost starting job and end 2009 with 14 tackles.
Larry English DE, picked 16th by Chargers, signed 5-years, $17.95M ($9.905M guaranteed) Stat: 38 tackles and 2 sacks.
I wont even mention Jackson DE 3rd pick of the Chiefs……lol what a bust!
Morgan is not worth @ 14 or 10-15 Mil guaranteed.
written by S.TTBM, February 05, 2010
What about Golden Tate? While his lack of size may keep him out of the top 15, I would be thrilled and shocked if he's there in the second. The guy can flat play. Darrell Jackson wasnt much bigger, and he was the second or third best WR is Hawk history for more than 6 years.
I still dont see Seattle taking a safety at pick 4 no matter how good, especially when there will be starter material safeties available in the second round and perhaps in the fourth.
And yeah, I think too many folks are confusing Berry with Mays. Mays is the physical freak that may be a bust, and Berry is the real deal football player. Still, at pick 4 its ridiculous in my opinion to talk S. Im not sure he goes in the top 10, as its just too much money for that position.
written by Stils72, February 05, 2010
written by myjackrebel, February 05, 2010
Also i dont see how the cowboys would spend another 1st round pick on a rb with barber/jones/choice already in the fold.
written by AB2010, February 05, 2010
Coming on here to criticize someone else's work and mock draft and try to tear it apart like you are some knowledgeable guru is hilarious.
I had a chance to glance through your mock draft and find it just as ridiculous. You come on here to say that Brandon Lafell won't be drafted in the first couple of rounds...but mock him going 26th overall.
I'm not sure if you actually watch football and formulate your own opinions, or you just read other articles and repeat what other people say. If you had a chance to watch any Bills games this year, you would've seen that Marcus Stroud is/was a non-factor all year and his play has declined considerably. He doesn't get the penetration he used to, and hasn't been able to play with as much leverage. If the Bills continue with a switch to the 3-4, he could possibly be a 3-4 end in that alignment
Also, I don't see any way that Gerald McCoy falls out of the top 10. He's too good, too versatile and fits too many schemes. He could play 3-tech, or play a 3-4 end. He's a disruptive defensive lineman, that without Suh in this draft, would be talked about in a similar manner as one of the best DT's in years.
In the future, just try and get your ducks in a row if you are going to try and show off your football knowledge.
written by cts, February 05, 2010
Not to mention that many people agree with the BPA to a certain extent. I wouldn't agree taking McClain at #6 if he is BPA because of our LB core, but taking Berry, arguably the top prospect in the draft, would be BPA at #6 and fills a need. That is smart football. And it all depends on how the FO builds their big board. They could have Campbell, Brown or Iupati as their top OL, have them ranked higher than Spiller and choose to go in that direction.
I don't think that would necessarily be the case as Spiller is on another level, fills a need and may be BPA at #14. And just because the NFL is slowly gearing towards a 2 back set doesn't mean that is the way to go. White saw few carries this year and even less in the second half of the season as Johnson carried the work load. All I'm saying is that Spiller is the same kind of back and he has heart. He played through injuries all year, took less than 10 carries in 4 different games and still put up the numbers he did. He's tough and exactly the kind of back that will make it in the NFL. They are right to compare him to Johnson.
Morgan would be a mistake. The guys folds when facing higher end talent. Bulaga made him invisible in the Orange Bowl.
written by omar little, February 05, 2010
Aaron Maybin is an undersized DE more fit to play 3-4 OLB. He will be a much better player in the Bill's new 3-4 scheme.
As for Tyson Jackson, he is indeed a DE, but a 3-4 DE. They tend to function differently than their 4-3 counter parts. They are not intended to rush the passer like a true DE does, they are intended to push the pocket back and occupy blockers. If they have a clear shot at the QB, great, but that is secondary to letting the OLBs get there by occupying the blockers. I wouldn't go calling Jackson a bust because he is a prototypical 3-4 DE. He will be a very good player in the league.
written by myjackrebel, February 05, 2010
written by omar little, February 05, 2010
Mankins seems to be the perfect fit for the ZBS; he was the player Max Unger kept getting compared to last year. THe Pats will most likely be looking to spend their $$ on defense since that unit looked very poor this year, which is not the norm for a Belichek led team.
If we were to pull even one of these FA signings off we would free up a pick in the draft to be used elsewhere. Both are young players (24 and 2
, so they will not decline like Pat Kerney, Ken Lucas and other recent FA's have in recent years.
written by T.J., February 05, 2010
written by omar little, February 05, 2010
written by myjackrebel, February 05, 2010
written by Rob Staton, February 05, 2010
written by T.J., February 05, 2010
written by JimAK, February 05, 2010
Now we're hearing the same thing: "Don't take a QB this year, next year will be better.....this year, Clausen is iffy, Bradford is hurt, McCoy can't throw the out, Tebow is a disaster, Tony Pike is awful. Wait...."
Seattle can't wait any longer. They need to identify which QB they want out of Clausen, Bradford and Zac Brown and then draft him. Then go after a bunch of O Line and D Line help.
written by Beercan, February 05, 2010
I like the idea of signing Logan Mankins. One of the most underrated things the broncos did to improve in 1995 was sign Mark Schlereth in Free agency, who solidified his position and line in general. i would be a lot more comfortable waiting until the 40th pick to draft a lineman if that were the case.
but, i would still much rather see them take a lineman with one of the 2 1st rounders. and even trading down to #9, Haden, Brown, Buluga, Lupati, Thomas, etc.... will still be there.
written by Beercan, February 05, 2010
draft Spiller at 14,
and then maybe Ghee at 40...
then add Gerhart or Scott in the 4th....
That would be a HUGE improvement!
written by Hawksfan80, February 05, 2010
written by omar little, February 05, 2010
I think our defense would be above average if we could keep them off the field, something we haven't been able to do since 07. If we add a safety like Myron Rolle in the later rounds it may be enough to aid our secondary, though the pass rush would still be a concern.
written by r2lba, February 05, 2010
As for Mankins, there is very little chance of him coming here. Unless the Pats draft a replacement (such as Iupati maybe), they pretty much will have dibs on him because the expiring CBA makes him a restricted free agent.
I like the idea of going with Bulaga at 9 and even Iupati at 14. Who cares if it is a 'high' place to pick a OG.
written by Hawksmack, February 05, 2010
written by Seahawker53, February 06, 2010
written by omar little, February 06, 2010
I don't get this, every year its the exact same thing. People say we should wait on a posistion because next year is a better year. We heard it last year with QBs, because of Bradford, and get this: Tebow and McCoy. Thats right, people actually hoping we would pass on Sanchez for Tebow or McCoy.
We have two first round picks NOW, why trade them for two first rounders NEXT year when they are of as much use to us as they are now? We have two picks in the top 15. That is a unique and envious posistion to be in. We can fix two needs with those two picks.
written by Hawksmack, February 06, 2010
written by omar little, February 06, 2010
I really don't see Locker becoming a better QB than Clausen, or Bradford if his shoulder holds up. Lets face it people only like him because he is from Washington, and people only hate Clausen because hes from Notre Dame. Switch their posistons and everyone will be loving Clausen like theres no tomorrow. Clausen is by far the better prospect.
Plus its a crap shoot, there is no way to be sure we are even going to be in a posistion to draft any of those players you mentioned. Remember how Denver's pick was supposed to be a top 5? Thanks to a complete collapse of their team we still came out miles ahead, but not as far as we all expected to be.
Here are some needs for you, we need a corner/safety and a LT (assuming both QBs are off the board). Draft Haden or Berry at 6 and Bruce Campbell or Charles Brown at 14. Thats two solutions solved NOW, not next year.
written by cts, February 06, 2010
First off what you are saying is the opposite. Clausen comes from a pro style opposite which is a big reason he's gotten the hype he has. And being from UW would only hurt Locker's stock. The "West Coast Biased" east coasters are all on the Locker band wagon. It's almost universal across the board of football critics that if Locker had entered the draft he'd be the #1 QB.
No one thought Tebow translated well to the NFL. That is something most believed and McCoy kinda had a down year in comparison. But it's guys like Locker and Mallet not entering that ruined the draft talent. Couple that with guys like Snead and Pike not living up the the potential and it makes for a weaker class.
I would be happy with your #6 and #14 selections though. They are all names that are on my acceptable list at those spots.
written by cts, February 06, 2010
written by texashawk, February 06, 2010
written by omar little, February 06, 2010
written by omar little, February 06, 2010
I don't see how its fair for people to argue against Clausen because they consider him a "one year wonder" but tout Locker as the next Steve Young, when its Locker who is the true one year wonder.
written by Hawksmack, February 06, 2010
written by cts, February 06, 2010
I will give you that Locker has had to show less in the passing game in the past because he hasn't had the talent around him and has had to use his feet WAY too much.
written by omar little, February 06, 2010
That 14 pick offers us a lot of flexiblility. We could trade back to a team trying to get Spiller or one of the tackles and come out with a later first, and either a second or a third. That would be a very favorable situation to me, especially considering those second rounders are the foundation of the teams.
written by cts, February 06, 2010
And that's not fair I guess as they have much more of a clue than I do, but I just feel both have too much risk involved to take at #6. And that's just my opinion so we don't need a rebuttle here. That's been done many times before.
written by Jay from NJ, February 06, 2010
written by gohawksgc89, February 06, 2010
written by gohawksgc89, February 06, 2010
written by omar little, February 06, 2010
Sorry, I should have clarified. I was talking about the DT McCoy, not the QB McCoy. I wouldn't take Colt McCoy with a 5th round pick, but Gerald McCoy is one of the best DTs to come along in years. If not for Suh looking to be the next Cortez Kennedy, McCoy would be one of the more hyped players in the draft.
written by Hawksmack, February 06, 2010
written by Beercan, February 07, 2010
Trade the #14 Pick for a 3rd rounder this year and a 1st rounder next year?
Locker has the skill set and tools to become a great NFL QB. What we saw last year was just the tip of the iceburg. Give Sark another year to develop him and you will see major improvement. He already has the ability to elude tackles better than Ben Roethlisberger, has arm strength to match Aaron Rodgers or Philip Rivers and has as much speed as Vick. The only thing he lacked was polish on his passing game, which he is know recieving from Sarkisian, who is still the career accuracy record holder at BYU, in spite of all the other great QBs to go through there(Steve Young, Jim McMahon, Gifford Nielson, Marc Wilson... all Hall of Fame QBs)
written by UWHawks, February 07, 2010
I like the hawks picks, we need o-line really badly, but this draft does not have an linemen worthy of a top 6 pick. Get the best player available.
written by gavinjones, February 07, 2010
written by omar little, February 07, 2010
written by Teebone, February 12, 2010
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but i'd take this draft ANY day,
anybody but me are thinkin that carrol and company will be looking at julius peppers?