Draft Insiders mock 2/23

[Dayton Cowboy]

The courtesy of GBN..

Personally I would not like this one at all

http://www.gbnreport.com/coyle.htm

by Frank Coyle, editor of the Draft Insider's Digest.

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February 23, 2005

FIRST ROUND MOCK DRAFT FOR THE NFL DRAFT 2005

1. San Francisco - *Aaron Rodgers - QB - California
49ers need a new direction on offense and should start with the key position.
2. Miami - Cedric Benson - RB - Texas
Dolphins never recovered from losing Ricky Williams.

3. Cleveland - *Alex Smith - QB - Utah
Browns are again looking like an expansion franchise.

4. Chicago - *Mike Williams - WR - Southern California
Bears looking for big time playmaker after struggling again on offense.

5. Tampa Bay - Carnell Williams - RB - Auburn
Bucs’ Jon Gruden loves this running back for his diversified offense.

6. Tennessee - Braylon Edwards - WR - Michigan
Titans would love to add a big time playmaker with possible major overhaul expected on their roster.

7. Oakland - Antrel Rolle - CB - Miami
Raiders looking for big time cover man with possible trade of Charles Woodson.

8. Arizona - Ronnie Brown - RB - Auburn
Cards want a young power tailback after seeing Emmitt retire this offseason.

9. Washington - Erasmus James - DE - Wisconsin
Redskins need to address their front four early this spring with pass rushers the key spot.

10. Detroit - David Pollack - DE - Georgia
Lions front four needs a big time edge pass rusher.

11. Dallas - Travis Johnson - DT - Florida State
Cowboys defense is looking for an inside force.

12. San Diego (from N.Y. Giants) - Alex Barron - OT - Florida State
Chargers offensive line looking for help on the outside.

13. Houston - *Heath Miller - TE - Virginia
Texans looking for a playmaker to stretch the field in the middle.

14. Carolina - *Adam Jones - CB - West Virginia
Panthers secondary got toasted often last season.

15. Kansas City - Marlin Jackson - CB - Michigan
Chiefs defense needs shutdown corner on the outside.

16. New Orleans - *Thomas Davis - S - Georgia
Saint defense needs tough playmaker and run support defender.

17. Cincinnati - Marcus Spears - DE - LSU
Bengals will look to address their front four early in this draft class.

18. Minnesota - *Justin Miller - CB - Clemson
Vikings secondary gets toasted weekly every week on schedule.

19. St. Louis - Carlos Rogers - CB - Auburn
Rams would love to land this tough cornerback.

20. Dallas (from Buffalo) - *Channing Crowder - LB - Florida
Parcells loves those big, physical linebackers.

21. Jacksonville - Dan Cody - DE - Oklahoma
Jaguars are looking for a young playmaker on the outside.

22. Baltimore - Mark Clayton - WR - Oklahoma
Ravens need a playmaker at receiver for their young offense.

23. Seattle - Derrick Johnson - LB - Texas
Seahawks must improve on defense to rank among the top clubs.

24. Green Bay - Kevin Burnett - LB - Tennessee
Packers are looking for more speed on defense.

25. Denver - Matt Roth - DE - Iowa
Rugged defender gives Broncos much needed upfront pass pressure.

26. New York Jets - Jammal Brown - OT - Oklahoma
Jets offensive line is an area looking to add a young tackle if FA losses occur.

27. Atlanta - Corey Webster - CB - LSU
Falcons defense may address the secondary again this spring.

28. San Diego - *Troy Williamson - WR - South Carolina
Chargers are looking for a fast playmaker at wide receiver.

29. Indianapolis - Eric Green - CB - Virginia Tech
Quick cover man would be fine compliment in Colts secondary.

30. Pittsburgh - Shaun Cody - DT - Southern California
Steelers defense must get more pass pressure from their front three.

31. Philadelphia - *Darryl Blackstock - LB - Virginia
Eagles defense is building a young dominant group.

32. New England - Demarcus Ware - LB - Troy State.
Patriots have 7 veteran linebackers over 30 by next season.


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[trickblue]

Let's hope that draft doesn't pan out... and there is NO WAY Derrick Johnson lasts that long!

[joseephuss]

Originally Posted by trickblue

Let's hope that draft doesn't pan out... and there is NO WAY Derrick Johnson lasts that long!

And there is no reason to pass him up if he does last that long.

[Avery]

Crowder at #20 I could probably live with, but Johnson at #11? I don't think I'd pass on Pac Man.

DJ dropping down to the 20's is amusing as well.

[Overalls]

I can't see the Texans wasting a first round pick on a TE.

[ghst187]

Shawne Merriman....HELLO?

[Roughneck]

Originally Posted by Dayton_Cowboy

23. Seattle - Derrick Johnson - LB - Texas

Riiiiiiiiight

[jamez25]

there is no way DJ falls that far.if we pass him at #11 I will kill someone.

[TLW47]

Originally Posted by Overalls

I can't see the Texans wasting a first round pick on a TE.

Why not? They wasted a 2nd on Joppru or whatever his name is and he hasn't played a down.

[Overalls]

And Y'all gave us a 3rd for a baseball player.

[TLW47]

We're not talking about Henson. His career or lack of will play out in future years.

The fact is the Texans screwed up big time on a guy who gets hurt getting out of bed and hasn't played a down. And I guess since he's not a Cowboy you think it's fine. My guess is if he were a Cowboy you'd be all over it. But he's a Texan and we all know they never make bad decisions. :whatever:

[Overalls]

TLW47 the vastness of your ignorance must make you one of the greatest Cowboy fans of all times. I simply stated that I did not think that the Texans would pick a TE in the first round and you jumped all over the team. I agree that using a 2nd roung pick on Benny, now seems like a waste, but don't expect for me to sit idle by while you blast me, for no reason. I am sorry that spending a 3rd round pick on a baseball player that could not beat out Vinny T and was thought of as such a great prospect that your team picked up another has been is such a sore subject to you.

[TLW47]

Overalls...

1) How you deduced that I was bashing you from a post about the Texans wasting a draft choice is over my head.
However you see fit to call me ignorant and that's fine. Go figure.

2) Henson's career will play out in the next few years to come. I think he signed a really long contract so he'll be a Cowboy for awhile. If he comes in and becomes the guy in 2 years it would have hardly been a waste to spend a 3rd on him. If he doesn't it was a blown pick. That will play out. The Joppru situation is different. They picked him high expecting him to play right away. He hasn't and it's been a few years. That SO FAR is a wasted pick. That's the difference. But I'm ignorant so what do I know?

3) I've been a Cowboys fan for many years and been real proud to be one. I don't know by what criteria you judge somebody to be the "greatest" fan but yea I'm a pretty damn good one.

And I'm hoping Bledsoe has a hell of a year. With a few good selections in the upcoming draft and some injured players coming back we'll do fine.

[Hiero]

really crappy draft.. id be pretty upset with that.