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I think I've enjoyed contemplating what we're going to do this year more than any in recent years. It's nice not to see a glaring hole that needs to be filled. My previous Mocks are at the end of the post. A lot has changed since then. Some things haven't for me.
Let's kick it around.
1) #22...Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee, 6' 3", 210...I've intended to change this pick the last two mocks. I cannot bring myself to do that. The only player who would make me change my mind is Patrick Willis and I think he'll be long gone. Our top 2 WRs are on the decline and well over 30. Our #3 guy could be lost to Free Agency. I just think ignoring WR with the 1st round pick is a recipe for disaster. Meachem is big, fast, has great character and will benefit from having 2 hard workers as mentors before it's his turn. There has never been a better situation for taking a WR than now and this kid is a cowboy.
2) #53...LaMarr Woodley, DE/OLB, Michigan, 6'2", 274...Bookend him with Ware, or move him up to DE in pass situations or the Nickel. We need more pressure on the QB. Here's a guy who can apply some. I'd like a return to the early 90's where we rotated D-line guys so we were always fresh. I like the idea of Ratliff, Spears, Canty, Hatcher, and Woodley coming at the QB along with Ware, Burnett, and Carpenter. Notice I didn't even bring up Ellis. I'm talking about or the next 4 or 5 years.
3) #87...Paul Soliai, DT, Utah, 6' 4", 344...NT is a need. Here's a guy who can anchor that position and who in a Nickel alongside a Spears, Ratliff, or Canty at DT will be hard to push backwards. A perfect replacement for Ferguson when he is ready.
4) #118...Zak DeOssie, ILB, Brown, 6'5", 250...He will contribute on Special Teams coverage units (he loves them), can Long Snap, is smart, is the son of a former Cowboys player, and fills a need. As much as I like Anthony Waters and think he will be a steal, I like this kid just as much. Either option will thrill me. It completes a 7 deep LB Corp that is versatile and football oriented.
5) #149...Allen Barbre, OT, Missouri Southern State, 6'4", 300...Big, strong, mean, and smart. Can definitely be that small school steal that we have capitalized on in the past.
6) #180...Courtney Brown, CB, Cal Poly, 6'2", 200...I don't know why he slipped down some draft boards, but he did. I'd be thrilled with him in the 6th round.
6) #185...Brandon Myles, WR, West Virginia, 6'3", 190...I can't deny his value. I can't deny in 3 years he could be the #2 WR and a good bookend for Meachem. Don't look past his stats. West Virginia is a run happy offense, but when they need to throw the ball this kid goes and gets it.
7) #193...Jordan Palmer, QB, UTEP, 6'5", 235...Against my better judgment I listened to those who whined about me taking John Beck too early in every draft because we have other needs. I still believe he is the 3rd best QB in this draft, and is the smartest choice for this team. That said, Palmer fits my elitest pedigree hopes agenda. Hopefully my waiting until the 7th round will appease the gators.
7) #215...Nate Ilaoa, FB, Hawaii, 5'10", 245...He catches the ball, he knows where the endzone is, and will dare a defender to get in front of him. Can be a FB or the 3rd RB, maybe even a goal line guy if Barber becomes the primary carrier.
7) #218...Scott Stephenson, C, Iowa State, 6'3", 297...Fills a need for backup Center and can also play some Guard. Is smart and has good intangibles which mean his upside is good.
As always I invite criticism and comments. I will respond to most because this is fun. Rip it apart and tell me how crazy I am if you wish.
My previous versions.
FIRST
1) #22...Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee, 6' 3", 210
2) #53...Dan Bazuin, DE/OLB, Central Michigan, 6' 3", 266
3) #87...John Beck, QB, BYU, 6' 2", 215
4) #118...Josh Beekman, OG, Boston College, 6' 2", 313
5) #149...Chris Henry, RB, Arizona, 5' 11", 230
6) #180...Paul Soliai, DT, Utah, 6' 4", 344
6) #185...Courtney Brown, CB, Cal Poly, 6' 2" 200
7) #193...Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame, 6' 5", 215
7) #215...Nick Leeson, LS, Va Tech, 6' 2", 255
7) #218...Nick Folk, K, Arizona, 6' 2", 225
SECOND
1) #22...Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee, 6' 3", 210
2) #53...Justin Blalock, OG, Texas, 6'4", 329
3) #87...Dan Bazuin, DE/OLB, Central Michigan, 6' 3", 266
4) #118...John Beck, QB, BYU, 6' 2", 215
5) #149...Doug Datish, C, Ohio State, 6'5", 295
6) #180...Michael Bush, RB, Louisville, 6'3", 247
6) #185...Joe Newton, TE, Oregon State, 6'7", 257
7) #193...Anthony Waters, ILB, Clemson, 6'3", 245
7) #215...Bo Smith, CB, Weber State, 5'10" 193
7) #218...Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame, 6' 5", 215
THIRD
1) #22...Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee, 6' 3", 210
2) #53...DeMarcus Tyler, DT, North Carolina State, 6'2", 305
3) #87...Daymeion Hughes, CB, California, 6'2", 188
4) #118...John Beck, QB, BYU, 6' 2", 215
5) #149...Allen Barbre, OT, Missouri Southern State, 6'4", 300
6) #180...LeRoy Harris, C, North Carolina State
6) #185...Anthony Waters, ILB, Clemson, 6'3", 245
7) #193...Laurent Robinson, WR, Illinois State, 6'2", 199
7) #215...Selvin Young, RB, Texas, 5'11", 217
7) #218...Dante Rosario, TE, Oregon, 6'4", 250
Let's kick it around.
1) #22...Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee, 6' 3", 210...I've intended to change this pick the last two mocks. I cannot bring myself to do that. The only player who would make me change my mind is Patrick Willis and I think he'll be long gone. Our top 2 WRs are on the decline and well over 30. Our #3 guy could be lost to Free Agency. I just think ignoring WR with the 1st round pick is a recipe for disaster. Meachem is big, fast, has great character and will benefit from having 2 hard workers as mentors before it's his turn. There has never been a better situation for taking a WR than now and this kid is a cowboy.
2) #53...LaMarr Woodley, DE/OLB, Michigan, 6'2", 274...Bookend him with Ware, or move him up to DE in pass situations or the Nickel. We need more pressure on the QB. Here's a guy who can apply some. I'd like a return to the early 90's where we rotated D-line guys so we were always fresh. I like the idea of Ratliff, Spears, Canty, Hatcher, and Woodley coming at the QB along with Ware, Burnett, and Carpenter. Notice I didn't even bring up Ellis. I'm talking about or the next 4 or 5 years.
3) #87...Paul Soliai, DT, Utah, 6' 4", 344...NT is a need. Here's a guy who can anchor that position and who in a Nickel alongside a Spears, Ratliff, or Canty at DT will be hard to push backwards. A perfect replacement for Ferguson when he is ready.
4) #118...Zak DeOssie, ILB, Brown, 6'5", 250...He will contribute on Special Teams coverage units (he loves them), can Long Snap, is smart, is the son of a former Cowboys player, and fills a need. As much as I like Anthony Waters and think he will be a steal, I like this kid just as much. Either option will thrill me. It completes a 7 deep LB Corp that is versatile and football oriented.
5) #149...Allen Barbre, OT, Missouri Southern State, 6'4", 300...Big, strong, mean, and smart. Can definitely be that small school steal that we have capitalized on in the past.
6) #180...Courtney Brown, CB, Cal Poly, 6'2", 200...I don't know why he slipped down some draft boards, but he did. I'd be thrilled with him in the 6th round.
6) #185...Brandon Myles, WR, West Virginia, 6'3", 190...I can't deny his value. I can't deny in 3 years he could be the #2 WR and a good bookend for Meachem. Don't look past his stats. West Virginia is a run happy offense, but when they need to throw the ball this kid goes and gets it.
7) #193...Jordan Palmer, QB, UTEP, 6'5", 235...Against my better judgment I listened to those who whined about me taking John Beck too early in every draft because we have other needs. I still believe he is the 3rd best QB in this draft, and is the smartest choice for this team. That said, Palmer fits my elitest pedigree hopes agenda. Hopefully my waiting until the 7th round will appease the gators.
7) #215...Nate Ilaoa, FB, Hawaii, 5'10", 245...He catches the ball, he knows where the endzone is, and will dare a defender to get in front of him. Can be a FB or the 3rd RB, maybe even a goal line guy if Barber becomes the primary carrier.
7) #218...Scott Stephenson, C, Iowa State, 6'3", 297...Fills a need for backup Center and can also play some Guard. Is smart and has good intangibles which mean his upside is good.
As always I invite criticism and comments. I will respond to most because this is fun. Rip it apart and tell me how crazy I am if you wish.
My previous versions.
FIRST
1) #22...Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee, 6' 3", 210
2) #53...Dan Bazuin, DE/OLB, Central Michigan, 6' 3", 266
3) #87...John Beck, QB, BYU, 6' 2", 215
4) #118...Josh Beekman, OG, Boston College, 6' 2", 313
5) #149...Chris Henry, RB, Arizona, 5' 11", 230
6) #180...Paul Soliai, DT, Utah, 6' 4", 344
6) #185...Courtney Brown, CB, Cal Poly, 6' 2" 200
7) #193...Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame, 6' 5", 215
7) #215...Nick Leeson, LS, Va Tech, 6' 2", 255
7) #218...Nick Folk, K, Arizona, 6' 2", 225
SECOND
1) #22...Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee, 6' 3", 210
2) #53...Justin Blalock, OG, Texas, 6'4", 329
3) #87...Dan Bazuin, DE/OLB, Central Michigan, 6' 3", 266
4) #118...John Beck, QB, BYU, 6' 2", 215
5) #149...Doug Datish, C, Ohio State, 6'5", 295
6) #180...Michael Bush, RB, Louisville, 6'3", 247
6) #185...Joe Newton, TE, Oregon State, 6'7", 257
7) #193...Anthony Waters, ILB, Clemson, 6'3", 245
7) #215...Bo Smith, CB, Weber State, 5'10" 193
7) #218...Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame, 6' 5", 215
THIRD
1) #22...Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee, 6' 3", 210
2) #53...DeMarcus Tyler, DT, North Carolina State, 6'2", 305
3) #87...Daymeion Hughes, CB, California, 6'2", 188
4) #118...John Beck, QB, BYU, 6' 2", 215
5) #149...Allen Barbre, OT, Missouri Southern State, 6'4", 300
6) #180...LeRoy Harris, C, North Carolina State
6) #185...Anthony Waters, ILB, Clemson, 6'3", 245
7) #193...Laurent Robinson, WR, Illinois State, 6'2", 199
7) #215...Selvin Young, RB, Texas, 5'11", 217
7) #218...Dante Rosario, TE, Oregon, 6'4", 250
I was going to lie about myself and say great minds think alike.
