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1. Oakland: JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU -- The Raiders have lots of needs, but as long as quarterback is one of them, they have to respond by selecting the guy with the great deep ball, JaMarcus Russell. As I said previously, the Raiders are pushing forward to trade for Josh McCown. The compensation the Lions rejected was a fifth-round pick, but it appears they could move up a pick in the first round to close the deal. The Lions aren't going to give McCown away, but a quarterback that has one year left on his deal and didn't play a down last year can't be worth more than a fourth-round pick. I'm sure the Raiders would love to have McCown in a Raiders uniform to start the season until Russell is ready. The biggest point about the Raiders' intentions to use the mobile McCown until Russell is ready and then make the switch is that Oakland is not looking to renegotiate McCown's $2 million salary to make the trade happen.
2. **Detroit: Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson -- The Raiders will leave Detroit in the second spot and that will have great value with Calvin Johnson still on the board. I wouldn't be surprised if the Lions and Bucs have already considered compensation to switch spots or have Detroit select Johnson and then trade him to Tampa much like the Chargers and Giants did with Eli Manning. The Bucs probably have to give up a second-round pick and maybe even a third to move up, but Johnson is worth it. For now, Detroit winds up with Adams, although Brady Quinn would be my pick. The Lions can get a quarterback like Trent Edwards in the next round.
3. Cleveland: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame -- With JaMarcus Russell, gone the Browns would be wise to just take Quinn. Cleveland passed on Ben Roethlisberger a few years ago and didn’t trade up for Matt Leinart or Jay Cutler last year. Arizona at No. 5 could call the Browns in an attempt to get Joe Thomas but Tampa has threatened to take Quinn if he drops. That may just be a smoke screen, but if it’s a legitimate threat, the Browns could lose out on Quinn if they trade with the Cardinals and go a spot below the Bucs. If the Browns ignore the Quinn idea and take Joe Thomas or Adrian Peterson, they have to make great picks at No. 36 and No. 67.
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4. Tampa Bay: Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech -- There would be no reason for the Bucs to move up if Calvin Johnson goes at the top spot, but this week it looks like Johnson will be there. Some how, some way Tampa Bay announces Calvin Johnson as its first-round selection. One NFC head coach said, "Calvin will play in 10 Pro Bowls." Do whatever it takes to get him.
5. **Arizona: Joe Thomas, T, Wisconsin -- The Cardinals really want Joe Thomas and stay put and select him at the No. 5 spot. They could risk moving down to save money like they like to do and take Penn State tackle Levi Brown.
6. Washington: Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville -- There are a lot of rumors that the Commanders will trade out of this spot if they can get their hands on Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs. The Briggs trade appears dead for the time being, but agent Drew Rosenhaus will get it moving again in a week or two. If they stay in the No. 6 spot, the Commanders could take Alan Branch, but his stock has dropped slightly. For now, Washington stays put and takes Okoye. Washington may try to move down a few spots but Okoye will not disappoint.
7. Minnesota: LaRon Landry, S, LSU -- It appears the Vikings would have to move up for Quinn or Adams, but if they stay put then Landry is a solid pick. He's a 'matchup' player who can help in many ways. It's too early to take a wide receiver or one of the other defensive ends, so moving down at this point is an option. Miami could call looking to get ahead of Atlanta for Landry or Levi Brown.
8. **Atlanta: Alan Branch, DT, Michigan -- The Falcons sit in the No. 8 spot instead of the No. 10 spot after trading Matt Schaub to Houston. LaRon Landry should be gone, so the discussion will be about Levi Brown and Branch. The Falcons need help on the defensive line with Patrick Kearney gone and Grady Jackson just about done. Michael Vick is left handed, so the Falcons' needs are more for a pass-blocking right tackle, so they opt for Branch.
9. **Miami: Levi Brown, OT, Penn State -- The Dolphins held their breath, didn’t move up and still got the big left tackle they need. Brown is the perfect player to fill the shoes no one has for Richmond Webb in years.
10. Houston: Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma -- Houston moved down two spots in the Schaub trade and probably lost the chance to take Levi Brown, so the Texans call Peterson's name. Even though they signed Ahman Green, Peterson is the highest-rated player on their board at this point. Tampa Bay would sure like a call from Houston to move up. Michael Turner, the Chargers running back who is a restricted free agent, could affect this pick. If Turner ever became a Texan, then Houston could take a corner. A solid wide receiver to complement Andre Johnson could be available at the No. 73 spot.
11. San Francisco: Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska -- Carriker is a great fit for coach Mike Nolan and his desire to build a solid 3-4 defense with high-character players. He plugs in as a rookie and holds his spot for eight to 10 years. Some talk about the top wide receivers left on the board will be very tempting, but good receivers will still be on the board when the Niners pick at No. 42 -- defensive ends won't be.
12. Buffalo: Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi -- Willis is the best middle linebacker in the draft, and the Bills lost London Fletcher in free agency and traded Takeo Spikes to the Eagles. Willis ran under 4.4 in the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day and is a tackling machine. Willis can play the Will position and Angelo Crowell can play the Mike. Don't be surprised if Buffalo tries to move down a few spots and save some money with its pick.
13. **St. Louis: Leon Hall, CB, Michigan -- Signing Lenny Walls and Mike Rumph has not solved the Rams' secondary issues. They probably regret letting defensive tackle Ryan Pickett go and this pick offers a chance to recover, but unless the Rams get ahead of the 49ers to get Adam Carriker, they select Hall. There might be some discussion about fast-rising defensive tackle Justin Harrell from Tennessee, who demonstrated he's healthy from his bicep injury with 31 reps on the bench-press test.
14. Carolina: Greg Olsen, TE, Miami (Fla.) -- If the Panthers wanted Willis, they would have moved up, but the Carolina decision-makers seem very impressed with Olsen. The Panthers need a linebacker but this crop does not impress them enough. Olsen would help solve Carolina's third-down problems and also help Steve Smith and Keyshawn Johnson. If Carolina trades underachieving defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, then taking Justin Harrell here and a tight end at No. 45 could work.
15. Pittsburgh: Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee -- Harrell is now weighing in at 314 pounds and his workout has NFL people talking first round. He can play defensive end in the 3-4 scheme and can always move to tackle in the 4-3 if the Steelers ever go in that direction down the road.
16. Green Bay: Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas -- There is downward pressure on the running backs in this draft and running back Marshawn Lynch suffers because of things out of his control. A receiver like Dwayne Bowe would give Brett Favre another big target, but both the running back and receiver positions have talent in the second round. A safety like Reggie Nelson is intriguing, but Anderson's got a better grade than any of the players mentioned and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila is no longer in the plans. When the Packers draft at No. 47, they will still have a few running backs available from the group that includes Kenny Irons, Tony Hunt, Brandon Jackson and Antonio Pittman.
17. Jacksonville: Reggie Nelson, S, Florida -- Deon Grant is gone, so a starting safety is needed. There will be discussions about other safeties like Michael Griffin, but Nelson's personal workout should make him the choice. The Jaguars could embrace the idea of taking Lawrence Timmons at this spot. If Jamaal Anderson fell to this spot, the Jags probably would take him and grab a safety at the No. 48 spot.
18. **Cincinnati: Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh -- The Bengals want a corner or a safety. Revis is a solid pick and the Bengals will love the 'solid citizen' as much as the player. There will be some discussion about the linebackers left on the board and there is also some disappointment the Steelers took Harrell.
19. **Tennessee: Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee -- Drew Bennett is gone and offensive coordinator Norm Chow needs a top-flight target for Vince Young. Meachem had 34 receptions over 20 yards and has risen up draft boards in recent weeks. Marshawn Lynch looks real tempting at this spot but the Titans are pushing hard for Michael Turner from the Chargers.
20. N.Y. Giants: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU -- Everyone is talking linebacker to the Giants, especially with Paul Posluszny and Lawrence Timmons still on the board. The Giants need one, but they completed a transaction to acquire Kavika Mitchell, the Kansas City free-agent linebacker, so they can pick a receiver. Plaxico Burress can't be a long term answer when he rarely shows up in the offseason and Amani Toomer is coming off an injury. Bowe gives Eli Manning a target for the next eight years.
21. **Denver: Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida State -- The Broncos lost out in their pursuit of defensive end Patrick Kerney, and middle linebacker Al Wilson was just released. Defensive end Jarvis Moss makes some sense at this spot but concerns about his strength will change their thinking. D.J. Williams can slide into the middle linebacker spot and Timmons takes his spot.
22. **Dallas: Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC -- The signing of veteran safety Ken Hamlin changes the thinking in Dallas. Terrell Owens has a big roster bonus due after the draft, and whether they pay it or release him, he is not a long-term answer for QB Tony Romo. Jarrett scored a touchdown every five receptions while at USC and may remind Jerry Jones of a young Michael Irvin.
23. Kansas City: Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State -- The Chiefs really want a great defensive tackle at this spot but the draft board says wait because the best are gone. A move up for Okoye is too difficult to get done and the late rise of Harrell hurt their ace in the hole, so the pick here is Ginn. If Ginn does fall to the Chiefs, it will be a big day for the Chiefs offense. He will push the field and create underneath lanes for tight end Tony Gonzalez. He also has eight touchdowns on kick returns, and Dante Hall isn't the player he once was, which is why trade rumors surround him. Guard Ben Grubbs sure would look good here now that Will Shields announced his retirement.
24. New England: Aaron Ross, CB, Texas -- The Pats are working out all the top corners and Asante Samuels is starting to talk about a trade. Ross is too hard to pass up at this point.
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25. N.Y. Jets: Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas -- The Jets need help in the secondary, the defensive line and tight end. With Olsen gone, the Jets discuss the remaining corners and take Houston, who has match-man skills. I like Houston, but here’s a guy with no college interceptions, forced fumbles or fumble recoveries.
26. **Philadelphia: Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami -- Lawrence Timmons is gone, but the Eagles acquired Takeo Spikes in free agency anyway. A solid corner like Marcus McCauley will be discussed here like but Merriweather is a plug-in player.
27. New Orleans: Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn State -- The Saints would love a tight end like Greg Olsen, a corner like Chris Houston or a defensive tackle, but picking down at No. 27 is a new experience for the Saints franchise. They will have to move up to get those players, so they could make a call to Dallas because Jerry Jones loves to make trades on draft day and the No. 22 spot ensures a corner could be had. If they stay put, then it could be Posluszny.
28. New England: Ryan Kalil, C, USC -- With two first-round picks and a very aggressive offseason in the free-agency market, the Patriots can afford to take the highest-rated center and not worry about the position for a very long time.
29. Baltimore: Anthony Spencer, LB/DE, Purdue -- The Ravens lost Adalius Thomas and are prepared to play with the guys they have on the roster, but Spencer might fall to them and he is a perfect fit as a pressure player. Joe Staley could fit at guard right now and be the replacement for Jonathan Ogden when he finally retires.
30. San Diego: Michael Griffin, S, Texas -- The wide receivers were hit pretty hard with five selected in the first round already. Griffin is a solid player and there's a better chance of finding a quality receiver at the No. 62 spot than a safety like Griffin. Of course, trading Michael Turner would put San Diego in a position to get both things done. I think they like USC receiver Steve Smith.
31. Chicago: Jon Beason, OLB, Miami (Fla.) -- Lance Briggs could be traded to Washington, but even if he's not, it doesn't look like Chicago ever intends to do a long-term deal with him. A wide receiver is a possibility, but Beason would solve a more immediate problem. Left tackle Joe Staley is also still on the board and he will be hard to resist.
32. **Indianapolis: Joe Staley, T, Central Michigan -- The Colts could have excellent players to look at down at the bottom of the round. There's no doubt they could use a safety with Mike Doss gone. They might also consider Marshawn Lynch to replace the role Dominic Rhodes played, reach for a defensive tackle like Tank Tyler, or they could replace linebacker Cato June. With no second-round pick, they might want to move down but not too many teams want to move into the last pick in the first round when they can get the same player in the second round. The choice is Staley.
Players who could easily hear their names called in the first round but were not part of this mock draft include RB Marshawn Lynch, OG Ben Grubbs, DE Charles Johnson and CB Marcus McCauley.
1. Oakland: JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU -- The Raiders have lots of needs, but as long as quarterback is one of them, they have to respond by selecting the guy with the great deep ball, JaMarcus Russell. As I said previously, the Raiders are pushing forward to trade for Josh McCown. The compensation the Lions rejected was a fifth-round pick, but it appears they could move up a pick in the first round to close the deal. The Lions aren't going to give McCown away, but a quarterback that has one year left on his deal and didn't play a down last year can't be worth more than a fourth-round pick. I'm sure the Raiders would love to have McCown in a Raiders uniform to start the season until Russell is ready. The biggest point about the Raiders' intentions to use the mobile McCown until Russell is ready and then make the switch is that Oakland is not looking to renegotiate McCown's $2 million salary to make the trade happen.
2. **Detroit: Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson -- The Raiders will leave Detroit in the second spot and that will have great value with Calvin Johnson still on the board. I wouldn't be surprised if the Lions and Bucs have already considered compensation to switch spots or have Detroit select Johnson and then trade him to Tampa much like the Chargers and Giants did with Eli Manning. The Bucs probably have to give up a second-round pick and maybe even a third to move up, but Johnson is worth it. For now, Detroit winds up with Adams, although Brady Quinn would be my pick. The Lions can get a quarterback like Trent Edwards in the next round.
3. Cleveland: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame -- With JaMarcus Russell, gone the Browns would be wise to just take Quinn. Cleveland passed on Ben Roethlisberger a few years ago and didn’t trade up for Matt Leinart or Jay Cutler last year. Arizona at No. 5 could call the Browns in an attempt to get Joe Thomas but Tampa has threatened to take Quinn if he drops. That may just be a smoke screen, but if it’s a legitimate threat, the Browns could lose out on Quinn if they trade with the Cardinals and go a spot below the Bucs. If the Browns ignore the Quinn idea and take Joe Thomas or Adrian Peterson, they have to make great picks at No. 36 and No. 67.
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[/FONT]4. Tampa Bay: Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech -- There would be no reason for the Bucs to move up if Calvin Johnson goes at the top spot, but this week it looks like Johnson will be there. Some how, some way Tampa Bay announces Calvin Johnson as its first-round selection. One NFC head coach said, "Calvin will play in 10 Pro Bowls." Do whatever it takes to get him.
5. **Arizona: Joe Thomas, T, Wisconsin -- The Cardinals really want Joe Thomas and stay put and select him at the No. 5 spot. They could risk moving down to save money like they like to do and take Penn State tackle Levi Brown.
6. Washington: Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville -- There are a lot of rumors that the Commanders will trade out of this spot if they can get their hands on Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs. The Briggs trade appears dead for the time being, but agent Drew Rosenhaus will get it moving again in a week or two. If they stay in the No. 6 spot, the Commanders could take Alan Branch, but his stock has dropped slightly. For now, Washington stays put and takes Okoye. Washington may try to move down a few spots but Okoye will not disappoint.
7. Minnesota: LaRon Landry, S, LSU -- It appears the Vikings would have to move up for Quinn or Adams, but if they stay put then Landry is a solid pick. He's a 'matchup' player who can help in many ways. It's too early to take a wide receiver or one of the other defensive ends, so moving down at this point is an option. Miami could call looking to get ahead of Atlanta for Landry or Levi Brown.
8. **Atlanta: Alan Branch, DT, Michigan -- The Falcons sit in the No. 8 spot instead of the No. 10 spot after trading Matt Schaub to Houston. LaRon Landry should be gone, so the discussion will be about Levi Brown and Branch. The Falcons need help on the defensive line with Patrick Kearney gone and Grady Jackson just about done. Michael Vick is left handed, so the Falcons' needs are more for a pass-blocking right tackle, so they opt for Branch.
9. **Miami: Levi Brown, OT, Penn State -- The Dolphins held their breath, didn’t move up and still got the big left tackle they need. Brown is the perfect player to fill the shoes no one has for Richmond Webb in years.
10. Houston: Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma -- Houston moved down two spots in the Schaub trade and probably lost the chance to take Levi Brown, so the Texans call Peterson's name. Even though they signed Ahman Green, Peterson is the highest-rated player on their board at this point. Tampa Bay would sure like a call from Houston to move up. Michael Turner, the Chargers running back who is a restricted free agent, could affect this pick. If Turner ever became a Texan, then Houston could take a corner. A solid wide receiver to complement Andre Johnson could be available at the No. 73 spot.
11. San Francisco: Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska -- Carriker is a great fit for coach Mike Nolan and his desire to build a solid 3-4 defense with high-character players. He plugs in as a rookie and holds his spot for eight to 10 years. Some talk about the top wide receivers left on the board will be very tempting, but good receivers will still be on the board when the Niners pick at No. 42 -- defensive ends won't be.
12. Buffalo: Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi -- Willis is the best middle linebacker in the draft, and the Bills lost London Fletcher in free agency and traded Takeo Spikes to the Eagles. Willis ran under 4.4 in the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day and is a tackling machine. Willis can play the Will position and Angelo Crowell can play the Mike. Don't be surprised if Buffalo tries to move down a few spots and save some money with its pick.
13. **St. Louis: Leon Hall, CB, Michigan -- Signing Lenny Walls and Mike Rumph has not solved the Rams' secondary issues. They probably regret letting defensive tackle Ryan Pickett go and this pick offers a chance to recover, but unless the Rams get ahead of the 49ers to get Adam Carriker, they select Hall. There might be some discussion about fast-rising defensive tackle Justin Harrell from Tennessee, who demonstrated he's healthy from his bicep injury with 31 reps on the bench-press test.
14. Carolina: Greg Olsen, TE, Miami (Fla.) -- If the Panthers wanted Willis, they would have moved up, but the Carolina decision-makers seem very impressed with Olsen. The Panthers need a linebacker but this crop does not impress them enough. Olsen would help solve Carolina's third-down problems and also help Steve Smith and Keyshawn Johnson. If Carolina trades underachieving defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, then taking Justin Harrell here and a tight end at No. 45 could work.
15. Pittsburgh: Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee -- Harrell is now weighing in at 314 pounds and his workout has NFL people talking first round. He can play defensive end in the 3-4 scheme and can always move to tackle in the 4-3 if the Steelers ever go in that direction down the road.
16. Green Bay: Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas -- There is downward pressure on the running backs in this draft and running back Marshawn Lynch suffers because of things out of his control. A receiver like Dwayne Bowe would give Brett Favre another big target, but both the running back and receiver positions have talent in the second round. A safety like Reggie Nelson is intriguing, but Anderson's got a better grade than any of the players mentioned and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila is no longer in the plans. When the Packers draft at No. 47, they will still have a few running backs available from the group that includes Kenny Irons, Tony Hunt, Brandon Jackson and Antonio Pittman.
17. Jacksonville: Reggie Nelson, S, Florida -- Deon Grant is gone, so a starting safety is needed. There will be discussions about other safeties like Michael Griffin, but Nelson's personal workout should make him the choice. The Jaguars could embrace the idea of taking Lawrence Timmons at this spot. If Jamaal Anderson fell to this spot, the Jags probably would take him and grab a safety at the No. 48 spot.
18. **Cincinnati: Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh -- The Bengals want a corner or a safety. Revis is a solid pick and the Bengals will love the 'solid citizen' as much as the player. There will be some discussion about the linebackers left on the board and there is also some disappointment the Steelers took Harrell.
19. **Tennessee: Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee -- Drew Bennett is gone and offensive coordinator Norm Chow needs a top-flight target for Vince Young. Meachem had 34 receptions over 20 yards and has risen up draft boards in recent weeks. Marshawn Lynch looks real tempting at this spot but the Titans are pushing hard for Michael Turner from the Chargers.
20. N.Y. Giants: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU -- Everyone is talking linebacker to the Giants, especially with Paul Posluszny and Lawrence Timmons still on the board. The Giants need one, but they completed a transaction to acquire Kavika Mitchell, the Kansas City free-agent linebacker, so they can pick a receiver. Plaxico Burress can't be a long term answer when he rarely shows up in the offseason and Amani Toomer is coming off an injury. Bowe gives Eli Manning a target for the next eight years.
21. **Denver: Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida State -- The Broncos lost out in their pursuit of defensive end Patrick Kerney, and middle linebacker Al Wilson was just released. Defensive end Jarvis Moss makes some sense at this spot but concerns about his strength will change their thinking. D.J. Williams can slide into the middle linebacker spot and Timmons takes his spot.
22. **Dallas: Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC -- The signing of veteran safety Ken Hamlin changes the thinking in Dallas. Terrell Owens has a big roster bonus due after the draft, and whether they pay it or release him, he is not a long-term answer for QB Tony Romo. Jarrett scored a touchdown every five receptions while at USC and may remind Jerry Jones of a young Michael Irvin.
23. Kansas City: Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State -- The Chiefs really want a great defensive tackle at this spot but the draft board says wait because the best are gone. A move up for Okoye is too difficult to get done and the late rise of Harrell hurt their ace in the hole, so the pick here is Ginn. If Ginn does fall to the Chiefs, it will be a big day for the Chiefs offense. He will push the field and create underneath lanes for tight end Tony Gonzalez. He also has eight touchdowns on kick returns, and Dante Hall isn't the player he once was, which is why trade rumors surround him. Guard Ben Grubbs sure would look good here now that Will Shields announced his retirement.
24. New England: Aaron Ross, CB, Texas -- The Pats are working out all the top corners and Asante Samuels is starting to talk about a trade. Ross is too hard to pass up at this point.
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25. N.Y. Jets: Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas -- The Jets need help in the secondary, the defensive line and tight end. With Olsen gone, the Jets discuss the remaining corners and take Houston, who has match-man skills. I like Houston, but here’s a guy with no college interceptions, forced fumbles or fumble recoveries.
26. **Philadelphia: Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami -- Lawrence Timmons is gone, but the Eagles acquired Takeo Spikes in free agency anyway. A solid corner like Marcus McCauley will be discussed here like but Merriweather is a plug-in player.
27. New Orleans: Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn State -- The Saints would love a tight end like Greg Olsen, a corner like Chris Houston or a defensive tackle, but picking down at No. 27 is a new experience for the Saints franchise. They will have to move up to get those players, so they could make a call to Dallas because Jerry Jones loves to make trades on draft day and the No. 22 spot ensures a corner could be had. If they stay put, then it could be Posluszny.
28. New England: Ryan Kalil, C, USC -- With two first-round picks and a very aggressive offseason in the free-agency market, the Patriots can afford to take the highest-rated center and not worry about the position for a very long time.
29. Baltimore: Anthony Spencer, LB/DE, Purdue -- The Ravens lost Adalius Thomas and are prepared to play with the guys they have on the roster, but Spencer might fall to them and he is a perfect fit as a pressure player. Joe Staley could fit at guard right now and be the replacement for Jonathan Ogden when he finally retires.
30. San Diego: Michael Griffin, S, Texas -- The wide receivers were hit pretty hard with five selected in the first round already. Griffin is a solid player and there's a better chance of finding a quality receiver at the No. 62 spot than a safety like Griffin. Of course, trading Michael Turner would put San Diego in a position to get both things done. I think they like USC receiver Steve Smith.
31. Chicago: Jon Beason, OLB, Miami (Fla.) -- Lance Briggs could be traded to Washington, but even if he's not, it doesn't look like Chicago ever intends to do a long-term deal with him. A wide receiver is a possibility, but Beason would solve a more immediate problem. Left tackle Joe Staley is also still on the board and he will be hard to resist.
32. **Indianapolis: Joe Staley, T, Central Michigan -- The Colts could have excellent players to look at down at the bottom of the round. There's no doubt they could use a safety with Mike Doss gone. They might also consider Marshawn Lynch to replace the role Dominic Rhodes played, reach for a defensive tackle like Tank Tyler, or they could replace linebacker Cato June. With no second-round pick, they might want to move down but not too many teams want to move into the last pick in the first round when they can get the same player in the second round. The choice is Staley.
Players who could easily hear their names called in the first round but were not part of this mock draft include RB Marshawn Lynch, OG Ben Grubbs, DE Charles Johnson and CB Marcus McCauley.
uke: rather take Joe Staley, even if it's 'reaching', the Pats haven't had much problems doing that every year it seems
