Mostly because I am a greedy Draft *****. I am adding a new feature called churn. It will mention who the draft pick replaces.
Let's play. The Patriots, desperately in need of a DE sign Marcus Spears and we receive their 1st round pick, #22. The Vikings, desperate for a SS make an offer for Gerald Sensabaugh and we get their 2nd round pick, #62.
1st round...#22...from Patriots...Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho, 6'5", 330. Nothing will convince me this isn't the guy Dallas wants the most. I think they would move Kosier to backup LG and start Iupati. Maybe not from game 1, but he will start in 2010. I considered being a real greedy ***** and claiming Rolando McClain drops this far, but I backed away from that and took the guy I really do believe they want. Churn...Montrae Holland.
Phone rings...It's Al Davis and he just has to have Taylor Mays or Golden Tate, you pick which one he covets most. We get the Raiders 2nd (#39) and 3rd (#69) round picks for our 1st round pick, #27.
2nd round...#39...from Raiders...Dexter McCluster, KR/PR/WR/RB, Ole Miss, 5'9", 172. Our biggest need is to give the Offense better field position. Having this kid as a dedicated Return man accomplishes that need in big ways. 4.36 speed. I'm sold. He could develop into a #3 WR some day. Could be really dangerous on screens or in the slot. Churn...Sam Hurd.
2nd round...#59...Nate Allen, FS, South Florida, 6'0", 205. We have a good pipeline to South Florida and we use it to our advantage. One of the more under rated Safeties in this Draft because there are so many recognizable names. What's in a name? Not as much as what's in a heart, and this guy loves football. Churn...Sensabaugh.
Phone rings...Cleveland wants to take a chance on Colt McCoy before the Rams grab him at the top of the 3rd. They offer their 3rd round pick, #71 and their 5th round pick, #131, for the #62 pick we've acquired from the Vikings.
3rd round...#69...from Raiders...Dorin Dickerson, FB/H-Back/TE, Pittsburgh, 6'2", 225. Once again, this will be the most hated pick I make. Out of the backfield, this guy is the most dangerous pass catcher projected to FB in years. He has unreal speed. He has experience at WR as well and is a true matchup issue in the slot. Big time plus, he recognizes and picks up blitzes. Dallas loves the guy. If he is there, they are going to try and grab him. Churn...Deon Anderson.
3rd round...#71...from Browns...Jason Fox, OT, Miami, 6'6", 305. This move will allow Free to be the RT in the future when Fox is ready. This guy has a great motor and real football smarts. He is a 3rd round steal. Churn...Pat McQuistan.
3rd round...#91...Sean Lee, ILB, Penn State, 6'2", 235. If not for an ACL injury he might have been a 1st round choice. Remember the name because the interest is there. Churn...Steve Octavien.
4th round...#123...Eric Olsen, C, Notre Dame, 6'4", 305. Quite simply one of the players I hope we get. I think he is perfect for the job once Gurode is ready to find the rocking chair. There is time to groom him as well. Churn...Duke Preston.
5th round...#131...from Browns...Rafael Priest, CB, TCU, 5'10", 185. One of the better CBs most have never heard of. No one throws at the guy. In 11 games he had only 18 tackles, but 6 pass deflections. A true nose for the football kind of kid. Provides instant depth. Churn...Cletis Gordon.
6th round...#187...Trindon Holiday, KR/PR/WR, LSU, 5'5", 170. I am willing to take a flier on a kid this fast when I have a team this close and this many draft picks. He is insurance. Churn...Shaun Suisham.
7th round...#219...Clifton Geathers, DE, South Carolina, 6'7", 300. Bowen will start, Dixon might make the team. Geathers will be groomed and could contribute. May go to the Practice Squad first. Churn...Spears.
I know, I know. But tell me what you think of it anyway.