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- 1. Panthers: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia (Previous pick: Andrew Luck)
So Andrew Luck won't be the QB in Carolina next season. It's a bad development for the Panthers, obviously, but what can you do? In this case, Carolina will either ride Jimmy Clausen or add a veteran QB (Vince Young? Donovan McNabb?) -- either way, the Panthers need to give that quarterback some weapons. Green is an absolute stud.
-- Chris Burke
- 2. Broncos: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
Champ Bailey's future in Denver is up in the air -- and even with Bailey, the Broncos are still about 10 men short of being a quality unit. Amukamara, who could also be a shutdown cornerback from Day 1, would step in and, if Bailey returns to Denver, immediately give the Broncos the best corner tandem in the league.
-- R.J. White - 3. Bills: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
Ryan Fitzpatrick was better than expected in 2010, throwing for 3,000 yards and 23 TDs after coming on as the Bills starter in Week 3. But the QB position has long been a thorn in the Bills' offense, and the team needs a franchise guy. Mallett could be the next Ben Roethlisberger, which should be enough to pique Buffalo's interest.
-- White - 4. Bengals: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson (Previous pick: A.J. Green)
Cincinnati gladly would have taken Green at No. 4, given that T.O. and Chad Ochocinco likely won't be back in 2011. But instead of finding another option for Carson Palmer, the Bengals jump on arguably the best defensive player available.
-- Burke - 5. Cardinals: Nick Fairley, DE/DT, Auburn
Fairley's got a bit of a mean streak on the field, but you can't debate his ability. The bonus with Fairley is that he can play inside or outside, so no matter where Arizona winds up with its game plan in the future, the Auburn product should fit right in.
-- Burke - 6. Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
Blackmon, a redshirt sophomore, led the country in receiving in 2010. If he declares for the 2011 draft, his mixture of his great hands, great route-running, and great production should cause him to jump off the board quickly. Cleveland needs a playmaker to add to the offensive core of the rough-and-tumble Peyton Hillis and the quickly-developing Colt McCoy.
-- White - 7. 49ers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn Alex Smith isn't coming back, Troy Smith isn't good enough and the next coach of the Niners can't build anything without a quarterback. Newton isn't a sure thing, but he's too tempting to pass up at this point. -- Josh Alper
- 8. Titans: Marcel Dareus, DT, Alabama
Tennessee could be another in the long line of teams that consider taking a first-round QB, depending on the future status of Vince Young. But Dareus is a nice value at the No. 8 spot and fits in well with the 4-3 defense.
-- Burke - 9. Cowboys: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
Not sure how this happened, but arguably the best player in the draft is still on the board at No. 9. And for a team like Dallas that was one of the worst in the league against the pass, Peterson would be a godsend.
-- Burke - 10. Commanders: Jake Locker, QB, Washington
Is he a better prospect than Blaine Gabbert? Maybe not, but there's something about his mix of big arm and big speed that will appeal to Mike Shanahan.
-- Alper
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