<![CDATA[I love it]]>The first 2010 mock.

1. St. Louis Rams (trade with Lions on draft day)

*Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

Lions will have the worst record, but can't afford another No. 1 overall. Teams will want to trade up for this QB, unlike the lack of interest in Matt Stafford. The only danger is critics will have a year to pick apart Bradford, who could have been No. 1 this year.

2. Oakland Raiders

*Eric Berry, SS, Tennessee

Will the new Raiders coach be able to talk Al Davis out of workout wonder Taylor Mays? This is very high for a safety, but Berry is special.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

*Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

Tampa Bay's defense will really need help after its first full Monte Kiffin-less season.

4. Detroit Lions (trade with Rams on draft day)

Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

They'll do anything to protect their investment in Matthew Stafford.

5. San Francisco 49ers

Taylor Mays, S, USC

Might as well cement all the comparisons to Ronnie Lott.

6. Jacksonville Jaguars

Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

The disruptive Suh will help bring some bite back to this defense.

7. Cleveland Browns

Mark Herzlich, LB, Boston College

Or perhaps Sergio Kindle, who is slotted at No. 14.

8. New York Jets (via draft day trade with Chiefs)

*Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

Assuming the Jets don't sign Plaxico Burress, new quarterback Mark Sanchez will need more help.

9. Cincinnati Bengals

*Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois

How much longer can an unhappy Chad Johnson work in Cincy?

10. Green Bay Packers

Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

The Packers need to make that big investment in Aaron Rodgers pay off.

11. Buffalo Bills

*Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

The Bills could also look at receiver if the Terrell Owens experiment doesn't work out.

12. Seattle Seahawks (via Broncos)

*Joe Haden, CB, Florida

The Seahawks will need more help running after the Cardinals' receivers.

13. Washington Redskins

Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

All it takes is for one team to fall in love with the chosen one. No owner develops crushes like Daniel Snyder, who will take Tebow 10 picks too early. Tebow doesn't necessarily fit the mold of a Jim Zorn quarterback, but there could be a new coach in Washington by draft day if the Redskins end up slotted at No. 13.

14. Kansas City Chiefs (via draft day trade with Jets)

Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if Scott Pioli traded down even more in this draft to take control of the second round, like he used to in New England. The Chiefs already have the Falcons' pick for the Tony Gonzalez trade.

15. Minnesota Vikings

*Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

He's 6-foot-6, 285 pounds and could go even higher if he dominates the 2009 season.

16. Atlanta Falcons

Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama

The Falcons did draft Peria Jerry, but coach Mike Smith could add more size on that defensive line. Cody has battled weight problems but slimmed down in the offseason.

17. Miami Dolphins

Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida

The hard-hitting LB has Bill Parcells written all over him. (That's assuming Parcells is still with the 'Fins.)

18. Seattle Seahawks

Greg Hardy, DE, Mississippi

If this seems too low a spot for a team that finished 4-12 last season, remember the Seahawks were decimated by injuries in 2008. Hardy's a big talent who has attitude issues to address.

19. New Orleans Saints

*Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech

New Orleans failed to get a big back in this year's draft.

20. Baltimore Ravens

Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU

Baltimore's leading receiver, Derrick Mason, is 35.

21. Denver Broncos (via Bears)

Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri

Denver will still be looking to shore up its defense.

22. Houston Texans

*Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina

We've all heard this before, but this is the year the Texans break into the playoffs.

23. Dallas Cowboys

Trevard Lindley, CB, Kentucky

Tony Romo fails to get his first playoff win, which would have moved the Cowboys further down in the first round.

24. Tennessee Titans

Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

Or will Tennessee be looking for a quarterback here? We'll give Vince Young the benefit of the doubt.

25. San Francisco 49ers (via Panthers)

*Jevan Snead, QB, Mississippi

Depending on who you talk to, Snead could be the No. 1 overall pick next year or fall out of the first round. Keep an eye on one of this year's most interesting prospects.

26. Arizona Cardinals

George Selvie, DE, South Florida

Will the Cardinals be looking for a QB as well? We'll also give Matt Leinart the benefit of the doubt.

27. Indianapolis Colts

Brandon Lange, DE, Troy

The small-school product could be the Colts' next sack specialist.

28. Pittsburgh Steelers

Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama

Not a lot of immediate needs I can see for Pittsburgh, so it can take the best available talent.

29. New York Giants

*Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama

The Giants will likely need a burner at receiver, but McClain reportedly has looked scary during spring practice.

30. New England Patriots

C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson

If they don't trade out of the first round, they'll need a running back.

31. Philadelphia Eagles

Ciron Black, OT, LSU

Andy Reid gets back to his true passion next season, drafting offensive linemen.

32. San Diego Chargers

*DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma

Chargers finally get over the hump in the playoffs.

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Aloysius said:

@OldCrow: I remember reading that Herzlich was a 260 pound defensive end in high school. Not sure how much he weighs now, but it's a good sign that he was a functional player at that weight.

That makes more sense than what BC has him listed at. A guy that is as tall as he is and that weighs 240 should look much leaner than that.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/67813https://brownsboard.com/post/67813Fri, 01 May 2009 23:04:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Fri, 01 May 2009 19:47:41 GMT]]>Yeah, it's possible that not having those big run-stuffers in front of him will affect his play. And he doesn't seem like the type of player who'll wow scouts at the Combine. He could go in the 20's, which is prime trade up territory, especially if we suck next year.

A little more Herzlich:

Love how he deflects a pass, leading to a pick, then delivers a huge block for the guy returning the interception. That's just perfect.

@OldCrow: I remember reading that Herzlich was a 260 pound defensive end in high school. Not sure how much he weighs now, but it's a good sign that he was a functional player at that weight.

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nmills said:

dropping him late 1st maybe 2nd then we can trade down 3 or 4 times get extra picks and still get him. 🙂

We could only be so fortunate!

His combine and 40 time is going to be a huge factor for him.

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@oldcrow1945 said:

He's 6'4" and has been listed at 240 lbs but he sure looks bigger than that. If I were asked I'd guess he was in the 260 to 265 range.

His 6 INT's were tops in the nation for LB's.

I sure like this player a lot.

without Raji and Brace on the line his production will probably suffer, possible dropping him late 1st maybe 2nd then we can trade down 3 or 4 times get extra picks and still get him. 🙂

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Aloysius said:

Some more Herzlich:

He's 6'4" and has been listed at 240 lbs but he sure looks bigger than that. If I were asked I'd guess he was in the 260 to 265 range.

His 6 INT's were tops in the nation for LB's.

I sure like this player a lot.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/67519https://brownsboard.com/post/67519Fri, 01 May 2009 00:47:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:54:02 GMT]]>Some more Herzlich:

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@heckofajobbrownie said:

"I'd LOVE to see Herzlich in Cleveland."

That's the spirit I'm looking for. The draft never stops.

I bet Alo is pulling a Belichick. Belichick wins the Super Bowl, then shows up at Gilette at 5:00 AM the next morning to get back to work.

Alo is probably reviewing tape of Sergio Kindle as we speak.

Nah, I've got more of a Steve Spurrier work ethic.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/67070https://brownsboard.com/post/67070Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:38:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:52:14 GMT]]>Colt MCCoy will be a top 10 pick...Might be the best QB coming out in a decade. Just straight up leader/Winner and come back kid. May be the first pick next year!

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@oldcrow1945 said:

The draft would follow Snead's second year as a starter.

my fault, i thought it said missouri

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@standish said:

Why do the Rams trade all the way to number 1? Just because the write wants Bradford to be the number 1 pick, Detroit, Oakland and the Bucs all have 1st round qb's from the past 3 years...Safeties dont go no.2, they dont make enough impact. I dont this one that much, prefer the ones at WalterFootball

There are many early mocks that have Bradford going #1. I think he could as well. You may see a bidding war for him between the Rams and Seahawks.

I think you need to take a look at who the writer has drafting #2 and you'll see why there is a safety going there.

When it comes to that organization, you can throw any logic out the door.

My biggest problem with the writer's pick is they drafted a SS this year in the second round. But heck, who knows with Al.

Walterfootball called the Raider pick this year when very few had. You just never know with that team. All you can count on is it won't be who people think it's going to be.

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@clevelandfanforlife said:

tebow and snead go before colt mccoy? not very likely. tebow doesn't have the arm and snead will only have one year experience as a starter. also i still don't see tebow being taken as a qb.

The draft would follow Snead's second year as a starter.

As a Sophomore he threw for almost 3,000 yards and 26 TD's. He's been rising ever since and I think he ends up being a top 20 pick. Possibly a top ten pick. The kid is a good QB.

I'm not a Tebow fan either but he'll get taken as a Qb. He does too many things well not to be playing Qb. An NFL team will love his ability to move.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66976https://brownsboard.com/post/66976Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:20:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:23:35 GMT]]>tebow and snead go before colt mccoy? not very likely. tebow doesn't have the arm and snead will only have one year experience as a starter. also i still don't see tebow being taken as a qb.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66959https://brownsboard.com/post/66959Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:23:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:12:55 GMT]]>Jevan Snead went to high school around my parts, the hype was unreal when he played my local school (and beat us 60-7 or something). He looked like a complete bust backing up McCoy at Texas, I'm surprised he's already back looking like a 1st rounder.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66955https://brownsboard.com/post/66955Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:12:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:42:28 GMT]]>This thread is goofy, until I see a mock where the Browns pick LAST.

(and the Browns will NOT pick that high next year.) 😠

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66914https://brownsboard.com/post/66914Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:42:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:22:32 GMT]]>Why do the Rams trade all the way to number 1? Just because the write wants Bradford to be the number 1 pick, Detroit, Oakland and the Bucs all have 1st round qb's from the past 3 years...Safeties dont go no.2, they dont make enough impact. I dont this one that much, prefer the ones at WalterFootball

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66902https://brownsboard.com/post/66902Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:22:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:49:43 GMT]]>"I'd LOVE to see Herzlich in Cleveland."

That's the spirit I'm looking for. The draft never stops.

I bet Alo is pulling a Belichick. Belichick wins the Super Bowl, then shows up at Gilette at 5:00 AM the next morning to get back to work.

Alo is probably reviewing tape of Sergio Kindle as we speak.

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@jc said:

What, no Buckeyes? My money is on Thaddeus Gibson coming out early and being a first rounder. He might even be a candidate for a 3-4 OLB.

He very well could play the outside. I'm sure scouts took notice when he sacked McCoy and got two roughing penalties as well. One was highly questionable. No, actually, it was a horrible call. He gets to the ball quickly. I think he's playing heavier than his natural weight. He came out of High school at just over 200 lbs and has put on weight when the Buckeyes wanted him to switch to DE.

He's the kind of guy that could get down to 225 lbs and wow'em at the combine.

But being a first rounder may be a bit of reach. I think he could make it into the second round.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66873https://brownsboard.com/post/66873Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:38:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:29:47 GMT]]>I think this writer has done a good job. I'd LOVE to see Herzlich in Cleveland.

I think Seattle will go with a Qb. Hasslebeck's run is all but over.

If Travis Lewis comes out he'll be a 10th to 20 overall pick. He was only a redshirt freshman last year but I think he'll declare after his redshirt Sophomore year.

I also don't think Murray will make it in the first round.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66871https://brownsboard.com/post/66871Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:29:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:27:00 GMT]]>What, no Buckeyes? My money is on Thaddeus Gibson coming out early and being a first rounder. He might even be a candidate for a 3-4 OLB.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66870https://brownsboard.com/post/66870Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:27:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:23:41 GMT]]>Man, I'm kinda bummed. I was hoping we'd be out of the top 10.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66867https://brownsboard.com/post/66867Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:23:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:22:05 GMT]]>I can't believe the Browns didn't trade down !

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66866https://brownsboard.com/post/66866Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:22:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:16:34 GMT]]>This one is from SI.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/66864https://brownsboard.com/post/66864Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:16:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I love it on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:19:00 GMT]]>Holy shit lets not get ahead of our selfs now, they never stop with this shit at ESPN. It all will change except for Bradford.

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