This is what I put into the ESPN Draft Forecast Game yesterday, I'd say this is what happens if there are no trades. My guess is there will end up being a ton of trades and it will look nothing like this. I think I did horrible in this game last year.
1st - Oakland Raiders, JaMarcus Russell, LSU QB
The Raiders suck all over the place, why they think a qb is going to solve this issue I have no idea. Russell has a big arm and is a large man, but without a decent offensive line Big Tree fall hard. He does fit the profile and look of a Raider, so that's a plus.
2nd - Detroit Lions, Gaines Adams, Clemson DE
They should take Calvin Johnson, but most likely they won't because Matt Millen, even though he's bullet proof apparently doesn't want to get fired. Chances are they trade this pick at some point, but if they don't I bet they draft Adams.
3rd - Cleveland Browns, Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma RB
Today I found out that Peterson reinjured his collar bone in the Fiesta Bowl and could miss 2 to 3 months, basically all of training camp and the preseason. Hmm. Shall I rethink it? Too Lazy. Anyway I just don't think the Browns want to bail on Charlie Frye yet and that leads them away from Brady Quinn. If Peterson stays healthy, the combo of Peterson, Edwards, and Winslow would give them promising players at all skill positions on offense.
4th - Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Calvin Johnson, Ga Tech WR
If the Bucs are sitting at 4 and Calvin Johnson is still on the board they will sprint to the podium. He's a stud.
5th - Arizona Cardinals, Joe Thomas, Wisconsin OT
Same goes for the Cardinals who are probably saying their prayers that a massive offensive lineman falls into their laps so they possibly develop some semblence of a rushing attack.
6th - Washington Redskins, Amobi Okoye, Louisville DT
Who the hell knows what the Redskins will do. It makes sense for them to trade for Briggs, they never draft anyone. But if they stay, they'll probably go for this kid, who's a 19 year old beast of a man.
7th - Minnesota Vikings, Brady Quinn, Notre Dame QB
Sorry, but I watched Tavarus Jackson last year, I don't think the Vikings want a poor man's Mike Vick to be captaining their franchise for the future.
8th - Atlanta Falcons (from Houston), LaRon Landry, LSU DS
The Falcons draft a d-back every year it seems like, and typically a VaTech d-back. Unfortunately no VaTech d-back is highly touted so they will jump on the Geaux Tigers bandwagon.
9th - Miami Dolphins, Levi Brown, Penn State OT
Dolphins need a lot, my guess is they just go safe and grab the Offensive tackle, unless of course they trade up for Quinn.
10th - Houston Texans (from Atlanta), Leon Hall, Michigan DC
Personally as a huge Michigan fan, I think Hall and Branch are a bit overrated. Maybe it was just the fact that they were completely outcoached in the Rose Bowl, as always, but their touted defense got torched, especially their secondary, which was lead by Hall. So the Texans probably draft him because, their franchise consists of a bunch of morons.
11th - San Francisco 49ers, Adam Carriker, Nebraska DE
49ers have been attempting to load up on offense the past few years with Smith, Gore, and Davis, so they probably go defense here and pick up Carriker and wait for a wideout with their 2nd round pick.
12th - Buffalo Bills, Patrick Willis, Ole Miss ILB
I think every single mock draft I looked at had the Bills taking Willis and it makes a lot of sense given the fact that they losdt Spikes.
13th - St. Louis Rams, Alan Branch, Michigan DT
Alan Branch is a large large man, and with the addition of Dante Hall, they won't make the mistake of drafting Ted Ginn, good move for them trading a 5th round pick for Hall instead of wasting a 1st round pick on Ginn.
14th - Carolina Panthers, Reggie Nelson, Florida DS
I have no idea what to expect from the Panthers. I 've seen just about everything including drafting Olsen the TE from Miami. I think you have to go value pick and get the best guy, not just needs, and will end up taking Nelson, who is a special athlete.
15th - Pittsburgh Steelers, Lawrence Timmons, Florida St OLB
They lost Porter so the sensible pick is an linebacker who will fit their new 4-3 scheme. Not sure why they are going to change from the 3-4 that's worked for the past 10+ seasons, but new coach new team.
1st - Oakland Raiders, JaMarcus Russell, LSU QB The Raiders suck all over the place, why they think a qb is going to solve this issue I have no idea. Russell has a big arm and is a large man, but without a decent offensive line Big Tree fall hard. He does fit the profile and look of a Raider, so that's a plus.
2nd - Detroit Lions, Gaines Adams, Clemson DE
They should take Calvin Johnson, but most likely they won't because Matt Millen, even though he's bullet proof apparently doesn't want to get fired. Chances are they trade this pick at some point, but if they don't I bet they draft Adams.
3rd - Cleveland Browns, Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma RB
Today I found out that Peterson reinjured his collar bone in the Fiesta Bowl and could miss 2 to 3 months, basically all of training camp and the preseason. Hmm. Shall I rethink it? Too Lazy. Anyway I just don't think the Browns want to bail on Charlie Frye yet and that leads them away from Brady Quinn. If Peterson stays healthy, the combo of Peterson, Edwards, and Winslow would give them promising players at all skill positions on offense.
4th - Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Calvin Johnson, Ga Tech WR
If the Bucs are sitting at 4 and Calvin Johnson is still on the board they will sprint to the podium. He's a stud.
5th - Arizona Cardinals, Joe Thomas, Wisconsin OT
Same goes for the Cardinals who are probably saying their prayers that a massive offensive lineman falls into their laps so they possibly develop some semblence of a rushing attack.
6th - Washington Redskins, Amobi Okoye, Louisville DT Who the hell knows what the Redskins will do. It makes sense for them to trade for Briggs, they never draft anyone. But if they stay, they'll probably go for this kid, who's a 19 year old beast of a man.
7th - Minnesota Vikings, Brady Quinn, Notre Dame QB
Sorry, but I watched Tavarus Jackson last year, I don't think the Vikings want a poor man's Mike Vick to be captaining their franchise for the future.
8th - Atlanta Falcons (from Houston), LaRon Landry, LSU DS
The Falcons draft a d-back every year it seems like, and typically a VaTech d-back. Unfortunately no VaTech d-back is highly touted so they will jump on the Geaux Tigers bandwagon.
9th - Miami Dolphins, Levi Brown, Penn State OT
Dolphins need a lot, my guess is they just go safe and grab the Offensive tackle, unless of course they trade up for Quinn.
10th - Houston Texans (from Atlanta), Leon Hall, Michigan DC
Personally as a huge Michigan fan, I think Hall and Branch are a bit overrated. Maybe it was just the fact that they were completely outcoached in the Rose Bowl, as always, but their touted defense got torched, especially their secondary, which was lead by Hall. So the Texans probably draft him because, their franchise consists of a bunch of morons.
11th - San Francisco 49ers, Adam Carriker, Nebraska DE
49ers have been attempting to load up on offense the past few years with Smith, Gore, and Davis, so they probably go defense here and pick up Carriker and wait for a wideout with their 2nd round pick.
12th - Buffalo Bills, Patrick Willis, Ole Miss ILB I think every single mock draft I looked at had the Bills taking Willis and it makes a lot of sense given the fact that they losdt Spikes.
13th - St. Louis Rams, Alan Branch, Michigan DT
Alan Branch is a large large man, and with the addition of Dante Hall, they won't make the mistake of drafting Ted Ginn, good move for them trading a 5th round pick for Hall instead of wasting a 1st round pick on Ginn.
14th - Carolina Panthers, Reggie Nelson, Florida DS
I have no idea what to expect from the Panthers. I 've seen just about everything including drafting Olsen the TE from Miami. I think you have to go value pick and get the best guy, not just needs, and will end up taking Nelson, who is a special athlete.
15th - Pittsburgh Steelers, Lawrence Timmons, Florida St OLB
They lost Porter so the sensible pick is an linebacker who will fit their new 4-3 scheme. Not sure why they are going to change from the 3-4 that's worked for the past 10+ seasons, but new coach new team.
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