Today's Mock Draft

I'm not saying I'll concoct one a day or anything, but here's one I put together this morning for fun. It turns out not too bad I think. A lot of you will probably be like "Wha-?" and "Who dat?" a lot, but sometimes you're lucky to know half the names a team picks, or get why they did something. So, with that said, I think this fills some future holes pretty well.


A little context: I was entertaining a trade I would not want...just what I would do to land Cutler.

"First off, let me say, I don't want Cutler here. But if he was, I would shut my pie hole and accept it. I'm just saying that out loud so I'll accept it if it does happen. Anyway, I can see a pretty good trade scenario. You guys feel free to tweak it if you like it. Maybe some FO types will read it! Not.

Anyway, trade Collins, Jacob Ford and next year's second to Detroit for pick #20 overall.

Trade #20, VY, Scaife and LenDale, who is from Denver, to the Broncos for Cutler and Tony Scheffler. Alternately, I would try to give pick #30 and Justin Gage (as a backup for Brandon Marshall)."


I think this draft could probably work to some degree regardless. Before I start, let me say I would prefer to get Alex Mack in one and Sidbury in two, and not have to draft a RB early, but I'd be okay with this:


#30 - Lawrence Sidbury, DE, Richmond
#62 - Rashad Jennings, RB, Liberty
#94 - Bruce Johnson, CB, Miami
#130 - Frantz Joseph, LB, Florida Atlantic

#136 - Eron Riley, WR, Duke - sleeper pick
"Eron Riley/WR/Duke: Riley, considered by most as a possession receiver, shocked scouts with his speed. He measured 6-3, 206 then blistered in the 40, clocking times which ranged between 4.30 and 4.36 . He posted a vertical jump of 40 inches and broad jump of 11-2. Riley then displayed the consistent hands he was known for at Duke during the position drills."

Sounds like a poor man's DHB.

#173 - Samuel Allen, OL, Grand Valley St. - feels about the right place to take an OL for the Titans.
"ex-Grand Valley State left tackle Samuel Allen measured at 6'4" 7/8 and weighed 295 pounds at his pro day while running in the 4.88-4.91 range. He has attracted significant interest from the Atlanta, Tennessee and Houston."

#203 - Brandon Underwood, DB, Cincinnati - can play CB/S
"Underwood is the least heralded defensive back from Cincinnati yet proved to be the fastest on pro day. His 40 times were as low as 4.41 and he looked terrific in position drills. The ability to effectively play cornerback or safety sets Underwood apart from many defensive backs in the draft."

#206 - Patrick Turner, WR, USC - Turner looked surprisingly good in combine drills and come on to a degree his senior season. He may go higher, but he would be a good backup to Gage to develop and bring along, IMO. Plus, Fisher is a USC guy, so I won't be surprised if the Titans keep an eye on him.

#239 - Khalif Mitchell, DT, East Carolina - go check the video of him lifting the OLineman off his feet during a recovery after slipping to his knees.

#242 - John Nalbone, TE, Monmouth
"Monmouth TE John Nalbone measured in at 6-4 1/4 and 257 pounds. He ran a 4.75 and 4.81 40-yard dash, a 4.22 short shuttle and 6.97 three-cone drill, with a 30-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 3-inch broad jump and 22 strength lifts. Two days later, Nalbone worked out in front of scouts at Monmouth University, where he measured in six pounds lighter at 251. There he posted a 4.63 and 4.66 40-yard dash, a 4.22 short shuttle, 6.94 three-cone-drill, a 30-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 9-inch broad jump and 22 strength lifts."

 

I'm starting to feel like I should lead with Mack in every mock because he will play probably for ten years and most of the rest of the picks won't.

 

You're right. It'll probably be our first. :grrhee:

 

Really, though, I'd immediately rewrite it as

1) Alex Mack
2) Larry English

(both these players are pretty nasty)

then the rest.

Again, the above is what I wrote in the context of the trade scenario, in which we lose a RB.

 

I'm preparing everyone for the worst. Imagine how much better you'll feel when he's not the pick.

 

Well, I haven't considered Greene yet, but I have prepared for "The Pettigrew Scenario." I look at Pettigrew as getting the next Crumpler at best. Also, he would improve the run and passing games. If Stevens pans out as a blocker as well, it could be a nasty run-blocking line -- and if his pass-catching comes along as it is rumored to eventually, we could have some nice two TE sets where the passing option isn't as evident.