Hilarious Mel Kiper Jr. "Mock" Video

In the wake of this weekend's NFL draft and the selection of Georiga QB Matthew Stafford as the top pick, I want to share a hilarious video posted on YouTube a few months ago making fun of Mel Kiper Jr.'s arrogance, hair, and man-crush on Stafford. Enjoy...

2009 NFL Draft Top DB Prospects

1. Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State (6'0", 205 lbs.)

2. Vontae Davis, CB- Illinois (5'11", 210 lbs.)

3. Darius Butler, CB- Connecticut (5'10", 185 lbs.)

4. Alphonso Smith, CB- Wake Forest (5'9", 195 lbs.)

5. Louis Delmas, FS- Western Michigan (5'11", 205 lbs.)

6. William Moore, FS- Missouri (6'0", 220 lbs.)

7. Rashad Johnson, FS- Alabama (5'11", 205 lbs.)

8. Patrick Chung, SS- Oregon (5'11", 215 lbs.)

9. Sean Smith, CB- Utah (6'3", 215 lbs.)

10. Jairus Byrd, CB- Oregon (5'10", 205 lbs.)

2009 NFL Draft Top LB Prospects

1. Aaron Curry, OLB- Wake Forest (6'2", 255 lbs.)

2. Brian Cushing, OLB- USC (6'3", 245 lbs.)

3. Rey Maualuga, ILB- USC (6'3", 250 lbs.)

4. Clay Matthews, OLB- USC (6'3", 240 lbs.)

5. James Laurinaitis, ILB- Ohio State (6'2", 245 lbs.)

2009 NFL Draft Top DE Prospects

1. Brian Orakpo, Texas (6'3", 260 lbs.)

2. Aaron Maybin, Penn State (6'4", 250 lbs.)

3. Tyson Jackson, LSU (6'4", 295 lbs.)

4. Everette Brown, Florida State (6'1", 255 lbs.)

5. Robert Ayers, Tennessee (6'3", 270 lbs.)

6. Larry English, Northern Illinois (6'2", 255 lbs.)

7. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati (6'3", 255 lbs.)

8. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech (6'7", 270 lbs.)

9. Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond (6'2", 265 lbs.)

10. Paul Kruger, Utah (6'4", 263 lbs.)

The Sanchez Sweepstakes

The New York Jets announced that they are willing to trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars into the 8th spot to take "their guy" if he is still available. Experts view the 8th pick as the best spot to trade into based on cost-based analysis. I don't believe any other teams are willing to trade up and I don't believe any other teams before the Jaguars will take Sanchez. I'm predicting they will take QB Mark Sanchez with that 8th pick. If this happens and the Jaguars then get the Jets 17th pick, DT B.J. Raji will slip to 9, DE Aaron Maybin will go to Buffalo at 11, WR Darius Heyward-Bey will go to Jacksonville at 17, and DE Robert Ayers will go to Tampa Bay at 19 in my latest mock draft.

2009 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

1. Detroit Lions- Matthew Stafford, QB- Georgia
Looking for their new franchise QB.

2. St. Louis Rams- Jason Smith, LT- Baylor
Will finally give Marc Bulger the protection he needs.

3. Kansas City Chiefs- Aaron Curry, OLB- Wake Forest
Best player in the draft. New GM Scott Pioli loves players who are multi-dimensional.

4. Seattle Seahawks- Eugene Monroe, LT- Virginia
A new LT is the biggest priority to protect QB Matt Hasselbeck and to utilize their new investment in WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Have publicly announced they will not take QB Mark Sanchez.

5. Cleveland Browns- Brian Orakpo, DE- Texas
WR Michael Crabtree did not impress the Browns with his recent visit. Will take Orakpo and utilize him as their OLB in their new 3-4 scheme.

6. Cincinnati Bengals- Andre Smith, LT- Alabama
Top priority is to give QB Carson Palmer protection.

7. Oakland Raiders- Michael Crabtree, WR- Texas Tech
QB Jamarcus Russell needs a go-to receiver if he wants to shed that bust label.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars- B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College
Will take the place of departed DT Marcus Stroud. The defense was obviously not the same last year without him. Could take a receiver but the Jags have had too many misses in that department and just signed WR Torry Holt.

9. Green Bay Packers- Aaron Maybin, DE- Penn State
Need an edge rusher opposite of OLB Aaron Kampman.

10. San Francisco 49ers- Jeremy Maclin, WR- Missouri
San Francisco needs a marquis receiver to develop their QBs.

11. Buffalo Bills- Robert Ayers, DE- Tennessee
Will serve as the new edge rusher opposite of DE Aaron Schobel to help improve the pass rush.

12. Denver Broncos- Tyson Jackson, DE- LSU
The premier 3-4 DE in the draft. Very solid and safe pick.

13. Washington Redskins- Michael Oher, LT- Mississippi
An insurance policy for that anemic offensive line. Will eventually replace LT Chris Samuels.

14. New Orleans Saints- Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State
Top CB in the draft. Will improve their secondary immediately.

15. Houston Texans- Brian Cushing, OLB- USC
Will help lift the Texans over the edge and get them into the playoffs for the first time in the franchise's history.

16. San Diego Chargers- Rey Maualuga, ILB- USC
Will seal the hole in the middle of that linebacker corps.

17. New York Jets- Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR- Maryland
The Jets are committed to QB Kellen Clemens, who has been very impressive this off-season, and will take the burner to help spread the field for him.

18. Denver Broncos- Everette Brown, DE/OLB- Florida State
Could be one of the steals of the draft with his pass rush ability. Will serve as the OLB in the Broncos 3-4 scheme.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Mark Sanchez, QB- USC
Will be one of the surprises of the draft if no one trades up to get him, which is more likely than him slipping this far in reality. Every team which preceded this pick is already committed to their current quarterback corps.

20. Detroit Lions- Brandon Pettigrew, TE- Kansas State
The premier TE of this year's draft class. Will serve as a main target for QB Matthew Stafford for years to come.

21. Philadelphia Eagles- Knowshon Moreno, RB- Georgia
The best player available at this point. Will succeed current RB Brian Westbrook and will serve to take pressure off of him for this season.

22. Minnesota Vikings- Percy Harvin, WR- Florida
The Vikings have been coveting him as of late. Will use him as a weapon for new QB Sage Rosenfels. His recent positive drug test will not affect the Vikings decision as they usually go for the best player available with their picks.

23. New England Patriots- Clay Matthews, OLB- USC
Will replace the departed OLB Mike Vrabel. His pedigree will be too tempting for the Patriots to pass up.

24. Atlanta Falcons- Peria Jerry, DT- Mississippi
Will fill a huge void on their defense which took an immense hit this offseason.

25. Miami Dolphins- Vontae Davis, CB- Illinois
The Dolphins have been coveting the All Big 10 CB the entire offseason and would love for him to fall into their hands.

26. Baltimore Ravens- Darius Butler, CB- Connecticut
Could be the elite CB of the draft. Will help continue to bring youth to the Raven's new secondary.

27. Indianapolis Colts- Chris Wells, RB- Ohio State
Will take the best available player. Could be the steal of the draft. Will immediately help their disappointing 2008 run game.

28. Buffalo Bills- William Beatty, LT- Connecticut
Will replace departed LT Jason Peters. Extremely agile for his size. Has lots of upside.

29. New York Giants- Kenny Britt, WR- Rutgers
Will replace departed WR Plaxico Burress. Is one of the most underrated players in the draft.

30. Tennessee Titans- Larry English, DE- Northern Illinois
The Titans love picking the best player available, especially if they bolster the line on defense. Will serve as a new edge rusher.

31. Arizona Cardinals- Donald Brown, RB- Connecticut
Will help improve the weakest area of this team, their running game.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers- Alex Mack, C- California
QB Ben Roethlisberger needs protection on the interior of this line and will get it with this pick.

2009 NFL Draft Top DT Prospects

1. B.J. Raji, Boston College (6'2", 335 lbs.)
The elite DT of this year's class. Is an elite run stopper and excellent pass rusher. Can play NT or DT. Very strong and very quick.

2. Peria Jerry, Mississippi (6'2", 300 lbs.)
Solid DT who led the NCAA in tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Is extremely agile. Is a very good pass rusher. Solid at stopping the run. Has lots of upside. Is a little undersized and could be stronger.

3. Evander Hood, Missouri (6'3", 300 lbs.)
The quickest and most elusive DT in this year's class. Is an elite pass rusher. Upside is unbelievable. Could be the steal of the draft. Is solid in defeding the run but needs to improve strength. Has an elite spin move.

4. Ron Brace, Boston College (6'3", 330 lbs.)
Is a force in the middle of the line. Very effective in defending the run. Has great strength. Needs to improve agility. Is a nonfactor in the pass rush.

5. Fili Moala, USC (6'5", 305 lbs.)
Was once an elite defensive tackle but was too inconsistent in 2008. Has great speed and agility. Very effective against the pass and good against the rush. Needs to improve power. May be better suited as a DE in a 3-4 alignment.

2009 NFL Draft Top Interior OL Prospects

1. Alex Mack, C- California (6'4", 310 lbs.)

2. Eric Wood, C- Louisville (6'4", 310 lbs.)

3. Max Unger, C- Oregon (6'4", 310 lbs.)

4. Andrew Levitre, G- Oregon State (6'3", 305 lbs.)

5. Duke Robinson, G- Oklahoma (6'5", 330 lbs.)

2009 NFL Draft Top OT Prospects

1. Jason Smith, Baylor (6'5", 310 lbs.)
Has lots of upside. Possess elite speed and strength.

2. Eugene Monroe, Virginia (6'5", 310 lbs.)
Extremely talented LT. An elite pass protector. Considered the safest pick. Forced Chiefs LT Branden Albert into playing LG at Virginia.

3. Andre Smith, Alabama (6'4", 330 lbs.)
Former potential top pick. Has the best tape of all the prospects. Had an immensely terrible offseason leading up to the draft.

4. Michael Oher, Mississippi (6'5", 310 lbs.)
Has lots of upside but was inconsistent at times in college. Has very quick feet.

5. William Beatty, Connecticut (6'6", 305 lbs.)
One of the quickest LTs in this year's class. Has lots of upside. Could be a steal in the second round.

6. Eben Britton, Arizona (6'6", 310 lbs.)
Stalwart tackle. Has short arms and slow feet. Will probably end up being a RT.

7. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma (6'8", 335 lbs.)
Has a massive frame. Very solid in college. Very strong. Needs to be more agile to be a LT.

2009 NFL Draft Top TE Prospects

1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State (6'5", 265 lbs.)
Complete tight end. Excellent blocking skills. Solid hands and route running. Great football smarts. Could be more explosive. By far the best prospect.

2. Shawn Nelson, Southern Mississippi (6'5", 245 lbs.)
Good receiving/blocking combination. Could improve in his blocking. Good explosiveness but can still improve. Has solid hands and runs above average routes. Could be the sleeper in this year's class.

3. Jared Cook, South Carolina (6'5", 240 lbs.)
The fastest, most explosive tight end in this year's class. Has Solid hands. Runs decent routes. Has poor blocking ability. More of just a receiving tight end. Has lots of upside.

4. Cornelius Ingram, Florida (6'4", 245 lbs.)
Productive tight end. Is explosive but not very physical. Never blocked on the line or even in the open field. Missed entire 2008 season with injury. Needs to learn pro routes. Will probably just be a receiving tight end in the NFL.

5. Chase Coffman, Missouri (6'6", 245 lbs.)
The top college tight end last year. Extremely productive and has great hands. Runs solid routes, but will need to learn pro routes. Not very explosive. Has potential to be a complete receiving/blocking tight end but will need to learn blocking techniques.

Jaguars sign Torry Holt

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Free Agent WR Torry Holt to a 3 year $13 million contract that could rise up to $20 million on incentives. This is a great move for the Jaguars, which now gives them freedom to improve their defense, which struggled in 2008, with their 8th overall pick. They also are not faced with having to take a receiver with that pick and potentially drafting yet another first round receiver bust. Cornerback and defensive tackles are glaring needs for this team, and although no cornerback is worth drafting with their 8th pick, DT B.J. Raji could be there and would probably be the best available player. He would be a great replacement for DT Marcus Stroud who packed his bags for Buffalo a year ago.

Holt had the worst season since his rookie year last year with the Rams, failing to break 800 receiving yards, and is on the wrong side of 30 now but is still able to get the job done. The Rams had inconsistent quarterback play and a young receiver in Donny Avery who took away from his production last year. He will now be the #1 option, by far, on this team with a solid, and newly slim, David Garrard as his quarterback.

2009 NFL Draft Top WR Prospects

1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech (6'1", 215 lbs.)
Was unbelievably productive in his two years at Texas Tech. The two time Bednarik award winner runs perfect routes, has great hands, and has all the smarts and intangibles it takes to succeed as a receiver in the NFL. Is able to separate from coverage and is a threat with the ball in his hands. Is very clutch. Can adjust to any ball. Lacks elite speed though. His numbers may have been inflated from the spread offense he played in, but is still considered very special and one of the safest picks in the draft.

2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri (6'0", 200 lbs.)
Also had unbelievable production in only two years. Possesses great speed and is a threat with the ball in his hands. Has decent hands but needs to work on running pro routes and will need to get more physical with jamming corners. Considered a somewhat raw prospect but should be able to adjust to the NFL game due to good football smarts. Could be drafted ahead of Crabtree.

3. Kenny Britt, Rutgers (6'3", 220 lbs.)
One of the most underrated players in the entire draft. Is the all time leading receiver in the Big East with only 3 years under his belt. Has prototypical height and has exceptional 4.45 speed for his size. Runs crisps routes. Is physical at the line and is not afraid to go over the middle. Is a decent physical runner with the ball in his hands. Has mixed reviews on his hands. Has a very questionable character and is considered a diva.

4. Percy Harvin, Florida (5'11", 195 lbs.)
The most explosive and dangerous player in the draft. Was considered the top player in high school football after his senior year. Has elite YAC ability. Receiving skills are underrated, has exceptional hands and can pluck balls out of the air. Will need to learn how to run pro routes which is very concerning. Has a very questionable character. Lives in "Percy Land" and is not very coach-able. Boom or bust type player. Compares to Reggie Bush in that he had great production and has elite athleticism but lacks in his technical ability at his position. Most scouts believe he will be able to adapt to the pro game and learn to become a better route runner.

5. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland (6'0", 210 lbs.)
The fastest player in the entire draft. Possesses unbelievable explosiveness off the line and has a second and a third gear in the open field. Has a 40+ inch vertical and can snatch the ball at its highest point. Not afraid to go over the middle. Is a raw route runner who will need to improve his technique. Has small hands and is not a consistent pass catcher. Had only average production in college which labels him as the ultimate boom or bust type player.

6. Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina (6'0", 215 lbs.)
UNC's all time leading receiver. An Anquan Boldin type player who runs sharp routes, has strong and consistent hands, and is a threat with the ball in his hands. Very physical. Should adjust to the NFL game very quickly due to his physicality and smarts. Was considered a very safe pick until his post-combine massive weight gain. However is now back to his playing weight. Lacks elite speed and height.

7. Mohammed Massaquoi, Georgia (6'2", 210 lbs.)
A very underrated prospect in the draft. The All-SEC receiver had good production in his time at Georgia and showed above average athleticism. Has above average speed and explosiveness for his size. Has a great attitude and is very competitive. Runs elite routes. Can adjust to the ball in the air. Is physical and can make plays with the ball in his hands. Won't wow you in one specficic area but does just about everything adequately and should transition into the pro game very quickly due to his football smarts and attitude.

8. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State (6'3", 210 lbs.)
Another underrated prospect who had good production, but was somewhat dissapointing his senior year which was partly due to inconsistent quarterback play. As the son of the former all-pro Brian Robiskie, he (not surprisingly) has great football smarts and runs elite routes. Has great hands and will snatch the ball out of the air at any point. Has good body control and can make adjustments in the air. Will make any catch over the middle. Very clutch. Lacks elite speed and is not really a threat with the ball. Is considered a very safe pick.

9. Brandon Tate, North Carolina (6'0", 185 lbs.)
As one of the most explosive players in college football, he broke the record for all time combined kickoff return yards early in 2008 before tearing his ACL. Never had great production as a receiver but was just coming into his own in 2008 before the injury. Could be the steal of the draft. Has elite YAC ability and can separate from coverage wtih great straight-line speed. Has decent hands and good body control when adjusting to poor throws. Will need to refine his route running.

10. Derrick Williams, Penn State (5'11", 195 lbs.)
The former #1 high school recruit has great vertical speed and is a serious threat with the balls in his hands. Never had elite production in college due to inconsistent quarterback play, but was a solid receiver and was also effective as a running back and returner. Not afraid to go over the middle. Possibly the best blocking receiver in the draft. Could improve with his lateral cutback ability. Runs decent routes and has decent hands but can still improve in both of these areas.

11. Deon Butler, Penn State (5'10, 185 lbs.)
The former walk-on ended up becoming PSU's all time reception. While usually serving as just a possession receiver, he blazed a sub 4.4 40 at the combine showing that he has the potential to become a deep threat too. His production speaks for itself yet he still has lots of upside to improve. Runs excellent routes, has a great vertical leap, and has solid hands. Could be more physical and could have trouble getting jammed at the line in the NFL.

12. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma (6'1, 210 lbs.)
A true slot receiver, Iglesias is a very safe pick and should adjust very quickly to the NFL game. Coming from the Wes Welker mold, he is more quick than fast, but is very explosive and very hard to cover. Has sure, solid hands and can make things happen with the ball. Will never be a deep threat, but is not afraid to be physical and go over the middle.

13. Ramses Barden, Cal Poly Tech (6'6, 230 lbs.)
Barden is a physical specimen who had elite production (over 4,000 yard for his career), but in a noncompetitive conference. Built with a massive frame and blessed great 4.45 40 speed considering how large he is, he certainly has all the physical tools to scare opposing DBs in the NFL. He actually has great body control, which is extremely impressive for his size, and can snatch the ball out of the air at its highest point. Will make the tough catch in the middle of the field and run over players with the ball. The lack of elite competition is concerning but his production indicates that he would most likely have been effective in the FBS too. A poor man's Calvin Johnson.

14. Demetrius Byrd, LSU (6'0', 200 lbs.)
This speedster is a true deep threat but needs to tweak his route running, hands, and YAC ability. Relies too much on his speed. He runs great deep routes but needs to work on his shorter routes, and can make catches in traffic but will often lose focus on easier passes and commit drops. Is not afraid to go over the middle. Had adequate production due to inconsistent quarterback play in 2008.

15. Mike Wallace, Mississippi (6'0", 200 lbs.)
Has blazing speed and is very dangerous with his YAC ability. Had good production in college and still has lots of upside to improve his game. Has very good body control when adjusting for the deep ball. Has average hands but could improve his consistency when catching the ball. Is not very physical and could have trouble when getting pressed. Is a decent route runner.

16. Patrick Turner, USC (6'5", 225 lbs.)
Has a massive frame and had great production at USC considering how much talent was there that he was competing with. Has above average speed for his size, runs polished routes, and is very physical. Will not have any isues when getting pressed in the NFL. Has decent YAC ability for his size. Could improve his consistency when catching the ball. Could also slightly improve his body control on the deep ball. One of the most underrated players in the entire draft.

17. Brooks Foster, North Carolina (6'1", 210 lbs.)
Physical receiver who will make catches over the middle and run over defenders. Runs decent routes and uses his body to shield DBs from making plays on the ball. Has great leaping ability and hands and will make the deep catch. Could improve on his explosiveness and speed but makes up for it with his physicality and size. Very well rounded receiver but lacks upside. Could have been more productive in college but played along side other solid receivers.

18. Louis Murphy, Florida (6'2", 205 lbs.)
Another well rounded receiver who has above average speed and can adjust his body well to passes. Also known for being physical and catching balls over the middle of the field. Runs decent routes. Could be a little more consistent with his hands and could improve his YAC ability. Uses his body well to shield defenders from the ball when making catches.

19. Pat White, West Virginia (6'0", 200 lbs.)
The former WVU quarterback had elite production in their spread offense and is one of the most dynamic college quarterbacks of all time. The athleticism he displayed on his rushes should translate to effective YAC ability. Should be able to pick up NFL routes fairly quickly and has potential to be an elite route runner considering most converted quarterbacks know how receivers should run routes, i.e. Michael Crabtree. Projected to be a slot receiver. Has great straight line speed. Offers an additional dimension in that he should be a very effective "wildcat" quarterback for an NFL team.

20. Jarett Dillard, Rice (5'10", 190 lbs.)
The most prolific receiver in the history of college football. Has records in receptions and receiving yards. Has outstanding hands. Has an elite 40+ inch vertical leap. Runs above average routes. Willing to make the tough catch and get physical. Unfortunately is undersized though. Has below average speed.

21. Brandon Gibson, Washington State (6'0", 210 lbs.)
Had great production in 2007 but dropped off in 2008. Has above average speed. Possesses decent hands, route running ability, and physicality. Is effective in adjusting to any ball. Is elusive with the ball but not very physical. Has good upside.

22. Kevin Ogletree, Virginia (6'1", 195 lbs.)
Has very good hands and body control when adjusting to balls. Has decent speed and route running ability. Possesses a nice vertical leap. Will make the tough catch over the middle. Had decent production in college. Needs to work on being more physical when running with the ball, and at the line getting jammed.

23. D.J. Boldin, Wake Forest (5'11", 220 lbs.)
A mold of his older brother Anquan Boldin. Very productive possession receiver who is very physical and can run with the ball. Led the ACC in receptions in 2008. Runs great routes and has solid hands. Does not have great speed. Does not have much upside and, like his older brother, is very underrated.

2009 NFL Draft Top RB Prospects

1. Chris Wells- Ohio State (6'1", 235 lbs.)
Is a massive and bruising runner who surprisingly has above average break away speed. His cutback ability is also good for his size. Has great vision when running between the tackles. Had an extremely productive career at Ohio State. Has questionable competitiveness and fumbles too much. Needs to improve in his receiving.

2. Knowshon Moreno- Georgia (5'11", 215 lbs.)
Had outstanding production in the SEC in only two years. Possesses elite lateral cutback ability. Runs extremely hard and not afraid to run over players. His passion for the game and leadership is outstanding. Has good vision and is not afraid to run between the tackles. Is a three down back who is great in the passing game as a blocker or receiver. Lacks ideal break away speed.

3. Donald Brown- Connecticut (5'10", 210 lbs.)
Led the nation in rushing with over 2,000 yards in 2008 who was a relative unknown before. Has elite vision and unbelievable patience. Possess a bruising stiff arm. Has slightly above average speed and quickness and is not afraid get physical. Can be effective in the passing game. Considered a very safe pick who will immediately contribute and is very coach-able.

4. LeSean McCoy- Pitt (5'10", 200 lbs.)
A very shifty runner with good breakaway speed. Was very productive at Pitt. Is a premier pass catching running back. Has decent vision. Needs to improve toughness. Would fit best in a system with a bruising back to complement him.

5. Andre Brown- N.C. State (6'0", 225 lbs.)
Has ideal size and bulk. Has an exceptional size/speed combo. Is an every down back who is effective in blocking and catching the ball out of the backfield. Is not very shifty but this is not very concerning due to his overall completeness. His production was not great but he was not fully utilized at N.C. State.

6. Glenn Coffee- Alabama (6'0", 210 lbs.)
Pound for pound the toughest running back in the country. Is very bruising and has a frame to add more weight. Has above average breakaway speed. Was very productive and underrated at Alabama. Not very shifty. Needs to improve his vision and receiving skills.

7. Shonn Greene- Iowa (5'10", 230 lbs.)
Had outstanding production his senior year while rushing for almost 2,000 yards. Is a brusing back who can run linebackers over. Has very good vision when following his blockers. Has decent balance. Is not very explosive though. Has below average speed and lateral quickness. Needs to work on his pass blocking and receiving. Is best suited in running back by committee system.

8. Cedric Peerman- Virginia (5'9", 215 lbs.)
Undersized vertically but has great bulk. Has an excellent strength/speed combo. Was the second strongest and second fastest running back at the combine this year. Has above average vision. Has good balance but not very shifty. Not effective in the passing game. Had only average production in college.

9. Jeremiah Johnson- Oregon (5'9", 205 lbs.)
Extremely quick laterally and has exceptional breakaway speed. Very explosive and flashy. Had great production his senior year. Has good vision. Lacks ideal size. Not effective in the passing game. Ideal in a running back by committee system.

10. Kory Sheets- Purdue (5'11, 205 lbs.)
Had elite production in his time at Purdue. Is extremely shifty and has a second gear in the open field. Has a very effective stiff arm for a back his size. Possess good hands when catching the ball and is an average pass blocker. Needs to improve vision though and run between the tackles more often. Has serious character concerns too. Could potentially be an every down back.

11. Rashad Jennings- Liberty (6'1", 230 lbs.)
Has a massive frame and is very powerful. Had great production and originally was on the Pitt squad. Has very good vision and is patient in allowing for blocks to develop, which many larger backs do not possess. Lacks explosivness though and is not a breakaway threat. Was not used too much in the passing game. His a great character though who transferred to Liberty to be closer to home for his ailing father.

12. Mike Goodson- Texas A&M (6'0", 205 lbs.)
Extremely elusive and shifty and has good straightline speed. Has a very effective stiff arm and has good balance. Is very effective in the passing game. Needs to improve his vision. His production was very subpar in college though and has a very questionable character.

13. Arian Foster- Tennessee (6'1", 225 lbs.)
Has exceptional size and was extremely productive in college. Is a powerful runner who has good balance and is patient when following his blockers. Has very good hands and is an effective pass blocker. Not very explosive though. Lacks ideal speed and quickness.

14. Javon Ringer- Michigan State (5'9", 205 lbs.)
Had outstanding production in college. While he is undersized he gives his all every play. Has very good vision and is patient. Not explosive and has no breakaway speed. Relies on effort, balance, and vsion.

15. James Davis- Clemson (5'11", 215 lbs.)
Had very good production in college. Has average speed, toughness, and vision. Not very shifty. Needs to improve his pass blocking and receiving skills.

2009 NFL Draft Top QB Prospects

1. Matthew Stafford- Georgia (6'3", 230 lbs.)
Posses elite arm strength and had exceptional production in his collegiate career. Has a solid, quick release. His accuracy and decision making looks questionable occasionally though. Give him a few years to develop and you have a franchise quarterback.

2. Mark Sanchez- USC (6'3", 225 lbs.)
Has decent arm strength and has excellent short range accuracy. Has the passion for the game and all of the intangibles you look for in a quarterback. Only has 16 collegiate starts. Has a slow release to make up for his average arm strength.

3. Josh Freeman- Kansas State (6'6", 250 lbs.)
Possess an enormous frame and elite arm strength. Has surprising athleticism when scrambling too. Inconsistent play in college will label him a boom or bust type player though.

4. Nate Davis- Ball State (6'2", 217 lbs.)
The MAC quarterback had amazing production in college, but in a spread offense. Has outstanding arm strength. Will need to work on certain technical aspects of his game, such as learning how to play in a pro style offense. Stock has taken a huge hit since the end of the season due to terrible games late in the season and a learning disability he has which was recently revealed.

5. Stephen Mcgee- Texas A&M (6'3", 225 lbs.)
Highly effective option quarterback whom many project will be an effective NFL quarterback if he improves his mechanics. Has average arm strength, above average accuracy, and exceptional scrambling ability. Only had three starts his senior year due to a shoulder injury.

6. Rhett Bomar- Sam Houston State (6'2", 220 lbs.)
The final quarterback in this year's class with elite arm strength. Had an outstanding freshman year at Oklahoma before being kicked out and transferring to Sam Houston State. Had only adequate production at the Southland Conference school though. Needs to improve accuracy and decision making. Character is highly questionable.

7. Brian Hoyer- Michigan State (6'2", 215 lbs.)
Has an elite release and above average accuracy. Only average arm strength. Had a very productive junior year but struggled his senior year after losing WR Devin Thomas.

8. John Parker Wilson- Alabama (6'1", 215 lbs.)
Had elite production at Alabama as their all time passing yards leader. Has above average accuracy and an average release but lacks arm strength. He surprised a lot of scouts at his pro day though in his deep throws though. His lack of ideal size is also concerning. Will be best suited in a west-coast system.

9. Tom Brandstater- Fresno State (6'5", 220 lbs.)
Had great production at Fresno State and has a massive frame. Has average arm strength and accuracy. With a few years to develop his mechanics and to add a few pounds to his frame, he could surprise a lot of critics.

10. Curtis Painter- Purdue (6'3", 225 lbs.)
At one point was an elite prospect but has seriously disappointed scouts with his decision making and lack of pocket presence when getting blitzed his junior and senior year. Needs to improve his mechanics and release. Had exceptional production at Purdue though and has good arm strength. Is a project who could eventually develop into an NFL quarterback, but currently has the odds stacked against him.

Eagles Trade For Jason Peters

After lobbying for a trade for about a year now, pro bowl LT Jason Peters was acquired by the Philadelphia eagles via a trade sending their 2009 first and fourth round picks, and an additional undisclosed 2010 pick to Buffalo. The Eagles have now solidified their left tackle position after losing LT Tra Thomas in free agency to Jacksonville. The Eagles had to address this need in the draft but knew that they would not be able to land an elite one unless they traded up into the top 10. The combination of him and newly acquired RT Stacy Andrews may give the Eagles a better offensive line going into this year after previously having an elite one with Thomas and RT Jon Runyan who was not re-signed.

Buffalo now has to address this need if they want to continue to develop their young quarterback Trent Edwards. Also, with their investment in WR Terrel Owens in the offseason, it will become a waste unless Edwards gets the protection he previously had. The best the Bills can hope for is for Alabama LT Andre Smith to fall to them at the 11th pick.

Lions Sign Ronald Curry

On Thursday, the Lions signed WR Ronald Curry who was cut from the Oakland Raiders earlier in the offseason. Looking to add receiver depth to their roster, the Lions have made a great move and now have one of best third receivers in the league who even has the ability to compete with WR Bryant Johnson as the starter opposite of WR Calvin Johnson. Although he fell out of favor with the Raiders last year, he was solid before putting up 717 yards off 55 catches in 2007 and 727 yards off 62 catches in 2006. After being out for vitually the entire year in 2005, he had 679 yards and 6 tds off 50 catches as a first year starter in 2004. Although he has never put up pro bowl numbers, before last year he was a very consistent and effective receiver. This is quite an achievement considering that Oakland is not quite synonymous with having successful receivers, i.e. Randy Moss and Javon Walker. The Raiders have never had effecive pass blocking or a premier quarterback during his time there, and although neither do the Lions currently, they are rebuilidng and are expected to take QB Matthew Stafford and possibly a LT with their first pick in the second round. These probable additions could potentially allow Curry to achieve more success than he ever previously had with the Raiders. As one of the most underrated receivers in the league, his speed and vertical ability will give the Lions another deep threat this year and will help in the development of Stafford, assuming he is picked by them.

AFC West Potential First Round Draft Pick Rankings

The Broncos potential picks are ranked according to who will most likely be picked at any point:

San Diego Chargers (#16)
1. Rey Maualuga, ILB- USC
2. Tyson Jackson, DE- LSU
3. Knowshon Moreno, RB- USC
4. Chris Wells, RB- Ohio State

Denver Broncos (#12, #18)
1. Tyson Jackson, DE- LSU
2. Everette Brown, DE- Florida State
3. Robert Ayers, DE- Tennessee
4. Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State
5. Mark Sanchez, QB- USC
6. Rey Maualuga, ILB- USC
7. Clay Matthews, OLB- USC
8. Brian Cushing, OLB- USC
9. Peria Jerry, DT- Mississippi

Oakland Raiders (#7)
1. Michael Crabtree, WR- Texas Tech
2. Jeremy Maclin, WR- Missourri
3. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR- Maryland
4. Andre Smith, LT- Alabama
5. Eugene Monroe, LT- Virginia

Kansas City Chiefs (#3)
1. Aaron Curry, OLB- Wake Forest
2. Michael Crabtree, WR- Texas Tech
3. Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB- Texas
4. B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College

AFC North Potential First Round Draft Pick Rankings

Pittsburgh Steelers
1. Alex Mack, C- California
2. Eric Wood, C- Louisville
3. Evander Hood, DT- Missourri
4. Darius Butler, CB- Connecticut
5. James Laurinaitis, ILB- Ohio State

Baltimore Ravens
1. Darius Butler, CB- Connecticut
2. Kenny Britt, WR- Rutgers
3. Hakeem Nicks, WR- North Carolina
4. James Laurinaitis, ILB- Ohio State
5. Percy Harvin, WR- Florida

Cincinnati Bengals
1. Andre Smith, LT- Alabama
2. Eugene Monroe, LT- Virginia
3. B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College
4. Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB- Texas
5. Michael Crabtree, WR- Texas Tech

Cleveland Browns
1. Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB- Texas
2. Michael Crabtree, WR- Texas Tech
3. B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College
4. Aaron Curry, OLB- Wake Forest

AFC South Potential First Round Draft Pick Rankings

Tennessee Titans (#30)
1. Larry English, DE- Northern Illinois
2. Hakeem Nicks, WR- North Carolina
3. Kenny Britt, WR- Rutgers
4. James Laurinaitis, ILB- Ohio State
5. Alex Mack, C- California
6. Percy Harvin, WR- Florida
7. Evander Hood, DT- Missouri

Indianapolis Colts (#27)
1. Peria Jerry, DT- Ole Miss
2. Kenny Britt, WR- Rutgers
3. Chris Wells, RB- Ohio State
4. James Laurinaitis, ILB- Ohio State
5. Hakeem Nicks, WR- North Carolina

Houston Texans (#15)
1. Brian Cushing, OLB- USC
2. Rey Maualuga, ILB- USC
3. Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State
4. Chris Wells, RB- Ohio State

Jacksonville Jaguars (#9)
1. Jeremy Maclin, WR- Missouri
2. B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College
3. Michael Crabtree, WR- Texas Tech
4. Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State
5. Mark Sanchez, QB- USC

AFC East Potential First Round Draft Pick Rankings

Miami Dolphins (#25)
1. Vontae Davis, CB- Illinois
2. Darrius Butler, CB- UConn
3. Peria Jerry, DT- Ole Miss
4. Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State
5. Kenny Britt, WR- Rutgers

New England Patriots (#23)
1. Clay Matthews, OLB- USC
2. Brian Cushing, OLB- USC
3. Darius Butler, CB- UConn
4. Larry English, OLB- Northern Illinois
5. Vontae Davis, CB- Illinois
6. James Laurinaitis, ILB- Ohio State

New York Jets (#17)
1. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR- Maryland
2. Percy Harvin, WR- Florida
3. Tyson Jackson, DE- LSU

Buffalo Bills (#11)
1. Robert Ayers, DE- Tennessee
2. Everette Brown, DE- Florida State
3. Brandon Pettigrew, TE- Oklahoma State
4. B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College

Buccaneers Sign Byron Leftwich

Today it was reported on ESPN.com that Tampa Bay signed QB Byron Leftwich to a two year $7.5 million deal. While it is currently unclear what his role on the team is, one would have to guess that as of now he is not the starter due to the fact that QB Luke McCown will be making $5 million this year with his current contract. But the Bucs would not have made this move if they did not want him to atleast compete for the starting job given that QB Brian Griese is already a solid backup. Given that the Bucs made so many moves in the offseason to upgrade their offense, it seems as if he was signed because they don't have full confidence in McCown and need a quarterback who can immediately get the most out of their investments in WR Antonio Bryant, and TE Kellen Winslow. In the meantime, McCown, and maybe still QB Josh Freeman, will develop while Leftwich has the reigns.

He flashed some skill this season when stepping in for QB Ben Roethlisberger with the Steelers and showed teams that he is still capable of being a successful starting NFL quarterback. Although he did not quite meet expectations in Jacksonville, I still think he has potential to be a solid QB. He has great arm strength and pocket presence but has a very slow delivery. It did not seem to hinder his performance last year though. I really think that the past two years has served as a wake up call and that he will finally be ready to be the quarterback he was drafted to be. He now has two great weapons in Bryant and Winslow and could do some serious damage with them.

NFC West Potential First Round Draft Pick Rankings

Arizona Cardinals (#31)
1. Donald Brown, RB- Connecticut
2. Chris Wells, RB- Ohio State
3. Louis Delmas, FS- Western Michian State
4. James Laurinaitis, ILB- Ohio State
5. Knowshon Moreno, RB- Georgia

San Francisco 49ers (#10)
1. Jeremy Maclin, WR- Missouri
2. Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB- Penn State
3. Michael Crabtree, WR- Texas Tech
5. B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College
6. Mark Sanchez, QB- USC
7. Andre Smith, LT- Alabama

Seattle Seahawks (#4)
1. Mark Sanchez, QB- USC
2. Eugene Monroe, LT- Virginia
3. Matt Stafford, QB- Georgia
4. Aaron Curry, OLB- Wake Forest
5. B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College

St. Louis Rams (#2)
1. Jason Smith, LT- Baylor
2. Eugene Monroe, LT- Virginia
3. Aaron Curry, OLB- Wake Forest
4. Michael Crabtree, WR- Texas Tech
5. Matt Stafford, QB- Georgia

NFC North Potential First Round Draft Pick Rankings

Minnesota Vikings (#22)
1. Hakeem Nicks, WR- North Carolina
2. Kenny Britt, WR- Rutgers
3. Brian Cushing, OLB- USC
4. Percy Harvin, WR- Florida
5. Everette Brown, DE- Florida State
6. Vontae Davis, CB- Illinois

Chicago Bears (No Picks)

Green Bay Packers (#9)
1. Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB- Penn State
2. Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB- Texas
3. B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College
4. Tyson Jackson, DE- LSU
5. Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State

Detroit Lions (#1)
1. Matt Stafford, QB- Georgia
2. Jason Smith, LT- Baylor
3. Eugene Monroe, LT- Virginia
4. Aaron Curry, OLB- Wake Forest

Detroit Lions (#20)
1. Peria Jerry, DT- Mississippi
2. Clay Matthews, OLB- USC
3. Michael Oher, LT- Mississippi
4. Robert Ayers, DE- Mississippi
5. Everette Brown, DE- Florida State
6. Eben Britton, LT- Arizona
7. Rey Maualuga, ILB- USC
8. Brandon Pettigrew, TE- Oklahoma State
9. Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State
10. Larry English, DE- Northern Illinois

NFC South Potential First Round Draft Pick Rankings

Carolina Panthers (No Picks)

Atlanta Falcons (#24)
1. Peria Jerry, DT- Mississippi
2. Darrius Butler, CB- Connecticut
3. Brandon Pettigrew, TE- Oklahoma State
4. Vontae Davis, CB- Illinois
5. Brian Cushing, OLB- USC

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (#19)
1. Josh Freeman, QB- Kansas State
2. Robert Ayers, DE- Tennessee
3. Rey Maualuga, ILB- USC
4. Brian Cushing, OLB- USC
5. Malcom Jenkins, CB- Ohio State
6. Peria Jerry, DT- Mississippi
7. Everette Brown, DE- Florida State
8. Mark Sanchez, QB- USC

New Orleans Saints (#14)
1. Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State
2. Brian Cushing, OLB- USC
3. Rey Maualuga, ILB- USC
4. Vontae Davis, CB- Illinois
5. Chris Wells, RB- Ohio State

NFC East Potential First Round Draft Pick Rankings

The Eagles potential picks are ranked according to who will most likely be picked at any point:

New York Giants (#29)
1. Kenny Britt, WR- Rutgers
2. Hakeem Nicks, WR- North Carolina
3. Alex Mack, C- California
4. James Laurinaitis, LB- Ohio State
5. Darrius Butler, CB- Connecticut

Philadelphia Eagles (#21, #28)
1. Brandon Pettigrew, TE-Oklahoma State
2. Chris Wells, RB- Ohio State
3. Knowshon Moreno, RB- Georgia
4. Kenny Britt, WR- Rutgers
5. Eben Britton, LT- Arizona
6. Hakeem Nicks, WR- North Carolina
7. Robert Ayers, DE- Tennessee
8. Everette Brown, DE- Tennessee

Dallas Cowboys (No picks)

Washington Redskins (#12)
1. Michael Oher- LT, Mississippi
2. Robert Ayers- DE, Tennessee
3. Andre Smith- LT, Alabama
4. Everette Brown- DE, Florida State
5. Brian Cushing- OLB, USC

Laurent Robinson To The Rams

The Falcons traded third year WR Laurent Robinson to the Rams today and in return they switched their draft positions in the 5th and 6th rounds. This was a huge move for the Rams as they continue to provide QB Marc Bulger with receiving options along side second year WR Donnie Avery. Laurent Robinson is a very talented young receiver who has a great size/speed combo. At 6'2" he clocked a 4.38 in the 40 yard dash in the 2007 NFL combine and was then selected in the third round by the Falcons that year. In his rookie year, he managed to gain 437 yards off 37 receptions after appearing in 15 games, and only starting 6 of them, for the anemic 2007 Falcons offense which featured 3 different starting quarterbacks. It is quite an achievement for any rookie to put up those numbers in only 6 starts, especially on an offense that was as bad as the Falcons two years ago. Unfortunately, he was buried in the depth chart last year due to a lingering hamstring injury, WR Michael Jenkins' career resurrection, and head coach Mike Smith favoring his draft pick WR Harry Douglas over him.

With Robinson going into that magical third year where receivers normally break out, and on a team where he will undoubtedly be a starter, and maybe even the first receiving option, I expect him to be a fantasy sleeper. A few pieces will have to come into place for the Rams offense this year though for Robinson to have a productive year though. Bulger struggled last year with rookie receiver Donnie Avery as his top option and an offensive line that offered no protection for him. The Rams are expected to draft either LT Jason Smith or LT Eugue Monroe second overall in this years draft to give Bulger the protection he needs to be the effective quarterback that he is. This selection will also help out RB Steven Jackosn put up his typical big numbers to help support the passing game too. Not to mention the signing of the elite interior lineman Jason Brown will also only help this offense get back to where they used to be a few years ago. It seems that all of the pieces are being put in the right places to allow for Robinson to continue from his 2007 success and be a legit fantasy contributor for the 2009 season.

Jeff Garcia To The Raiders

The Oakland Raiders signed QB Jeff Garcia today to a one year contract to back up QB Jamarcus Russell. The interesting thing is that right now Garcia is better than Russell and will probably end up replacing him as the starter at some point this season. The Raiders are expected to take a WR in the first round of the draft though, which could help with Russell's development, but many have already attached the bust label to him. Also, teams do not usually sign backup QBs to a one year deal. They already have a backup in Andrew Walter who is signed on to stay with the team for multiple years. As much as the Raiders will claim they plan to use Garcias as a backup, I firmly believe he is more of an insurance policy who will most likely step in at some point this season.

Campbell's Value Over Cutler

In the aftermath of the Jay Cutler trade saga, the Washington Redskins are currently in the middle of repairing the relationship with their current starting QB Jason Campbell after rumors were floating around the league that they were trying to shop him for the pro bowl Denver QB. While Campbell is taking the professional, and anti-Cutler route, and claiming that everything is fine, sources from within the team are, not surprisingly, saying that he is extremely "pissed" about the whole situation, according to profootballtalk.com The Redskins have been drawing heavy criticism for failing to land Cutler and thus alienating their young QB, very similar to how Denver got themselves in their situation with Cutler in the first place. While Cutler is a star in the league and Campbell is still developing, I think it would have been unwise to deal Campbell in the first place.

Jason Campbell has had to learn a different offense every single year that hes been in the league thus far. Cutler has had the same offense in place since his rookie year. Yet Campbell managed to match Cutler completion of record of 62.3% while learning his new offense. Campbell had a very respectable QB rating of 84.3 while Cutler narrowly edged him out with an 86. If QB rating is an accurate measurement of quarterback production, then the Redskins would have been crazy to give up Campbell and numerous first round draft picks. The main reason Cutler had the higher rating was because he had more attempts because he played on a team that is extremely pass happy, and thus had more yards. Cutler gained 4,526 yards on 616 attempts, whereas Campbell had 3,245 yards on 456 attempts. Also, although both played in a west-coast system, Washington's style features many more shorter passes compared to Denver's. Thus Campbell had an average completion of 6.3 yards compared to Cutler's 7.4 yards. This then leads to the one potential knock on Campbell in that he probably should have had a higher completion percentage, but one must remember that he was learning a new offense and does not have the personnel that Denver has on the line and in their receiving corps which I will touch on later.

What is most important to look at though is their touchdown-interception ratio. Cutler had a little less than twice as many touchdowns, 25 compared to Campbell's 13, but actually had three times as many interceptions, 18 compared to Campbell's 6. Cutler makes way too many mistakes with the ball, which thus leads to interceptions. His offense was more wide open than Campbell's, which naturally leads to more interceptions, but this really should have led to more touchdowns too, especially given the fact that his receivers can really stretch the field and make plays with field with the ball in their hands.

This then brings me to the next topic, the teammates surrounding them. Cutler had an elite receiving corps in Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal who have amazing YAC ability, whereas Campbell's is really only average at best. Also Campbell's offensive line was dismantled the whole year basically. LT Chris Samuels and RT Jon Jansen once again suffered serious injuries midway through the season. The Broncos offensive line was elite with rookie LT Ryan Clady giving up only half a sack the entire year.

Luckily for the Skins, they did not win in the Jay Cutler sweepstakes and get to keep their first round picks, and maybe more importantly, Jason Campbell. Look for him to have his best year this year with not having to learn a new playbook for the first time in his career and also with second year WRs Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly and second year TE Fred Davis going into the season with a year of experience under their belts. Look for Cutler to put up some of the worst numbers in his career with a Bears team that focuses on running the ball much more than the Broncos. He will also have to deal with a below average receiving corps and average offensive line this year. I strongly believe that this trade proposal will seem trivial at the end of this year and Campbell will finally emerge into the elite quarterback that Washington has been waiting for him to become.

Plaxico Burress Released

In other NFL news today, Plaxico Burress was finally released from the New York Giants. All leads point to that he will most likely being goin to prison by accepting a lesser charge. With the play the Giants offense showed last season after he was shot himself, they need to somehow replace him immediately if they want to make another super bowl run. Anquan Boldin rumors were flying around a few weeks ago but those have seemed to die down. Maybe now that he has been finally released perhaps they could fire up again but I really don't see the Cardinals letting him go. I also do not think that Braylon Edwards will be traded. He had a down year this year after being a premier receiver two years ago and I expect him to fully rebound.

What is most interesting about this ordeal though is that there will is a receiver in the draft this year who is almost a carbon copy of Burress who is even a local Jersey guy. 6'5" Rutgers WR Kenny Britt very well could be available when the Giants pick and seems to be the perfect replacement for him. Unfortunately, first round receivers receivers normally take about three years to develop into the star receivers they are expected to be, if they do not become busts which is always very likely. It will be interesting to see what the Giants plan to do about this issue, if anything at all, throughout the rest of the offseason.

Why The Broncos Got The Better Of The Cutler Deal

Although Denver lost arguably the top young quarterback in the league, they should still be optimistic because of the fact that they have Josh McDaniels, as stupid as he is, as their head coach. The man behind the development of Tom Brady and Matt Cassel has an excellent new project in Kyle Orton and can easily mold him into an effective starting NFL quarterback, given the talent he flashed last year. He possess the football smarts and intangibles it takes to succeed as a quarterback in the NFL and now has maybe the best in the business to help groom him. Add to that, he now goes into the situation that allowed Cutler to thrive, a pass happy team with an amazing offensive line and receiving corps. One should expect him to improve significantly simply from being surrounded by his new offense.

While people are calling out the Broncos for actually dealing their young star QB, I really think that three years from now it will be one of the smartest moves they could have made. Granted, Jay Cutler is immensely talented and is undeniably a much better quarterback than Orton, things should still be fine with Orton. Now also, those new 1st round picks can now go toward rebuilding that defense. They are really only a few pieces away from having an effective defense and now have been given the keys to acquiring the personnel to make major moves.

Jay Cutler To The Bears!

In a somewhat surprising move, QB Jay Cutler has been traded, in principle so far, to the Chicago Bears. After talks were heating up in the past few days about him landing in Washington D.C., the Broncos totally hit us with a curve ball and sent him to the Windy City. If he is going to achieve any type of success he had last year two things will have to happen. Firstly, Chicago will need for LT Chris Williams, who was his Vanderbilt teammate, to step up and become that franchise LT they were looking for him to be last year. Secondly, they will need to address their receiver issues even more now and snag a receiver in the second round, such as Brian Robiskie from Ohio State or a Kenny Britt or Hakeem Nicks if they slide down to the middle of the second round. Cutler had an elite offensive line and receiving corps in Denver which is why he achieved so much success there. I think this might not be the best move for the Bears because Kyle Orton did flash from time to time that he could be their franchise quarterback. They have so many issues offensively that even though Jay Cutler is a significant upgrade from Kyle Orton, he may not end being as big of an upgrade as the Bears project him to be. The receivers they have there now such as Brandon Lloyd, who actually was pretty solid when healthy last year, Devin Hester and Earl Bennett, another one of his Vanderbilt teammates who he will obviously have chemistry with, could wind up being decent enough to allow Cutler to achieve his Denver success, but it would be wise for the Bears to surround him with whatever he needs given how much they gave up for him.

Mock Draft 1.0

1. Detroit Lions- Jason Smith, LT- Baylor
With new head coach Jim Schwartz in control now, priority #1 will be to establish a strong foundation on the offensive line given his philosophy. Getting that franchise LT is a nice place to start. Although a franchise quarterback is needed, Schwartz knows their simply is not one available to pick at that top slot and cannot risk setting the franchise back any farther than it is, if that's possible.

2. St. Louis Rams- Eugene Monroe, LT- Virginia
With the horrendous play by the offensive line, and the departure of former franchise LT Orlando Pace, the Rams will almost be forced into making this pick. OLB Aaron Curry will be tempting here, but the Rams simply need to take a LT such as Monroe in order to finally give QB Marc Bulger some protection and to get the most out of RB Steven Jackson.

3. Kansas City Chiefs- Aaron Curry, OLB- Wake Forest
Regarded as the most talented player in the draft, and one of the most talented linebackers to come out in the past decade, Curry should have an immediate impact on this lackluster Kansas City defense. New GM Scott Pioli covets players such as Curry who are versatile and will feel as if he hit the jackpot with this pick.

4. Seattle Seahawks- Matthew Stafford, QB- Georgia
While this may seem surprising, the Seahawks know that with an aging and battered QB Matt Hasselbeck still under reigns, they will need to eventually need to address this position. Following the Packers model with QB Aaron Rodgers, the Seahawks will take the strong-armed, yet inconsistent, quarterback and let him sit and learn from Hasselbeck until he is ready.

5. Cleveland Browns- Brian Orakpo, DE- Texas
Registering only 17 sacks last year, new head coach Eric Mangini knows that he needs to improve this pass rush for his 3-4 scheme to have any success. With Players such as massive DT Shaun Rogers patrolling the middle of the line, OLB Kamerion Wimbley developing his pass rush skills, and LB D'Quell Jackson leading the NFL in tackles, Orakpo should not have too much pressure on him to have an immediate impact on this squad looking to become the playoff-caliber team they were two years ago.

6. Cincinnati Bengals- Andre Smith, LT- Alabama
Although his combine performance was literally non-existent, and his pro day left a lot to be desired, his game tape will not allow him to fall out of the top 10. The Bengals know that they need to improve their offensive line and give QB Carson Palmer the protection he needs to be successful. LG Stacey Andrews is gone and LT Levi Jones's status is in question, so this is a must for this team looking to improve offensively.

7. Oakland Raiders- Michael Crabtree, WR- Texas Tech
Quite simply, Crabtree is a special talent and a can't miss prospect who should have an extremely productive career. Al Davis needs a go-to receiver for QB Jamarcus Russell to sling the ball to for years to come. Offensive line is another need for this team but at the 7th pick, it would be a reach to take someone such as LT Michael Oher to bolster the unit.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars- B.J. Raji, DT- Boston College
Although defensive tackle is not an immediate need, the Jaguars defense is in a rebuilding mode and will use this as a value pick given that Raji is a top 5 talent. Raji should be a force in the middle for years to come and will benefit from playing next to DT John Henderson. The selection should also help in the development of defensive ends DEs Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves.

9. Green Bay Packers- Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB- Penn State
With new defensive coordinator Dom Capers installing his 3-4 scheme, the Packers will need someone opposite of OLB Aaron Kampman to have a successful pass rush. After dissapionting at the combine, Maybin came back with a freakish showing at his pro day and once again established himself as one of the elite DE/OLB hybrids in the draft.

10. San Francisco 49ers- Jeremy Maclin, WR- Missouri
The 49ers are committed to a competition between QBs Shaun Hill and Alex Smith and will need a premier receiver to help with their development. The 49ers will not be able to pass on Maclin given the glaring need for a receiver and the value associated with this pick.

11. Buffalo Bills- Robert Ayers, DE- Tennessee
Improving the pass rush, after DE Aaron Schobel's struggles when healthy last year, is priority #1 for the underachieving Bills defense. While many have DE Everette Brown rated higher than Ayers, the Bills will realize that the one year wonder will fit much better into their 4-3 scheme than the undersized Brown.

12. Denver Broncos- Tyson Jackson, DE- LSU
Many holes need to be filled on this horrendous defense, and it is not often that a true 3-4 DE comes around with as much talent as Jackson. Regarded as one of the safest picks in the draft who is effective in both passing rushing and run stopping, it would be almost impossible for the Broncos to pass on him.

13. Washington Redskins- Michael Oher, LT- Ole Miss
The Skins geriatric offensive line has been breaking down for far too long and needs to be addressed immediately. With the dominance Oher showed frequently in his college career, the Skins will hit the jackpot and have their replacement for franchise LT Chris Samuels when he is ready to step in. In the mean time, he will be able to sit and learn from Samuels and fix the inconsistencies he showed during his senior year.

14. New Orleans Saints- Malcolm Jenkins, CB- Ohio State
The Saints will continue to revamp their secondary and take the Thorpe Award winner Jenkins. A slow 40 yard dash time in the combine has hurt his stock, but he remains as the top defensive back in the draft given his physicality and ball skills.

15. Houston Texans- Brian Cushing, OLB- USC
The Texans are starting to get impatient and are desparate to gain the franchise's first playoff birth this year. They will look to address the biggest need in order to finally break the barrier in that competitive AFC South. OLB is the biggest hole that needs to be filled and Cushing is an elite prospect who should be able to contribute immediately.

16. San Diego Chargers- Rey Maualugua, ILB- USC
The Chargers will be looking to rebound from their sub-par 2008 season and fill the glaring hole at ILB with the ferocious Maualuga. They will be selecting him at a premium at the 16th pick and should expect him to contribute immediatley.

17. New York Jets- Percy Harvin, WR- Florida
The Jets need are committed to developing their young quarterbacks and will need a playmaker at receiver to help with that process. Harvin is simply the most dynamic and dangerous player in the draft with the ball in his hands and will be too attractive for the Jets to pass up. Will be a nice complement to WR Jerricho Cotchery, but is the epitome of a boom-or-bust prospect who will have to learn to run NFL routes.

18. Chicago Bears- Darius Heyward-Bey, WR- Maryland
The Bears have already claimed their commitment to sticking with QB Kyle Orton after the skill he flashed last year and will need to upgrade their receiving corps if they expect him to develop further. Heyward-Bey is the most explosive receiver, and maybe overall player, in the draft and will benefit the other receivers with his ability to stretch the field. Is another boom-or-bust prospect who must become more consistent with his technical skills.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Josh Freeman, QB- Kansas State
New head coach Raheem Morris will learn from the mistakes of his predecessor Jon Gruden in not developing a young quarterback and will pass on QB Mark Sanchez to select the massive gun-slinger because of his ridiculous upside. As a very raw talent, he will need a few years to develop and hone in on his skills. In the meantime, it seems as if QB Josh McCown will be given the opportunity to manage the offense until Freeman will be ready. Going defensively is also an option here given the overhaul they had this offseason, but Freeman is just too tempting at this point.

20. Detroit Lions- Mark Sanchez, QB- USC
In the most stunning development of the draft thus far, QB Mark Sanchez will still be unselected at this point, and the Lions will grab their franchise quarterback at pick 20 rather than pick 1. So many teams are just not in the market for a QB in the first round, especially given this year's poor QB class. Sanchez should expect to fall if not picked in the top 10 similar to QB Brady Quinn did two years ago. The Lions will be thrilled to snag him this late in the round.

21. Philadelphia Eagles- Brandon Pettigrew, TE- Oklahoma State
This Eagles not only get value with this pick in that they get the premier TE in the draft who could have easily went to Buffalo at 11, but QB Donovan McNabb will get the star TE he never had with L.J. Smith. Upgrades in receiving and pass blocking are both needs to be addressed by Philadelphia, and they help themselves in both of these areas with drafting Pettigrew this late in the round.

22. Minnesota Vikings- Hakeem Nicks, WR- North Carolina
Nicks could be one of the top 3 receivers coming from this draft simply because he is such as safe pick. While he is not a burner, he did put up a solid numbers in the 4.5 range in the 40 yard dash at the combine and is possibly the most NFL ready receiver in the draft with his route running. Add to that he has rock solid hands and is one of the most accomplished receivers in this years class. He should offer immediate help to the Vikings and could be the final piece they need to make a super bowl run after QB Sage Rosenfels was brought into compete with QB Tavaris Jackson.

23. New England Patriots- Everette Brown, DE/OLB- Florida State
In probably the most valuable pick of the first round thus far, potential top 10 pick Brown will slip all the way to the Patriots due to his ideal lack of size and land in the perfect situation for himself and be an edge rusher in their 3-4 scheme. Not only will this be good for Brown, but the Patriots will end up end up filling the glaring hole left on the edge after OLB Mike Vrabel was traded to the Chiefs. Brown is a premier pass rusher and the Patriots really could not have gotten any luckier with this pick.

24. Atlanta Falcons- Peria Jerry, DT- Ole Miss
The Falcons took a huge hit in their defensive unit in the offseason after their breakout season last year. GM Thomas Dimitroff will not be looking to digress and will take the big man from Ole Miss. Leading the SEC in tackles behind the line last year, he will be a great pick for this Falcons this late and could contribute immediately. Cornerback is also an option here, but Dimitroff has already hinted that the team is committed to the corps they have now.

25. Miami Dolphins- Vontae Davis, CB- Illinois
With some sources having him higher rated than CB Malcom Jenkins, the Dolphins won't think twice on taking Davis. Their secondary took a hit this offseason and will be thrilled to land the combine warrior this late in the draft. Though he is gifted with premier size, speed, and strength, Miami will need to work on helping him improve his technical ability if they expect him to have an immediate impact.

26. Baltimore Ravens- Darius Butler, CB- Connecticut
Losing longtime starters at cornerback, and former pro bowlers, Chris McAllister and Samari Rolle, and former nickel CB Corey Ivey was huge for this squad. The signing of CB Dominique Foxworth was only the first step in rebuilding the cornerback corps. Darius Butler may be the best shutdown corner in this draft should flourish in this defense for years to come.

27. Indianapolis Colts- James Laurinaitis, ILB- Ohio State
The Colts have never had issues with ignoring physical limitations and drafting according to value and production at the collegiate level. The selection of WR Anthony Gonzalez, Laurinaitis's former teammate, is a perfect example of this. They will stay true to their mantra by picking the highly touted Laurinaitis to bolster an already decent linebacking unit.

28. Philadelphia Eagles- Chris Wells, RB- Ohio State
RB Brian Westbrook is breaking down and their rushing game has always been the clog on their team that has held them back from that long awaited super bowl victory. Reid was in the doghouse last year for much of the season and knows that something needs to be done immediately to break through the barrier. The Eagles would rather look to grab a back later in the draft but won't be able to pass up on arguably the best one being available this late in the round, who will serve as a perfect complement to Westbrook.

29. New York Giants- Kenny Britt, WR- Rutgers
The Giants could not be any more loaded on defense and on the offensive line and will take the tall Rutgers standout to replace WR Plaxico Burress, who will most likely end up serving jail time. The Giants will be looking for another super bowl appearance after falling short last year because of the lack of a big receiver, and will put themselves in a perfect position to do so with this pick.

30. Tennessee Titans- Clay Matthews, OLB- USC
The Titans will snag the former walk-on to help solidify their premier defense. This pick is mostly value based but he could end up starting immediately due to his work ethic and speed he will bring to the position.

31. Arizona Cardinals- Knowshon Moreno, RB- Georgia
In yet another surprise value pick, the Cardinals will land arguably the best RB in Moreno who will be a perfect complement to incumbent RB Tim Hightower. Their running game was the weak link in their super bowl run last year and will get an immediate boost from the young SEC star.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers- Alex Mack, C- California
The Super Bowl winning Steelers do not have too many needs to be addressed and certainly will not be afraid of drafting for value, as they did last year with RB Rashard Mendenhall, by snagging Mack. As the best interior lineman in the draft, he will help support an offensive line that has room for improvement. Look for him to contribute immediately at either center or even guard due to his versatility.

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