Names To Look For In Round 2

DaQuan Bowers, DE, Clemson
DaQuan Bowers was supposed to be the number 1 pick, but knee issues have curbed that. This kid has 1st round talent if healthy and he will. Anyone who gets him at this point got an absolute steal.

Brooks Reed, DE/OLB, Arizona
Any team that needs a filler in those positions (Ahem Patriots, ahem) this would be the guy you want. He's ferocious, has long flowing hair and is a smart kid. He can fill in at DE, but is more of an OLB. He again would be 1st round talent in the 2nd round.

Aaron Williams CB/S Texas, Brandon Harris CB, Miami
Both really good corners. I like these guys as much as Prince Africa Giants pick. Anyone who picks either will be very happy they fell to him.

Ryan Mallett QB, Arkansas
Biggest arm in the draft, kind of a douche

Andy Dalton QB TCU
Way better of a choice than Christian Ponder

Colin Kaepernick, QB, Nevada
A personal favorite for me, have been bragging about him for years, wild card.

WR's Titus Young Boise St, Randall Cobb Kentucky
Two really talented guys. If Cobb had a QB in college he would have been a top 10 pick.

Our Mock Drafts

DP's:
1. Carolina Panthers: MARCELL DAREUS DT Alabama
2. Denver Broncos: Nick Fairley DT Auburn
3. Buffalo Bills: Blaine Gabbert QB Mizzou
4. Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green WR Georgia
5. Arizona Cardinals: Von Miller OLB Texas A&M
6. Cleveland Browns: Da'Quan Bowers DE Clemson
7. San Fransisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson CB LSU
8. Tennessee Titans: Cam Newton QB Auburn
9. Dallas Cowboys: Robert Quinn DE UNC
10. Washington Redskins: Jake Locker QB Washington
11. Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
12. Minnesota Vikings: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
13. Detroit Lions: Tyron Smith, OT, USC
14. St. Louis Rams: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple
15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Aldon Smith, DE/OLB, Mizzou
17. New England Patriots: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
18. San Diego Chargers: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
19. New York Giants: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
21. Kansas City Chiefs: Brooks Reed, DE, Arizona
22. Indianapolis Colts: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
24. New Orleans Saints: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
25. Seattle Seahawks: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
26. Baltimore Ravens: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami
27. Atlanta Falcons: Bruce Carter, OLB, UNC
28. New England Patriots: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
29. Chicago Bears: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pitt
30. New York Jets: Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor
31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida
32. Green Bay Packers: Marcus Cannon, OL, TCU



BMack:
1. Carolina Panthers: Blaine Gabbert QB Mizzou
2. Denver Broncos: MARCELL DAREUS DT Alabama
3. Buffalo Bills: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
4. Cincinnati Bengals: AJ Green WR Georgia
5. Arizona Cardinals: Von Miller OLB Texas A&M
6. Cleveland Browns: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
7. San Fransisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
8. Tennessee Titans: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
9. Dallas Cowboys: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
10. Washington Redskins: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
11. Houston Texans: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
12. Minnesota Vikings: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
13. Detroit Lions: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cameron Jordan, DE, California
17. New England Patriots: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple
18. San Diego Chargers: Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
19. New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, OL, Florida
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB, Purdue
21. Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
22. Indianapolis Colts: Tyron Smith, OT, USC
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
24. New Orleans Saints: Brooks Reed, DE, Arizona
25. Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington
26. Baltimore Ravens: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
27. Atlanta Falcons: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
28. New England Patriots: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
29. Chicago Bears: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
30. New York Jets: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor
32. Green Bay Packers: Justin Houston, LB, Georgia

Fuck the Whole Pick By Pick, The Draft Is Tomorrow

DP's Picks:
24. NO: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
25. Sea: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
26. Balt: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami
27. Atl: Bruce Carter, OLB, UNC
28. NE: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
29. Chi: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pitt
30. NYJ: Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor
31. Pitt: Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida
32. GB: Marcus Cannon, OL, TCU

BMack's Picks:
24. NO: Brooks Reed, DE, Arizona
Fills the need at DE for the Saints, and adds a good pass rusher to a team that really needs one.

25. Sea: Jake Locker, QB, Washington
I like Mallet a lot, but with all the questions surrounding being a booze bag and what not I think Seattle takes a pass. I also like Locker a lot and if Seattle can bring back Matt Hasselbeck for one more year I think he could be real good.

26. Balt: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
Ravens need to improve thier defensive backfield, and Smith could end up being the 2nd best CB in this draft.

27. Atl: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
Was projected to be a top 15 pick last year, but dropped in this years rankings (nerve damage/5 less sack then 2010), could be a steal this late in the first round.

28. NE: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
Dude is huge (6-foot-8 319 pounds), and the Patriots could be very thin on the OL depending on what happens with the CBA/free agency.

29. Chi: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
The Bears have to find a way to protect Cutler, this is a good start,

30. NYJ: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
Big, strong pass rusher is exactly what the Jets need, but what makes him special is he is great against the run.

31. Pitt: Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor
Not a sexy pick, but lets be honest the Steelers have to find a way to protect Big Ben.

32. GB: Justin Houston, LB, Georgia
Gives the Packers another OLB pass rushing option other then just Matthews. Houston is also versitle, and could eventually be a DE, another need for the Packers.

With The 23rd Pick In The NFL Draft The Philadelphia Eagles Select....

DP's Pick:
Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

I am a big fan of any person named Jimmy Smith, so regardless if he turns out to be a boom or a bust, I will like this pick. Smith has had some incidents in the past but he's on the same par talent wise as anyone not named Patrick Peterson. The Eagles need someone opposite of Asante Samuel and Smith could fit right in there. Again, his name is Jimmy Smith he's going to be good.

BMack's Pick:
Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

Castonzo is not the best runner blocker, but he is a hell of a pass blocker, and would fit well with the Eagles. He is quick for his size (6'7" 311 lbs). He is also known as a smart kid, which could be good, because Andy Reid like to run a lot of different packages in his offense, which should only expand with Vick getting more time. Plus BS pumps solid offensive lineman seemingly every year.

With the 22nd Pick In The NFL Draft The Indianapolis Colts Select....

DP's Pick:
Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

I'm not going to sit here and act like I thought of this pick. Todd McShay has this pick and it makes the most sense. If the Colts want to keep succeeding you want to protect the person that gives them the best chance... Peyton Manning. He's 6-8, 319 and with the Colts O-Line getting a little older it never hurts to get younger on the blind side.

BMack's Pick:
Tyron Smith, OT, USC

Smith should never have fallen this far, but if he does what a steal for the Colts. He is a guy who can step up immediatley, and the Colts really need to revamp their offensive line. DP is 100% right, if the Colts are going to do anything for years to come they need to keep the pressure off Manning. Smith is a little raw, but has the highest ceiling of maybe any offensive lineman in the draft.

With The 21st Pick In The NFL Draft The Kansas City Chiefs Select....

DP's Pick:
Brooks Reed, DE, Arizona

This is a kid who is ferocious and his hair matches his wild style of play. He is a high character guy so thats a plus for Scott Pioli, and can come off both sides of the line. The Chiefs are a work in progress, but as soon as their defense improves, so will their team.

BMack's Pick:
Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor

This is a real risky pick, because Taylor has been in trouble in the past (assault), and has trouble controlling his weight at times, but he is a huge (listed at 334 more like 350) and moves pretty well. Taylor would be a big upgrade over anything KC at NT, and if he can keep his head right could end up being a steal.

With The 20th Pick In The NFL Draft The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Select...

DP's Pick:
Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA

With all of the DE's practically off the board the Bucs select a LB. The passed two years the Bucs selected 2 DT's so getting a physical specimen such as Ayers is a must. He should be able to shoot the gaps as well as be decent in cover. He's also a great tackler so that's always a plus.

BMack's Pick:
Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB, Purdue

There are some questions if Kerrigan is an every down DE, but he is a sack machine (12.5 sacks last year), and that is something the Bucs need terribly after ranking 30th in the NFL in sacks. On top of that he led the country in tackles for loss, so he knows how to shed blocks and get behind the line. Very solid pick by the Bucs here, and somewhat of a steal if he falls this far.

With The 19th Pick In the NFL Draft The New York Giants Select....

DP's Pick:
Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

I wanted to pick Pouncey here but I really want the Steelers to draft him so I went on to the next best lineman in Castonzo. I'm not going to try and act like I know what lineman do but he's big at 6'7 and he can play multiple line positions. So it seems like a fit.

I missed yesterday's pick so I'm predicting the Chargers select Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa.

BMack's Pick:
Mike Pouncey, OL, Florida

Fits the Giants perfectly, and should be able to help out the run game. He is the best offensive lineman in the draft and getting him with the 19th overall pick is a steal, which the Giants should certainly be excited about. Pouncey has never missed a game due to injury, and if he is anything like his brother should be very productive.

With The 18th Pick In The NFL Draft The San Diego Chargers Select...

BMack's Pick:
Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA

I have really gotten high on this kid over the past couple of weeks. He is fast, and a freak of an athlete. I wish the Patriots would land him, and hopefully they will. Anyways, the Chargers need an OLB and this guy fits perfectly. Ayers will give them the pass rusher they have been missing since Merriman went off the juice. I see him as a 3 down LB, because he has a lot of experience in coverage, along with his pass rushing skills.

With The 17th Pick In The NFL Draft The New England Patriots Select...

DP's Pick:
Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue

Well I believe this pick will be traded, but lets just pretend they will use this pick. It's pretty obvious that the Patriots need some defensive line help and now that all the guys I believe will be good are gone, they go with the next big thing. Kerrigan doesn't have a high ceiling like the other guys in this draft, but can be plugged in immediately and that's what the Patriots need the most. He is smart guy, was a team captain and a high character guy, something that the Patriots look at.

BMack's Pick:
Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple

He was a DT in college, but most people think he will be a DE in a 3-4 defense. He can get pressure on the QB, which is something the Patriots have been missing for a couple years now. With good CBs, Warren coming back to the defensive line the Patriots should be a much improved defense if they can get a guy like this in the draft. I do agree with DP that there is a good chance that they trade this pick, because they seem to do it every year, but if they were to stick around this is exactly the kind of player they would be looking for.

With The 15th Pick In The NFL Draft The Miami Dolphins Select Select....

DP's Pick:
Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

I figure the Dolphins are going to lose both Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown so Ingram is a guy who can come in and carry the ball 25 times a game. He has good hands and a great vision. He may not have homerun speed, but is extremely efficient. Watching him in college you can just see pro back in his game. He's tough, pretty durable and doesn't really have a glaring weakness. Great pick.

BMack's Pick:
Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

I agree with DP that the Dolphins aren't going to bring Williams or Brown back, and the running game is such an important part of their offense they they have to make this pick. Ingram is a grinder, who I believe has the makeup to carry the load for an offense. He seems like the perfect fit for this offense, and I think we are far enough down the board where they would be comfortable making this pick. Now, if they could just find a good QB.

With The 14th Pick In The NFL Draft The St. Louis Rams Select....

DP's Pick
Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple

They were really banking on Julio Jones falling, but are happy that Wilkerson fell to them as he can play outside linebacker as well as DE. The Rams really need to fix their defense and this is a start. Wilkerson is really good and people will underrate him because he played for Temple, but this is a really solid pick.

BMack's Pick:
Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois

A lot of scouts say that Liuget is the most underrated DT in the draft. I can't say I watched a lot of Rams football last year, but I do know they had trouble stopping the runs last year (17th in the NFL). Some people are saying Mark Ingram could go here, but a team with so many holes really shouldn't be building on something that isn't a problem (Steven Jackson). This is a good safe pick, as they try to rebuild that defense. Obviously their preference would've been a WR, but there is no one worth taking here.

With The 13th Pick In The NFL Draft The Detroit Lions Select....

DP's Pick:
Tyron Smith, OT, USC

The Lions would have loved if Prince or Peterson fell to them, however they have to settle for the big offensive tackle Tyron Smith. He can play on either side of the ball and has better upside than any other prospect in this draft. I'm not going to sit here lie to you like I know anything about blocking, so I guess he gets in the way of defenders better than the other people. Plus he has a pretty sweet name.

BMack's Pick:
Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

Prince is still on my board, so this becomes an obvious pick for the Lions. Chris Houston is coming along nicely for the Lions, and if Prince can lineup across from him that would give them a nice young defensive backfield to build around. With Suh already up front, and an offense that is coming together (if they can Matthew Stafford healthy), it seems like we say this every year, but this is a team that could start challenging for a playoff spot soon. Amukamara had 5 picks in 2010 at Nebraska, and you have to be impressed with his tackling skills racking up 155 tackles last year. I always like CBs with size, and this kid has decent size at 6-0 and over 200 pounds.

With The 12th Pick In the NFL Draft The Minnesota Viking Select.....

DP Pick:
J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin

The Vikings should be stoked to get a pass rushing DE at 12 with the talent of Watt. With Rey Edwards being a free agent and will be a huge upgrade for what they got. Watt has great rushing skills with great instincts. He also is very good against the run too. This is a really safe pick for the Vikings.

BMack Pick:
Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri

I already have J.J. Watt off my board, but DP is right there is no QB worth taking here, and DE would be the next area of need. Aldon Smith is very raw, but is very fast and pretty tall (6-4). He is going to need to get bigger if he wants to improve as a run stopper, but he can get pressure on the QB right away, and a team that already has Jared Allen it's a scary thought. I am really interested in what the Vikings end up doing for a QB, I guess they can hope Locker falls to the 2nd round, but I don't see him falling that far. I guess they will be in the hunt for Kolb (along with the Cardinals).

With The 11th Pick In The NFL Draft The Houston Texans Select....

DP Pick:
Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

This guy has top 10 talent and with the Texans letting up Madden numbers every game, this pick would help alleviate some of the bleeding. He's not as good as Peterson but he's a notch below, and the Texans can plug him in and expect him to play right away. They also could go with a DE here to help out Cushing, but Prince has too much talent to turn down.

BMack Pick:
Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina

The Texans add a hell of a pass rusher to a defensive line that already has Mario Williams. The Texans biggest need is at CB, and they do get burned deep, but they used a 1st round pick on a CB last year, and one of the ways you can stop the deep ball is by taking away the time to throw it. Quinn has top 5 talent, and I just don't see the Texans letting him slip any further. The only reason he falls this far is because he wasn't able to play last year after getting suspended by the NCAA for lying to investigators about receiving travel accommodations and jewelry. So there are some character questions, but once again his talent forces the Texans to make this pick.

With The 10th Pick in the NFL Draft The Washington Redskins Select..... (CORRECTION)

DP's Pick:
Jake Locker QB Washington

This is certainly a reach and many people will question this move, but they really need a QB and this will be Mike Shannahan's legacy player. Right now they don't have a QB, McNabb will be cut and there is no way that experiment worked. If Jake Locker left last year he would have been jockeying for the number 1 pick. He does need some time to develop some mechanical issues, but at least they get their guy.

BMack's Pick:
Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

I like DP's thinking with his pick, but Locker is just too much of a reach. The one position they have needed for a long time is WR. Santana Moss is a solid WR, but he is someone who really needs a big time WR across from him. Julio Jones can be that guy. He ran a 4.3 with a broken foot. He is big, fast, and tall. He did kind of underperformed in college for what my expectations were, but there is just too much talent here to pass up.



***CORRECTION***

DP called me out and he is 100% correct. I didn't realize the year Julio Jones had last year. I was thinking of his 2009 year when he didn't even have 600 yards receiving. Last season he had 1,133 yards and 7 TDs.

With The 9th Pick In The NFL Draft The Dallas Cowboys Select...

DP Pick:
Robert Quinn DE UNC


Quinn was a great DE for UNC this year, but is projected to be a bit of a tweener who can play DE or OLB in the NFL. He's quicker and the sexier pick over Wisconsin's JJ Watt but he can certainly go hear too. Quinn can certainly bring a lot of pressure due to his speed, so I like this pick here.

BMack's Pick
J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin

Great pass rusher that the Cowboys could certainly use with Marcus Spears, Stephen Bowen, Jason Hatcher all on one year deals. J.J. Watts is a big end weighing in at 290 pounds. The Cowboys like to have a fast defense, and this kid has a great burst off the edge.

I was out on Thursday and Friday, so quickly here are my picks for the days I missed.

7th - San Francisco: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
8th - Tennessee: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson

Both these guys are steals. Peterson might be the best athlete in the draft, and will be a shutdown corner in the NFL. Bowers has fallen in a lot of drafts, but I wouldn't read into that too much. He is still a hell of an athlete and the Titans needs to find a way to revamp that defensive line.

With The 8th Pick In The NFL Draft The Tennessee Titans Select

DP's Pick
Cam Newton QB Auburn

I know, I know, I know Vince Young 2.0, but look at his good looks and that smile. The Titans need a face of the franchise and much like the Falcons did with Matt Ryan after the Michael Vick debacle, the Titans will do it to get passed Vince Young, Jeff Fisher unpleasantness. I don't really buy it, but I guess Cam Newton has a shot of being good. He has a good arm, decent decision making, mobility and toughness. Bud Adams loves these type of players and will be stoked to get a hot at another high boom project.

With The 7th Pick In The NFL Draft The San Fransisco 49ers Select...

Patrick Peterson CB LSU


The 49ers are super pumped to get Patrick who has the talent to be the number 1 pick. The 49ers are going to release Nate Clements, so Peterson can fill his spot pretty quickly with this kid. He is long, athletic and has go go gadget arms like Rondo. I was tempted to take Cam Newton with this pick but Patrick Peterson, in my eyes is the most sure thing in this draft.

With The 6th Pick In the 2011 NFL Draft the Cleveland Browns Select.....

DP's Pick:
Da'Quan Bowers DE Clemson

This is a steal at 6. Many projected him to be the 1st overall pick and now that they are going to a 4-3 scheme. Bowers is a great fit for that, he has power and quickness and be a perfect slot in there. The Browns have a lot of needs but they need to get that D Line fixed. If I were the Browns it would be very hard not to select Patrick Peterson.

BMack's Pick:
Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn

There was a time when most people thought Fairley would go #1, but there have been so many questions about his motor that he is starting to fall in mock drafts. He will only fall so far, and he shouldn't go past this pick. Bowers would also be a good pick, but I think Fairley has more upside. I have said it before and I'll say it again, if you want to fix a defense it starts with the big guy in the middle, and when Fairley is going 100% there isn't anyone better in the draft. Fairley can stop the run, rush the QB, and teams will have to commit to double teaming him throughout the game. That can open up some pass rushing lanes for DEs and LBs.