montrose
02-17-2009, 07:53 PM
1. Detroit Lions - Matthew Stafford QB, Georgia
The Lions shouldn't rush Stafford into the starting lineup unless they discover a running game.
2. St. Louis Rams - Andre Smith OT, Alabama
The Rams' biggest goal is to get bigger up front. At 340 pounds, Smith meets the criteria.
3. Kansas City Chiefs - Aaron Curry LB, Wake Forest
The Chiefs need a hyper-competitive baller to wake up a slumbering defense.
4. Seattle Seahawks - B.J. Raji DT, Boston College
A receiver is needed, but this is a better fit because the Seahawks have to regain their defensive swagger.
5. Cleveland Browns - Malcolm Jenkins CB, Ohio State
New Browns head coach Eric Mangini and new general manager George Kokinis came from franchises with solid cover corners who were physical tacklers.
6. Cincinnati Bengals - Jason Smith OT, Baylor
Smith's toughness and athleticism are what the Bengals need on the offensive line.
7. Oakland Raiders - Michael Crabtree WR, Texas Tech
Crabtree's sure hands and solid fundamentals are needed to help bring along QB JaMarcus Russell.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars - Eugene Monroe OT, Virginia
Addressing the depleted offensive line is a must, and Monroe likely won't be the only blocker drafted.
9. Green Bay Packers - Brian Cushing LB, USC
Switching to a 3-4 defense calls for a versatile OLB who can bring it with the rush and hold the edge against the run.
10. San Francisco 49ers - Mark Sanchez QB, USC The 49ers could go a lot of ways, but grooming Sanchez in a run-first offense is a safe call.
11. Buffalo Bills - Brandon Pettigrew TE, Oklahoma State
Pettigrew can do it all, which could help open up an offense in need of diversity.
12. Denver Broncos - Rey Maualuga LB, USC
The Broncos have to toughen up the run defense, and this bell-ringer in the middle would help.
13. Washington Redskins - Brian Orakpo DE/LB, Texas
Orakpo is solid in all phases and could provide the much-needed edge pass rush.
14. New Orleans Saints - Vontae Davis CB, Illinois
The Saints also could opt for an athletic OLB who can rush the passer.
15. Houston Texans - Aaron Maybin DE/LB, Penn State
The athletic, undersized pass rusher can be moved around and allow for some creative scheming.
16. San Diego Chargers - Knowshon Moreno RB, Georgia
Even if Darren Sproles and LaDainian Tomlinson are there, Moreno is too special to pass up in the short and long terms.
17. New York Jets - James Laurinaitis LB, Ohio State
New Jets head coach Rex Ryan loves LBs who can get to the ball, and Laurinaitis certainly can do that.
18. Chicago Bears - Tyson Jackson DE, LSU
Jackson isn't an ideal pass rusher, but he is a stout run defender who can keep blockers off LBs.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Peria Jerry DT, Mississippi
The Bucs desperately need to address this position to improve their run defense.
20. Detroit Lions - Michael Oher OT, Mississippi
If the Lions draft Stafford, they better build a line to protect him.
21. Philadelphia Eagles - Chris Wells RB, Ohio State
The Eagles would love to land an OT like Oher. If he is gone, Wells would be a great Plan B.
22. Minnesota Vikings - Jeremy Maclin WR, Missouri
The do-it-all threat would ease the burden on Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson and RB Adrian Peterson and add to the return game.
23. New England Patriots - Louis Delmas S, Western Michigan
It's time for the Patriots to replenish this position, and Delmas could be the next Bob Sanders -- with coverage skills.
24. Atlanta Falcons - Larry English DE/LB, Northern Illinois
This high-motor player fills need at OLB and situational pass rusher opposite John Abraham.
25. Miami Dolphins - Everette Brown DE/LB, Florida State
Brown is a ridiculous pass rusher who's somewhat of a 'tweener,' but he can bring heat off the edge.
26. Baltimore Ravens - Alphonso Smith CB, Wake Forest
The Ravens love playmakers, and Smith's 21 interceptions in college and his penchant to hit offset his lack of height (5-foot-9).
27. Indianapolis Colts - Percy Harvin WR, Florida
Ideally, the Colts would love a DT here, but Harvin could replenish the potential loss of Marvin Harrison.
28. Philadelphia Eagles - Eben Britton - OT, Arizona
This could be considered a reach, but the Eagles need to inject youth into both tackle spots.
29. New York Giants - Hakeem Nicks WR, North Carolina
This big receiver eventually could fill the role of Plaxico Burress or Amani Toomer, especially as a red-zone threat.
30. Tennessee Titans - D.J. Moore CB, Vanderbilt
The local product fits the model of a play-making CB with good ball skills. He's also a kick returner.
31. Arizona Cardinals - LeSean McCoy RB, Pittsburgh
McCoy is a tough, shifty runner who also can catch the ball. He's a perfect fit for the Cardinals' scheme.
32. Pittsburgh Steelers - Max Unger C, Oregon
His high intelligence and toughness could result in Unger starting right away. He has played every OL spot.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/story?id=09000d5d80ec895c&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
The Lions shouldn't rush Stafford into the starting lineup unless they discover a running game.
2. St. Louis Rams - Andre Smith OT, Alabama
The Rams' biggest goal is to get bigger up front. At 340 pounds, Smith meets the criteria.
3. Kansas City Chiefs - Aaron Curry LB, Wake Forest
The Chiefs need a hyper-competitive baller to wake up a slumbering defense.
4. Seattle Seahawks - B.J. Raji DT, Boston College
A receiver is needed, but this is a better fit because the Seahawks have to regain their defensive swagger.
5. Cleveland Browns - Malcolm Jenkins CB, Ohio State
New Browns head coach Eric Mangini and new general manager George Kokinis came from franchises with solid cover corners who were physical tacklers.
6. Cincinnati Bengals - Jason Smith OT, Baylor
Smith's toughness and athleticism are what the Bengals need on the offensive line.
7. Oakland Raiders - Michael Crabtree WR, Texas Tech
Crabtree's sure hands and solid fundamentals are needed to help bring along QB JaMarcus Russell.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars - Eugene Monroe OT, Virginia
Addressing the depleted offensive line is a must, and Monroe likely won't be the only blocker drafted.
9. Green Bay Packers - Brian Cushing LB, USC
Switching to a 3-4 defense calls for a versatile OLB who can bring it with the rush and hold the edge against the run.
10. San Francisco 49ers - Mark Sanchez QB, USC The 49ers could go a lot of ways, but grooming Sanchez in a run-first offense is a safe call.
11. Buffalo Bills - Brandon Pettigrew TE, Oklahoma State
Pettigrew can do it all, which could help open up an offense in need of diversity.
12. Denver Broncos - Rey Maualuga LB, USC
The Broncos have to toughen up the run defense, and this bell-ringer in the middle would help.
13. Washington Redskins - Brian Orakpo DE/LB, Texas
Orakpo is solid in all phases and could provide the much-needed edge pass rush.
14. New Orleans Saints - Vontae Davis CB, Illinois
The Saints also could opt for an athletic OLB who can rush the passer.
15. Houston Texans - Aaron Maybin DE/LB, Penn State
The athletic, undersized pass rusher can be moved around and allow for some creative scheming.
16. San Diego Chargers - Knowshon Moreno RB, Georgia
Even if Darren Sproles and LaDainian Tomlinson are there, Moreno is too special to pass up in the short and long terms.
17. New York Jets - James Laurinaitis LB, Ohio State
New Jets head coach Rex Ryan loves LBs who can get to the ball, and Laurinaitis certainly can do that.
18. Chicago Bears - Tyson Jackson DE, LSU
Jackson isn't an ideal pass rusher, but he is a stout run defender who can keep blockers off LBs.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Peria Jerry DT, Mississippi
The Bucs desperately need to address this position to improve their run defense.
20. Detroit Lions - Michael Oher OT, Mississippi
If the Lions draft Stafford, they better build a line to protect him.
21. Philadelphia Eagles - Chris Wells RB, Ohio State
The Eagles would love to land an OT like Oher. If he is gone, Wells would be a great Plan B.
22. Minnesota Vikings - Jeremy Maclin WR, Missouri
The do-it-all threat would ease the burden on Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson and RB Adrian Peterson and add to the return game.
23. New England Patriots - Louis Delmas S, Western Michigan
It's time for the Patriots to replenish this position, and Delmas could be the next Bob Sanders -- with coverage skills.
24. Atlanta Falcons - Larry English DE/LB, Northern Illinois
This high-motor player fills need at OLB and situational pass rusher opposite John Abraham.
25. Miami Dolphins - Everette Brown DE/LB, Florida State
Brown is a ridiculous pass rusher who's somewhat of a 'tweener,' but he can bring heat off the edge.
26. Baltimore Ravens - Alphonso Smith CB, Wake Forest
The Ravens love playmakers, and Smith's 21 interceptions in college and his penchant to hit offset his lack of height (5-foot-9).
27. Indianapolis Colts - Percy Harvin WR, Florida
Ideally, the Colts would love a DT here, but Harvin could replenish the potential loss of Marvin Harrison.
28. Philadelphia Eagles - Eben Britton - OT, Arizona
This could be considered a reach, but the Eagles need to inject youth into both tackle spots.
29. New York Giants - Hakeem Nicks WR, North Carolina
This big receiver eventually could fill the role of Plaxico Burress or Amani Toomer, especially as a red-zone threat.
30. Tennessee Titans - D.J. Moore CB, Vanderbilt
The local product fits the model of a play-making CB with good ball skills. He's also a kick returner.
31. Arizona Cardinals - LeSean McCoy RB, Pittsburgh
McCoy is a tough, shifty runner who also can catch the ball. He's a perfect fit for the Cardinals' scheme.
32. Pittsburgh Steelers - Max Unger C, Oregon
His high intelligence and toughness could result in Unger starting right away. He has played every OL spot.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/story?id=09000d5d80ec895c&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true