The Mock: Version 2.0 2010

Ooops. Someone let the Dawg out of his cage...again...which means he picked the lock on the lab, went into the Mockatorium, and came up with another blistering version of The Mock for your viewing pleasure. Here we go again, and where's that collar?
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1. St. Louis Rams - Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

So Suh me, I'm going with the obvious pick at the first spot...again...and here's why...it's the obvious pick, so can we move along? Right-oh.

2. Detroit Lions - Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

So I hear there's this tackle from Oklahoma that would really make Coach Schwartz forget about all those times he had to deal with Albert Haynesworth in Tennessee. They tell me he's the real...McCoy. I couldn't resist.

3.Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

Ok, here it gets a bit more interesting. The Bucs have a real interest in moving up for one of the two guys above, but they certainly wouldn't mind breaking this old dawg's heart and taking my favorite player not named Suh in this draft.

4. Washington Redskins - Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

I know they have this guy named Jason Campbell, who could theoretically be pretty good if he was ever given a real shot in the same offense in consecutive seasons, but at some point, you almost have to move on. This is that time with a new coach in Washington.

5. Kansas City Chiefs - Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

Assuming the offensive line wasn't the problem last year, what was? Well, with the arrival of Chris Chambers, a good not great receiver, the offense started to click. What happens when you add in an additional weapon? Hmmm....

6. Seattle Seahawks - Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

This is a rather intriguing pick, as it's the first one Pete Carroll gets to make in his return to the NFL. None of his USC Trojans are worth a look this high, and if the Seahawks truly think they can get a few more years out of Matt Hasselbeck in their offensive scheme, they may want to think about keeping him vertical for long enough to deliver the ball.

7. Cleveland Browns - Joe Haden, CB, Florida

The Browns think they need at least two quality starters in the secondary out of this draft to really complete that defense. Joe Haden provides a potential lockdown corner to pair with emerging young veteran Eric Wright.

8. Oakland Raiders - Taylor Mays, S, USC

I refuse to play nice with Al Davis until he stops making stupid picks in the first round of physical freaks who can't play football.

9. Buffalo Bills - Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

I've seen mocks with Clausen going anywhere from first overall to the second round. I think they're all wrong, he's going to Buffalo!

10. Jacksonville Jaguars - Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

The lack of a pass rush doomed the Jags last year. Derrick Morgan had nearly as many sacks (12.5) as the entire Jaguar defense (14) last season, and yes, I need a new statistic for next week in this slot.

11. Denver Broncos (from the Bears) - Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

The Broncos need a lot of things, stability on the coaching staff, a bruising inside linebacker, a wide receiver who wants to play in Denver, and an identity on defense. McClain starts to fix two of those problems right away.

12. Miami Dolphins - Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee

Everybody's favorite fast rising big fella goes to Miami, where nose tackle is certainly becoming a need as their defense ages.

13. San Francisco 49ers - Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

Regardless of who plays quarterback for this franchise in 2010, the fact remains that they need to give him a bit of time to find Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis, and Josh Morgan. Trent Williams fills a big need at right tackle for the 'Niners.

14. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) - CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson

Again, if you're going to rebuild around Matt Hasselbeck in Seattle, you need weapons who can score touchdowns. That's been a big hole in the Seahawk offense, and CJ Spiller can help plug the gap by giving the Seahawks some explosiveness.

15. New York Giants - Brian Price, DT, UCLA

The Giants defensive depth was challenged, and some would argue, broken in 2009. Brian Price is one terrific defensive tackle who can take some of the pressure off Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora.

16. Tennessee Titans - Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

I stick by this pick from last week. Oh yes, it still works.

17. San Francisco 49ers (from the Panthers) - Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

The 49ers have been looking for a top flight pass rusher for a number of seasons now, and haven't really found anyone to be "that guy" playing outside in their 3-4 defense. Adding a pass rusher such as Graham makes that defense that much better in 2010.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers - Brian Bulaga, OT, Iowa

Ben Roethlisberger has been knocked down more than an aged prizefighter in the last few years, so adding a top flight left tackle is a no brainer.

19. Atlanta Falcons - Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Kindle can do a number of things for this Atlanta defense, he can slide down and put his hand on the ground on obvious passing downs, he can drop back in coverage, and he can defend the run.

20. Houston Texans - Earl Thomas, S, Texas

Second consecutive Longhorn defender comes off the board, story at 11...in a related note, Peyton Manning just become slightly more aware of the Texans' secondary he'll face twice a year.

21. Cincinnati Bengals - Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois

Looking for a second receiver to take the pressure off Chad Johnson is a priority this offseason. Benn, when focused, can fill that need and make defenses think twice about double teaming 85.

22. New England Patriots - Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

I already used my Watson bit last week, so this pick just got a bit tougher for me...hmmm...stay tuned...

23. Green Bay Packers - Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

This would roughly be the second week I've given Whit Prowdy a concussion from his head hitting the ceiling upon hearing the news his guy Davis goes to Green Bay.

24. Philadelphia Eagles - Everson Griffen, DE, USC

Again, I go with the underperforming ubertalented end to the Eagles. Why? Because I think they can do something special with him.

25. Baltimore Ravens - DeMaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech

This is a bit of a gut feeling pick on my part. Getting a guy like Thomas who's hurt and very, very talented at this point after he reportedly ran a sub-4.4 40 time (Raiden's note: what's with these Georgia Tech receivers playing in run first offenses and then running times two tenths of a second faster than anyone ever thought they'd run?) is a big steal for the Ravens.

26. Arizona Cardinals - Jerry Hughes, LB, TCU

Cards steal pass rusher, story at 11.

27. Dallas Cowboys - Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland

No, not the Bruce Campbell who plays Sam Axe on the wildly successful show Burn Notice, but the monstrous Bruce Campbell who stands about 6'7 out of Maryland.

28. San Diego Chargers - Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech

If the Chargers do keep Darren Sproles, Dwyer's a perfect counterbalance who can punch holes in lines (he's used to it) and continue to move piles forward. If they don't re-sign Sproles, they still need a running back.

29. New York Jets - Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama

I keep changing my mind which corner gets to help defend the mainland in New York (since Revis already has Revis Island covered). This week, it's Kareem Jackson, next week, it might be you! Apply now by emailing admin[at]pigskinheaven[dot]com today!

30. Minnesota Vikings - Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State

Even without a Williams retiring, the Vikings still need to grab a young guy who can fill out that role in 2011 and help keep the big fellas fresh in 2010.

31. Indianapolis Colts - Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State

Direct beneficiaries of my decision regarding the Jets mainland this week: the Colts.

32. New Orleans Saints - Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas State

I stick by my gut feeling from last week. Yes folks, it's been six years, and I can finally have gut feelings again without wanting to rip Butch Davis' visor off and stomp on it for his gut feeling.

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