1) Carolina -- Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn.
Not much of a shocker there. Right away Jimmy Clausen tweeted a congratulations message to Newton and called dibs on the bench between the 30 and 40 yard-line.
2) Denver --Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M
The Broncos definitely needed a boost on defense and apparently Miller is the most athletic specimen (cough..Gholston..cough) in the draft not named Cam Newton or Patrick Peterson.
3) Buffalo -- Marcus Dareus, DT/DL, Alabama
I must admit I got like man crush x 10 on this guy. He reminds me of Reggie White but bigger and without the cool, raspy voice. I miss Reggie White.
4) Cincinnati -- A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
I like this pick for the Bengals. Even though Carson Palmer isn't coming back the Bengals didn't reach for Blaine Gabbert. They can get a quarterback in Round 2.
5) Arizona --Patrick Peterson, DB, LSU
Well Gabbert has officially slipped a little. If he doesn't stop at San Francisco things could get interesting. Meanwhile, I've known Patrick since he was a junior in high school, he's always been a stand out performer and he helps the Cardinals right away.
6) Atlanta (from Cleveland) -- Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
Player and team hit the jackpot. Julio was looking at a life in Cleveland or catching "passes" from Alex Smith, instead he goes to Atlanta -- a short trip up from his home in Foley, Alabama -- and inserts himself on a playoff team. Ladies and Gentlemen, the real winner of the draft.
Now the parameters of the trade have the Falcons flipping first round picks with Cleveland and giving Cleveland at second and fourth this year...AND a first and fourth next year. That was a Super Bowl or bust trade.
7) San Francisco -- Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
If you selected Smith as the first Mizzou Tiger to be taken in this draft, YOU are a winner. Meanwhile Ces, Corey and Mike sit back smiling as we predicted the Gabbert flop.
8) Tennessee -- Jake Locker, QB, Washington (!!)
Oh snap! Tennessee was like ... "We need a quarterback" and Blaine Gabbert is like "Hey, pick me" and Tennessee was like "Who are you?". Damn Blaine, did you fail a drug test or something?
9) Dallas -- Tyron Smith, OT, USC
With a potential game changer like Nick Fairley on the board I must admit this pick is a bit of a shocker. It's the smart pick but not necessarily the pick I'd expect from the Cowboys. However, the Cowboys run a 3-4 and that doesn't fit Fairley.
10) Jacksonville (from Washington) -- Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
Hmm, so the Jags could have traded up for Tim Tebow last year and printed money based on the anticipated jersey sales but they wait a year and trade up for Gabbert. Ladies and Gentlemen these are your Los Angeles Jaguars!
Washington flops first-round picks with Jacksonville and takes their second.
11) Houston -- J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
Houston needed improvements on defense. Watt and Mario Williams could be pretty good together.
12) Minnesota --Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
Hmmm interesting, so Minnesota drafts a guy they probably could have gotten 15 spots lower. That being said I like Ponder when he's healthy. Very smart kid, got his undergraduate degree before he stepped on the field, got his MBA by the time he was a senior.
13) Detroit -- Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
You strengthen your strengths! That's how the Patriots won three Super Bowls and have remained near the top of the league. The Lions made their best unit even better without moving an inch.
14) St. Louis -- Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
Tough situation for the Rams as they desperately wanted to get into a spot to get Julio Jones. But they sit back and get a heck of a player, maybe the best natural defensive end in the draft. Steve Spagnolo should be happy.
15) Miami -- Mike Pouncey, OG/OC, Florida
Well they need a quarterback, any quarterback, and there are just none left because you know Andy Dalton is a goner by the time they get to the second round. Pouncey was the best player available at a need position.
16) Washington (from Jacksonville) --Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
No problems here, it was a good solid pick for a good solid player. Not to figure out the quarterback problems or give the ball to Rex "Gulp" Grossman.
17) New England --Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
Tom Brady is getting older and he's already soft. Gizele approves of this pick.
18) San Diego -- Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
My man! This doesn't fit San Diego's scheme but he was the best player on the board and sometimes that's all that matters.
19) N.Y. Giants -- Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
Another draft-day slider, and not the good kind...like a crab cake slider, but the Prince fills a need for the Jints as it seems like they ALWAYS need an upgrade in the secondary. You happy with this pick Cesar?
20) Tampa Bay --Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
Not a sexy pick but one that makes sense. The Bucs were awful in their pass rush last year, this guy rushes the passer, I think we've got a connection! :) Da'Quan Bowers, if you're listening, don't jump.
21) Cleveland (from Kansas City) --Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
Taylor from Baylor. That's a big dude that can eat up a lot of space and a lot of....whatever food Cleveland is known for? Pirogies? Chili?
22) Indianapolis --Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
Because the Colts need 4-5 more years of Peyton Manning.
23) Philadelphia --Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor
How are more players from Baylor getting picked in the first round than the "U"?
24) New Orleans -- Cameron Jordan, DE, California
Even with Mark Ingram out there you can't have enough quality defensive linemen! With Will "The Fresh Prince" Smith missing four games to suspension to start the season, Jordan will have to come in and make noise early.
25) Seattle -- James Carpenter, OG, Alabama
Hmm, we missed on this one guys, but Alabama offensive lineman, he can't be too bad.
26) Kansas City (from Atlanta, from Cleveland via way of Baltimore slipping) --Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh
Yeah I'll try to figure out what happened in a second. In the mean time Baldwin gives the Chiefs another weapon, I thought they would go wide receiver in the next round but if you need a player, you need a player.
27) Baltimore (via pass) -- Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
Top 12 quality pick but he is a knucklehead. However, it's tough to be a knucklehead with Ray Lewis giving you the death stare.
28) New Orleans (from New England) -- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
We got this one right kids, just a few spots down. Saints trade their 2012 first-round pick to New England. It's great that the Patriots stockpile picks...to trade them again the following year.
29) Chicago --Rich Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
Nice job Bears, another offensive lineman means there's less chance of Jay Cutler quitting during the NFC Championship Game.
30) N.Y. Jets --Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple
OH HELL YEAH!! I love this guy, he just looks like a killer, and Rex Ryan said he's got Haloti Ngata sort of talent. Welcome home Muhammad!
31) Pittsburgh -- Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
Tough kid for a tough town. I think this is a great match.
32) Green Bay --Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississppi State
Another good pick because the offensive line held strong for Aaron Rodgers late, but they held on by a thread.
VERY HAPPY
ReplyDeleteInteresting draft Corey...Ponder is the biggest surprise.
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