HBT NFL Mock Draft '09

[RICLARK]

The Vikings have one of the worst sets of wide receivers in football. Tavaris Jackson is NOT the answer for them long-term at QB, but there's no one left that's close to being worth #22 for them. Sounds like they could use a tackle as well, but all the top-tier guys are off the board.

What about Hakeem Nicks?

 

[the_bird]

Scouting report on Nicks seems good. Seems to have some size, good route runner, good hands, not necessarily a great deep threat but sounds like a very good possession-type receiver. I think Percy Harvin's still on our board, who's on the small size but seems to be more of a home-run receiver. I think either would be viable.

 

[ohiobrewtus]

Most 'experts' have Harvin at #3. Berrian is a solid #2 and a decent #1. Sidney rice is a #3, I think it's WR here and probably Harvin.

 

[BuffaloSabresBrewer]

For the 22nd the Viking select Percy Harvin WR from Florida for his speed and deep threat ability. I was going to wait to be skipped for old times sake but oh well.

 

[the_bird]

YES!

With pick #23, the New England Patriots select Brian Cushing, linebacker, from USC.

All of the reports indicate that not only is he a very smart player and a good pass rusher, but he's very versatile. The Pats love linebackers who can move around; Mayo also played both inside and out in college, Adelius Thomas played all over the place (including a little at safety) for Baltimore before the Pats signed him.

Perfect match. DAMN, I hope this happens!

 

[Danek]

With pick #23, the New England Patriots select Brian Cushing, linebacker, from USC.

That'd be a great pick for the Pats if Cushing's still on the board. Out of interest, if he was gone at this point (and assuming the Pats still went for a LB rather than secondary or best available athlete) who would your next choice have been? I'm thinking Maybin or Clay Matthews.

 

[hokster]

See, I personally would be surprised to see Cushing come off the board before Matthews.

 

[ohiobrewtus]

Sorry guys, been a little busy this weekend.

bird, that would be a great match for the Pats, but I think that there is almost no chance that Cushing lasts that long IRL.

Danek, before the combine Matthews was viewed by most as a 3rd round prospect. His workouts may have vaulted him into the first round, but I'd be *very* surprised if he goes ahead of Cushing and/or Laurinaitis.

Both Cushing and Laurinaitis have shown much more on tape. Laurinaitis slacked a little his senior year, and Cushing has been labeled slightly 'fragile' after the past two seasons.

 

[ohiobrewtus]

RICLARK is now on the clock for the Falcons.

 

[the_bird]

I'd love to see the Pats use their multitude of picks to move up and grab Cushing. Being greedy, I'm also hopeful that Matthews might still be kicking around for our early 2nd rounder (assuming that wasn't what we use to move up for Cushing).

I think this is the year the Pats move up, not down. As usual, not a ton of roster spots, but we NEED linebackers and there's a bunch of good ones this year (thanks, Pete Carrill!)

 

[RICLARK]

With the 24th Pick the Atlanta Falcons select, Clay Matthews, OLB, USC

 

[ohiobrewtus]

Limited Visibility is now officially on the clock for the Miami Dolphins.

 

[the_bird]

Fish are another team that could use help at receiver. Ted Ginn Jr. has to have been one of the dumbest top-ten picks in recent history, he may carve out a role for himself in the league but he's NOT a #1 guy. Too bad (well, not really) they had no clue how good Wes Welker was, and that they gave away Chris Chambers! That's be a pretty damn good receiving corps!

 

[ohiobrewtus]

The Dolphins also need help at CB and LB. WR is certainly a need, but I just don't see Parcells taking one here unless Harvin is still on the board.

I like Alphonso Smith here.

 

[the_bird]

You don't like Nicks? Just curious, I don't know enough about him other than the scouting reports.

 

[CBBaron]

Darrius Heyward-Bey is also available, though I expect the fish won't take a WR unless a steal drops their way.

Looks like defense has several needs at LB, line and CB. Smith would not be a bad choice, neither would Maybin or Laurinaitis.

Craig

 

[Limited Visibility]

With the 25th pick in the 2009 HBT NFL Mock Draft the Miami Dolphins select: LB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State

 

[ohiobrewtus]

eriktlupus is now on the clock for the Ravens.

 

[RICLARK]

The Lions are holding a private workout with stafford, it looks like there really interested in getting him.

 

[the_bird]

I wouldn't read too much into that. Haven't they had the other guys (Curry, Monroe, Smith) in as well? They've got to do every ounce of due diligence they can; I mean, I won't be shocked in the least if Stafford is their man, but whether they bring him in now for a private session is irrelevant. They'd be stupid not to!

 

[RICLARK]

I wouldn't read too much into that. Haven't they had the other guys (Curry, Monroe, Smith) in as well? They've got to do every ounce of due diligence they can; I mean, I won't be shocked in the least if Stafford is their man, but whether they bring him in now for a private session is irrelevant. They'd be stupid not to!

They had a little bit of an article on NFL.com that just said they wanted to bring him in to take him out of his comfort zone of the pro day and combine.

 

[the_bird]

Was just reading on ESPN that San Diego (#16) doesn't have a second round pick. Pats have about twenty of 'em. Seems logical that the Pats give #23 and #58 for #16, doesn't it? That would probably put New England in a position to draft Maualuga or Cushing and address their biggest need. Belichick likes to stockpile future picks; this might be a year to take advantage of the quality LBs available in the middle of round 1.

 

[RICLARK]

It would be a great idea. It also sounds like Jason Taylor might be going there too.

 

[schweaty]

The Lions are holding a private workout with stafford, it looks like there really interested in getting him.

Or getting someone who is desperate for a QB to take the bait

 

[ohiobrewtus]

I wouldn't read too much into that. Haven't they had the other guys (Curry, Monroe, Smith) in as well? They've got to do every ounce of due diligence they can; I mean, I won't be shocked in the least if Stafford is their man, but whether they bring him in now for a private session is irrelevant. They'd be stupid not to!

At this point in the offseason, 90% of everything that a team does is misdirection to keep other teams from being able to guess what they actually want to do on draft day.

The Lions are doing all of the things that they should be doing, without showing their hand. I wouldn't read too much into the Stafford workout either. That's standard practice every year for the team holding the top pick, as well as other teams.

 

[eriktlupus]

sorry bout the wait but with the 26th pick of the 2009 draft the baltimore ravens takes rb chris 'beanie' wells from the ohio state university





i know hes not a big need but i also believe that he is one of the better players available, besides i really want the lions to take him.

 

[ohiobrewtus]

Dude is now on the clock and we'll all be making his pick for him.

I think it's time to end Peria Jerry's fall here.

 

[the_bird]

Sounds good to me. Ziggy Hood's still around, too; the Pats seemed to be sniffing around him. Defensive line, though, is where they need help.

What about word out of Denver that they're now looking to trade Cutler? I think this makes it a lock that they're taking Sanchez at #12 if he's available.

 

[CBBaron]

Dude is now on the clock and we'll all be making his pick for him.

I think it's time to end Peria Jerry's fall here.

Can't argue with that pick. Seems like they would jump at Peria if he fell to them.

Craig

 

[schweaty]

rb chris 'beanie' wells, i really want the lions to take him.

With the drafting of Kevin Smith last year and signing Maurice Morris from Seattle this off-season I highly doubt that will happen.