NFL Mock Draft 2012

I like Andrew Luck a lot (just needs to get a little more accurate), but I’m not sure how you can have him ranked above Jake Locker. Locker’s a special player, potentially Steve Young 2.0. Maybe I’m overrating him, but I feel like at this point he’s significantly farther along than Luck.

I tend to think Tampa will go DE in his rich class. The O-line is indeed disappointing, however.

I do not see the Vikings going for a DE in the first round no matter how talented.

I see them going for AJ Green, Derek Sherrod, or Bruce Carter. Maybe they consider a CB like Brandon Harris. Griffen has now had two knee surgeries and him regaining his speed is a question. He may have to move to safety.

Here is a really crazy thought. The Vikings trade Adrian Peterson to the Cowboys for the #3 pick and choose Mallet and then pick Mark Ingram at #9. They would have Ingram and Gerhart as the running backs.

I know it is sacrilege to trade Purple Jesus but you never know and they would be looking good at RB still and have a possible franchise QB. Im ean how many years do RBs last?

Go ahead and call me crazy!

Akeem Ayers is raw? What are u talking about? The kids been playing LB most likely his whole life, and at least since high school.. Hes played in 12games with 3starts in 08 and last yr started all 13games and this yr all the games, mind u at SLB.. How is that raw? He gets plenty of diffrent looks in the defense he plays in, rushing the passer and also dropping into coverege.. Hes anything but raw… Its a solid mock, i just don’t like when someone says something about a player just to make there page look better.. If u don’t know, don’t say it…

Here is a really crazy thought. The Vikings trade Adrian Peterson to the Cowboys for the #3 pick and choose Mallet and then pick Mark Ingram at #9. They would have Ingram and Gerhart as the running backs.
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why would they want ingram and gerhart? Very similar styles and body types and neither is a dominant pass catcher… I would think if your deal went through, the vikes would grab one of the elite QB’s at 3.. I mean, u have to come away with Luck, or Mallett if your picking num 3overall and u have tavaris jackson and joe webb as your QBs on roster, don’t u?? Not to mention, your starting a new regime out as coach, and he’ll most likely want his own QB to groom, even if it is Leslie Frazier, as he’ll be starting fresh next yr… Then u snatch nick fairly up at 9 and go after a noel devine or somone like that to pair with gerhart… Maybe even kendall hunter in rd 3…

The Patriots have 6 picks in the first three rounds? How the heck does that keep on happening?! And why in the world did Carolina trade their second rounder in 2011 for NE’s third last year? Let’s see, the Pats traded pick #89 in 2010 (Armanti Edwards) for what will probably be pick #33 in 2011. They may not always select the best players, but man, they know how to work the draft like no other.

Won’t need a 5-tech… They’re gonna pay Ngata his money… Ray-Ray probably will retire when we win the super bowl, but if he sticks around..we won’t have to pay him too much. Our money players moving forward will be Flacco, Rice, Ngata.. Suggs already got a lot of his money. A corner or RT at that position if you’re thinking need. But the Ravens usually go best on the board… so it could be a pass rusher or LB or WR (moving forward we got Boldin, Mason and youngsters Reed and Smith under contract)

no shot jags go DE. with Kampman hopefully healthy an the young guys already in jacksonville, likely the secondary or qb position gets adressed round 1

O.k. just got thru the first round; good job, except for one thing. You said why would the Lions reqach for an O tackel since they have not in two years. Come one you are overthinking that a little bit. This is not dumber and dumb and dumberer this is a good round you have. The reason is Matt Stafford is their franchise player oh yeah they have three; Stafford, Suh, and the Calvin. Suh can stand on his own but Stafford is coming off shoulder surgery. That is why they would pikc one and it is not reaching either. They should of took mchael Oher but they went for Pettigrew result Stafford gets hurt two years in a row. Lions will not win a championship without Stafford under center and if he keeps taking hits his shoulder will get like Chad Pennington’s. So lets use a littlle bit of common sense and not make statements like I don’t know why they would reach for a tackle now. That reason is pretty damn big and hard to miss; come on get your head in the game dude. Camrini or Costonzo is not a reach there. Like you said Tyron Smith is a little unknown especailly since he played right tackle; but either Costonzo or Camrini would both be safe with Camrini being the safest of the two. Not sure if Matt Barkley is left handed maybe that is why he played on the right. But a solid round nontheless. You are right about Quinn being underrated but I would take it a step further and call him the best defensive player in the draft for sure; defeinately the best pass rusher. Maybe he fits the 3-4 you just never know; I view him as a 4-3 end as being the sure thing and I see Denver at number two or Carolina at one picking him if they are smart. Bowers is not better than Quinn and he is coming off knee surgery which is another red falg on Bowers; could be why he did not produce for two years could have an injury history; either way Bowers is a sirloin and Quinn is filet Mignon. To me Darius could be a hall of famer as a 3-4 end. That is his best position. Fairley is not that far off Suh and he is a d tackle; could be a 3-4 end but he is best suited as a tackle. If Carolina does not take Newton the I think they should go with Quinn or Fairley; Fairley came accross as extremely smart in interviews; fast talker with good pronunciation. So Fairley is a pretty safe pick for sure. But after watching film I could argue for Quinn as well although I have not seen any interviews to evaluate character. If Quinn and Bowers were both on the board and a team picked Bowers then they do not know much about football. Liek I said the media does not know much about football they are the ones putting Bowers where he is not coaches. As far as quarterbacks defeinately believe Newton is the best of the group but if Mallett can fix the hitch in the delivery he has a marino like arm; just not the Marino quick release. Not saying he could ever fix that but if he did he could have a high ceiling. I actually like Jake Locker alot more than most but I have to say what is up with all the hating on Joe Webb that guy has a chance to be a special player ala Michael Vick. Seriously if Joe Webb was White how many people would say the Vikings have to get a quarterback; just saying and I am white. Think about it he was drafted as a receiver if he was whithe that never would of happened. That was the best move Childress ever made getting that guy at quarterback where he belonged. Getting Favre was a good move too; they almost got to the super bowl two years ago for all you Favre haters who do not want to remember that. Alos you will not find a receiver who fits the west coast more than Julio Jones he will not get past the Browns that is if theya re smart; unless Quinn is on the board then they would have a hard decision; me personally would take Quinn in that situation. Even though Darius is much better in a 4-3 the Browns would be hard pressed to pass him up for Jones either. I see Green going to Denver; Thomas is coming off achillees; he just got it as well.

I wouldn’t rule out Robert Quinn to Buffalo completely, but I don’t necssarily think he’s their most likely pick. It depends on where the Bills project him. If they intend as they have claimed to keep the 3-4 as a base defense, Quinn fits best as a rush linebacker. The thing is, Arthur Moats began to flash some pass rushing ability at the end of last season, plus, Buddy Nix is apparently quite enamored with Shawn Maerriman and is pretty convinced he’s going to be able to put his injuries behind him and become a candidate for comeback player of the year. That means rush linebacker is not a huge need. If they Bills pick Quinn, it most likely means sending Moats back to the bench. It’s also possible the Bills think Quinn has enough of a frame to add 20 pounds and stay at DE in a 3-4. It depends on what the Bills think Quinn is capable of doing. Is he enough better than other players they might pick that they can ignore a more obvious need elsewhere, or can he add the bulk to stay at DE in a 3-4? That’s the question that must be answered.

I have more problems with Mallet to the Bills in the second round, but that’s for another post if I choose to make it.

The Browns choose 6 not 5. How can you put together a mock and not even have it in the right order?

Why would Atlanta take Hankerson over Titas Young. Jenkins is a Hankerson clone. At least you are not foaming at the mouth over Bowers like the other people who don’t know what they are talking about; and that is even without his injury. Quinn is twice the prospect as Bowers. I do agree that Camrini is more than just a right tackle and to me he is probably the safest bet of any of the tackles not to bust. You are doing such a good job lets get some more rounds in there fella. Darius is great but to me his hall of fame potential is only as a 3-4 end. I see him as the next Bruce Smith in that scheme. Honestly in a 4-3 Fairley is the better player. But Darius in a 3-4 as an end tops them both. Buffalo at 3 would be the place for Darius to get paid and reach his potential at the same time because of scheme. I also think Phil Taylor may go to the Chiefs because they want to get the most out of the money they already spend at end. If he lasts till the Jets pick though he won’t get past them. The Jets also could be desperate for and outside backer that can rush the passer like maybe a Justin Houston or even a Donte Moch if they traded out of the first. Ryan Mallett is going to Cincy at 4 people are just idiots when it comes to Mallett. I see you do not have him in the first either it is time to think for yourself and not let the media put ideas in your head. Who cares what people say you got to put yourself out there with your picks not just follow status quo. Also big deal you did not put Ingram at 15 and instead 16 thats so brave. Truth is Ingram is not even a first round prospect the media just has to have a running back in round one. Ingram has top notch character but not that high of a ceiling he is already a completed product. He is a second round kind of player. There are about 42 first round talents in this draft and he is not one of them. Think about it everyone puts him at 15 because they don’t think for themselves and do not know what they are talking about. You really think the Dolphins would pass on Mallett if he was there considering the owner is running the show and wants a Marinoesque offense. Come on think for yourself; everyone else doing mocks should read my comments; that is what seperates talent evaluators and zombies following the leader.

Gabbert does not fall to #12, no possible way.