mini Mock Draft: i primi 10

In attesa della combine di indianapolis che inizierà il 18 febbraio, una prima piccola analisi sul draft prossimo venturo:

1. Chicago Bears Carson Palmer QB
Jerry Angelo, il GM manager dei Bears, continua ad essere scettico sulla possibilità di prendere un QB con la prima scelta, preferendo puntare a veterani come T.Couch o J.Delhomme. Se Cincinnati non riuscirà a fare la trade, la scelta dovrebbe essere comunque Palmer.
2. Detroit Lions Charles Rogers WR
Terrell Owens è rimasto a San Francisco ma Mooch potrebbe avere il suo T.O. con il draft scegliendo il fenomeno da Michigan State. Detroit ha bisogno di aiuto in difesa, ma un WR di calibro è quello che ci vuole per il giovane J.Harrington.
3. Carolina Panthers Byron Leftwich QB
R.Peete, a 37 anni, non può essere il futuro dei Panthers e nemmeno C.Weinke, a qualsiasi età. Potrebbero persino puntare alla prima scelta assoluta.
4. Cincinnati Bengals Jimmy Kennedy DT
Dimenticata la possibilità QB, i Bengals si trovano ad un bivio: DT o CB? La mia speranza è che si mettano ad aggiustare la secondaria, vero tallone d’achille in questo decennio di vacche magre. Ma la scelta di Kennedy è per il momento la più probabile.
5. Dallas Cowboys Terence Newman CB
Se Newman sarà a questo punto disponibile, lui sarà il primo tassello dell’era parcells a Dallas.
6. Arizona Cardinals Terrell Suggs DE
Da Arizona State agli Arizona Cardinals, bisognosi di un pass rusher: matrimonio perfetto!
7. Minnesota Vikings Marcus Trufant CB
Minnesota potrebbe essere una delle squadre più interessanti della prossima stagione se riesce a costruire un difesa legittima.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars Andre Johnson WR
Jimmy Smith non può continuare ad essere l’unico bersaglio. O nel draft o fra i free agent, la scelta di un WR pare obbligatoria.
9. Houston Texans Jordan Gross OT
La linea è la loro priorità, dopo che ha concesso 82 sacks la scorsa stagione(record NFL). Ritorno di Borselli o meno, la scelta di Gross è necessaria.
10. Seattle Seahawks Dewayne Robertson DT
Una delle peggiori difese sulle corse, potrebbe avere il loro miglior InsideDL dai tempi di Cortez Kennedy.

il primo e il terzo sono sicuri , fossi i Lions ci penserei bene a spendere una seconda scelta assoluta su un ricevitore ( posizione storicamente rischiosa al primo turno ) e punterei su qualche veterano ...
Bengals potresti mettere qui di seguito il primi 3 per ruolo con pregi e difetti ? ( se hai tempo e voglia ovviamente ) aiuterebbe tutti a seguire il draft meglio .

Quarterbacks -- 17 players invited First players likely to be picked:

1. Carson Palmer, USC
2. Byron Leftwich, Marshal
3. Chris Simms, Texas
4. Rex Grossman, Florida
5. Kyle Boller, Cal
6. Kliff KIngsbury, Texas Tech
7. Ken Dorsey, Miami (Fla.)
8. Dave Ragone, Louisville

High picks you might not have heard of:

Tony Romo, Eastern Illinois
Juston Wood, Portland State


Offensive linemen -- 64 players invited

First players likely to be picked:

1. Eric Steinbach, Iowa (If he can play tackle)
2. Jordan Gross, Utah
3. George Foster, Georgia
4. Kwame Harris, Stanford
5. Vince Manuwai, Hawaii
6. Torrin Tucker, Southern Mississippi
7. Tony Pashos, Illinois
8. Al Johnson, Wisconsin
9. Jeff Faine, Notre Dame
10. Derrick Dockery, Texas

High picks you might not have heard of:

Montrae Holland, Florida State
Jeremy Bridges, Southern Mississippi
Will Ofenheusle, Tennessee

Running backs -- 33 players invited
First players likely to be picked:

1. Larry Johnson, Penn State
2. Onterrio Smith, Oregon
3. Chris Brown, Colorado
4. Lee Suggs, Virginia Tech
5. Artose Pinner, Kentucky
6. Andrew Pinnock, South Carolina
7. Cecil Sapp, Colorado State
8. Musa Smith, Georgia

High picks you might not have heard of:

Dwone Hicks, Middle Tenn. State
Casey Moore, Stanford

Wild card: I have not listed Willis McGahee of Miami (Fla.) because of injury, but I think he will surprise everyone when they see how hard he has worked to play as soon as possible.



Wide receivers -- 41 players invited

First players likely to be picked:

1. Charles Rogers, Michigan State
2. Andre Johnson, Miami (Fla.)
3. Taylor Jacobs, Florida
4. Anquan Boldin, FSU
5. Bryant Johnson, Penn State
6. Brandon Lloyd, Illinois
7. Talman Gardner, FSU
8. Terrence Edwards, Georgia

High picks you might not have heard of:

Kevin Curtis, Utah State
Doug Gabriel, Central Florida

Wild card: Based on an injury report, I did not include Tennessee's Kelley Washington.

Tight ends -- 21 players invited

First players likely to be picked:

1. Jason Witten, Tennessee
2. Bennie Joppru, Michigan
3. Dallas Clark, Iowa
4. Robert Johnson, Auburn
5. Teyo Johnson, Stanford

High picks you might not have heard of:

L.J. Smith, Rutgers
Donald Lee, Mississippi State


Kickers -- 15 players invited

First players likely to be picked:

1. Seth Marler, Tulane
2. Brooks Barnhard, Maryland
3. Eddie Johnson, Idaho State
3. Andy Groom, Ohio State
4. Glenn Pakulak, Kentucky

1. Carson Palmer, QB, Southern Cal: He's got everything the scouts want in an NFL passer. Board status: Steady.

2. Terrell Suggs, DE, Arizona State: Speed pass rushers are so hard to find, which is why he is ranked so highly. He is the second coming of Julius Peppers. Board status: Rising.

3. Charles Rogers, WR, Michigan State: Think Randy Moss when you think about Rogers. He's that same type of player. Board status: Steady.

4. Byron Leftwich, QB, Marshall: There are some injury concerns that have to be cleared up at the combine. His mobility worries some teams, but big quarterbacks with good arms are hard to find. Board status: Steady.

5. Terence Newman, CB, Kansas State: Premier cover guys are hard to find. He is definitely one. Age (25) is a concern. Board status: Steady.

6. Andre Johnson, WR, Miami: Big, fast and comes from a productive passing offense. Will be a star. Board status: Steady.

7. Jimmy Kennedy, DT, Penn State: At 320 pounds, he had a very good senior season. Can be dominant against the run, and should develop as a pass rusher. Board status: Rising.

8. Dewayne Robertson, DT, Kentucky: A quick, penetrating tackle in the Warren Sapp mold. Plays a valuable position, which will help his draft stock. Board status: Steady.

9. Jordan Gross, T, Utah: Has outstanding feet, which will help him adjust to the pro game quickly. Could end up being the first offensive lineman taken. Rising.

10. Jerome McDougle, DE, Miami: This might seem high, based on his senior play. But as a junior, he was dominant. With his speed, he is a valuable player for any defense. Board status: Rising.

11. Marcus Trufant, CB, Washington State: Not in the same class as Newman, but right below him. Had an impressive Senior Bowl week. Could be higher as we get closer to April. Board status: Rising.

12. Kevin Williams, DT, Oklahoma State: Here's another player who had a great Senior Bowl week. Williams is a very active inside player. Board status: Rising.

13. Kwame Harris, T, Stanford: Can play both the right and left side, which increases his value. A tad behind Gross. Board status: Rising.

14. Jonathan Sullivan, DT, Georgia: This junior is being eyed for his power inside. He's another solid player at a talent-laden position. Board status: Steady.

15. Rex Grossman, QB, Florida: If he was an inch bigger, he might be the second passer taken. He has the arm and comes from a team that threw the ball a bunch. Love this kid. Draft status: Rising.

16. Michael Haynes, DE, Penn State: Has really made a move up most boards, although we like McDougle better. Viewed as an outside pass rusher. Board status: Rising.

17. Taylor Jacobs, WR, Florida: Impressed a bunch at the Senior Bowl, but some teams think he's overrated. This might be somewhat high, but he stays here for now. Board status: Rising.

18. William Joseph, DT, Miami: He's a big, physical tackle who didn't have a great senior season. Has the potential to be a powerful inside player. Board status: Falling.

19. Chris Simms, QB, Texas: We like this kid more than most scouts. He proved at the Senior Bowl his arm is every bit as good as Palmer's. Was inconsistent at times, but he knows the passing game. Board status: Rising.

20. Kenny Peterson, DE, Ohio State: Was impressive in the national title game against Miami, which helped his stock rise. Can play inside at tackle, too. Board status: Rising.

21. Ty Warren, DT, Texas A&M: Had an impressive Senior Bowl. Plays a position where everyone seems to be looking for one. May move higher as he works out. Rising

22. Andre Woolfolk, CB, Oklahoma: Woolfolk is a former receiver who is very raw playing the corner. Could be a two-year project. He has plenty of skills, though. Board status: Falling.

23. Boss Bailey, LB, Georgia: Is long and lean, but has the speed teams want from their linebackers. Needs to gain some weight. Bailey is an active player who could move up. Think Derrick Brooks. Board status: Falling.

24. Jason Witten, TE, Tennessee: Everybody is looking for the next Jeremy Shockey. Witten isn't quite that, but he will be a solid, pass-catching tight end. Board status: Steady.

25. Kelley Washington, WR, Tennessee: Has major attitude and injury questions, which hurt him. Has high first-round ability. He's also older after playing pro baseball before going to Tennessee. Board status: Falling.

26. George Foster, T, Georgia: He's a physical player who has overcome injuries. A wrist injury last year slowed him. He has the tools to be an effective starter early in his career and could go higher than this in April. Board status: Rising.

27. Eric Steinbach, G-T, Iowa: Played guard in college but proved he could move to tackle at the Senior Bowl. He has great feet. Will be a 10-year starter. Board status: Steady.

28. Bryant Johnson, WR, Penn State: Had a very good senior season. Has the deep speed that teams like. Could move up with good workouts. Board status: Steady.

29. Bennie Joppru, TE, Michigan: Love this kid. He has all the tools to be an effective tight end. Can get down the field. Has to improve his blocking some. Board Status: Rising.

30. Larry Johnson, RB, Penn State: This is low for the first running back, but this is a weak class. Johnson doesn't have a lot of wiggle, which worries the scouts. Board status: Falling.

31. Kyle Boller, QB, California: He's a big, strong kid with a powerful arm. Came on strong in 2002. Could be even higher as we get closer to the draft. Board status: Rising.

32. E.J. Henderson, LB, Maryland: Played the 2002 season coming off a neck injury. Didn't play like he did before the injury. That could hurt his status: Falling.

Just missed: Chris Kelsay, DE, Nebraska; Onterrio Smith, RB, Oregon; Brett Williams, T, Florida State; Mike Doss, S, Ohio State; Montrae Holland, G, Florida State; Rashean Mathis, S, Bethune-Cookman; Rien Long, DT, Washington State.