Brett Farrey

I honestly don’t know why I like following mock drafts, since they’re usually not even close, but they keep me amused while I eat lunch at work. Anyway, I thought I’d post my own totally pointless NFL mock draft.

1. St. Louis Rams
Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

2. Detroit Lions
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

4. Washington Redskins
Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

5. Kansas City Chiefs
Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

6. Seattle Seahawks
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

7. Cleveland Browns
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

8. Oakland Raiders
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland

9. Buffalo Bills
Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

10. Jacksonville Jaguars
Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

11. Denver Broncos
Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama

12. Miami Dolphins
Joe Haden, CB, Florida

13. San Francisco 49ers
Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

14. Seattle Seahawk
C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson

15. New York Giants
Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

16. Tennessee Titans
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida

17. San Francisco 49ers
Earl Thomas, FS, Texas

18. Pittsburgh Steelers
Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

19. Atlanta Falcons
Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri

20. Houston Texans
Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State

21. Cincinnati Bengals
Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

22. New England Patriots
Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

23. Green Bay Packers
Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas
You can never have enough pass rushers, and with Aaron Kampman leaving town and Brad Jones being only solid, they need more depth. I think they’ll address OL and CB in the 2nd and 3rd round. Just my guess.

24. Philadelphia Eagles
Brian Price, DT, UCLA

25. Baltimore Ravens
Jared Odrick, DE/DT, Penn State

26. Arizona Cardinals
Taylor Mays, S, USC

27. Dallas Cowboys
Mike Iupati, G, Idaho

28. San Diego Chargers
Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama

29. New York Jets
Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech

30. Minnesota Vikings
Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers

31. Indianapolis Colts
Everson Griffen, DE, USC

32. New Orleans Saints
Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

That was easily the most stressful game I’ve ever watched. Unfortunately, it was pretty clear the better team won. I said “team”, not “quarterback”. Favre is clearly playing a high level right now, but I think the Packers made the right decision to go with Aaron Rodgers. I’m sure Favre feels like he got his revenge, but the fact remains, the Packers didn’t want him and Rodgers looks to have a very promising career.

I think the Packers definitely have some talent, but they have some MAJOR issues. First and foremost, the offensive line is pathetically awful. Daryn Colledge and Allen Barbre are embarrassing, and not good enough to start on most teams. They have some depth, but it’s very mediocre. They are being dominated by every defense they face. The Packers either need a new offensive line coach, or the players they’ve drafted just aren’t any good…or both! Either way, the organization might want to consider protecting their franchise quarterback.

The other major issue is the defense. They did a great job of stopping Adrian Peterson, but only after he got hurt on the play where Clay Matthews stripped the ball. The have great depth at linebacker, but they don’t really fit the part. If you look at the Steelers’ 3-4 linebackers, they are much bigger, and MUCH more aggressive. The Packers have a bunch of talented linebackers, but they’re all undersized, and probably better suited as 4-3 linebackers. I love Aaron Kampman as a defensive end, but he looks completely out of place as a linebacker. I’m pretty sure Kampman will jump ship once his contract is up, and will probably tell the Packers to “stick it” for making him playing LB during a contract year. The secondary got burned, play after play after play. Tramon Williams no longer looks like a future replacement for Woodson or Harris.

They have so many holes on this team, I’m starting to wonder if Ted Thompson is now on the hot seat. How many years should the Packers be the youngest team in the NFL? I’d think one or two, but no more than that. At some point, the Packers need to invest some money into the offensive line, and rethink the players they have on defense. They showed Ted Thompson on TV last, and he looked very scared, and that was before the game started.

Let’s hope Clifton is back sooner than later, and that the rest of the team gets better….real quick! It’s all we can hope for this season.

Just a few random thoughts….

I can already forsee a few coaching changes after this season. Wade Phillips, Norv Turner, and Jim Zorn are definitely on the hot seat. Other possibilities might include Tom “I break jaws” Cable and Dick Jauron. I’d imagine Packers offensive line coach James Campen is probably on the hot seat as well.

NFL has been turning soft for quite some time, and the Ravens/Patriots game proved it. I understand trying to protect players from injuries, but football is a contact sport, and people will get hurt. The Ravens had two awful penalties called on them. The NFL should bow their heads in shame.

I don’t think there’s any question, the Lions are getting better. The Rams, Chiefs, Buccaneers, and Raiders are just flat out embarrassing. Jamarcus Russell is a bust. It’s time to sit his butt on the bench. I would just cut Chiefs RB Larry Johnson now; he’ll have more fun watching the games at home.

The Cowboys are pretenders. I think Tony Romo is a talented QB, but he’s not an elite QB. The Cowboy receivers are average at best, and that includes Roy Williams. Cowboys Release Jerry Jones! Good news! The Cowboys at least have a great stadium to show off their mediocre football team.

Speaking of the Cowboys, Brandon Marshall completely embarrasses the Cowboys’ secondary….

1. DT BJ Raji. Michael Crabtree would be very tempting, but the Packers are stacked at wide receiver, and Raji is a terrific value.

2. OLB Everette Brown. I wouldn’t have traded up for Matthews. Sintim and Barwin are also options here.

3. OLB Michael Johnson. I would have traded up a few spots to grab a pass rusher.

3. Traded to Bengals to move up in 3rd round.

4. DT Sammie Lee Hill. A big fast DT to help clog the middle.

5. FB Quinn Johnson. Arguably the best fullback in the draft. Tough football player.

5. OT Jamon Meridith. A great value and eventual starter on the o-line.

6. DE Jarius Wynn. This guy has potential, and that’s what you look for in the later rounds.

7. CB Mike Mickens. He led the nation in interceptions last season. Very fast, and a great value in the 7th round.

I’m thinking the Broncos are going to trade up with the either the Jaguars or the Packers at #8 or #9 to nab Mark Sanchez. I’d really like the Packers get Orakpo, but I just don’t see it happening. Unless Maybin or another decent pass rusher falls to the Bills, I think they’ll pull the trigger on Andre Smith. I think the Patriots reach a little for Larry English, and the same goes for the Titans grabbing Evander Hood.

1. Lions – Matthew Stafford
2. Rams – Jason Smith
3. Chiefs – Aaron Curry
4. Seahawks – Eugene Monroe
5. Browns – Brian Orakpo
6. Bengals – Michael Crabtree
7. Raiders – Jeremy Maclin
8. Broncos(traded #12 to Jaguars) – Mark Sanchez
9. Packers – B.J. Raji
10. 49ers – Aaron Maybin
11. Bills – Andre Smith
12. Jaguars(traded #8 to Broncos) – Malcolm Jenkins
13. Redskins – Everette Brown
14. Saints – Chris Wells
15. Texans – Clay Matthews
16. Chargers – Michael Oher
17. Jets – Percy Harvin
18. Broncos – Tyson Jackson
19. Buccaneers – Josh Freeman
20. Lions – Eben Britton
21. Eagles – Brandon Pettigrew
22. Vikings – Vontae Davis
23. Patriots – Larry English
24. Falcons – Peria Jerry
25. Dolphins – Rey Maualuga
26. Ravens – Darius Heyward-Bey
27. Colts – Kenny Britt
28. Eagles – William Beatty
29. Giants – Brian Cushing
30. Titans – Evander Hood
31. Cardinals – Knowshon Moreno
32. Steelers – Duke Robinson

1. Detroit Lions: Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia

I just don’t see them grabbing an offensive lineman here, althought that’s probably what they should do. Unfortunately, when your best QB is Duante Culpepper, you don’t have much choice.

2. St. Louis Rams: Jason Smith, OT Baylor

The Rams get one hell of an offensive lineman

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Aaron Curry, LB Wake Forest

The Chiefs need defense, and Curry is just what the doctor ordered.

4. Seattle Seahawks: Eugene Monroe, OT Virginia

This was a tough pick. Crabtree makes sense, but Walter Jones only has a few more years left, the running game has been struggling, and they need to keep Hasselbeck healthy. I was thinking maybe Brian Orakpo, but they have Lawrence Jackson and Patrick Kerney.

5. Cleveland Browns: Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB Texas

Rookie of the year. I have a feeling Orakpo is going to be a monster in the NFL.

6. Cinninati Bengals: B.J. Raji, DT Boston College

Tons of needs here, and Crabtree is tempting, but they must shore up both their lines.

7. Oakland Raiders: Michael Crabtree, WR Texas Tech

Al Davis actually makes a smart pick here.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeremy Maclin, WR Missouri

They could use CB, WR and OL help, but there’s nothing on the board worth taking at this spot. They surprise everyone by taking Sanchez. He sits on the bench for a few years watching David Garrard.

9. Green Bay Packers: Andre Smith, OT Alabama

I have four options here. They could get an OLB in Aaron Maybin or Everette Brown, but both scream BUST to me. Tyson Jackson would help the d-line, but he’s a tad bit of reach. Andre Smith was thought to be the easy choice for #1 overall, but now he’s slipped. If he plays like he did in college, this pick will be great! If he plays like he’s acted the last few months, Ted Thompson will be looking for a new job.

10. San Francisco 49ers: Aaron Maybin, Penn State

Mike Singletary will draft defense. End of story. Everette Brown could be a possibility here.

Gene, I’m not sure if you’re aware of this or not, but football is a cold weather sport. If you’re that worried about not being able to get a tan at a football game, I suggest you write about warm weather sports, or quit being such a whiny pussy. I think Golf or maybe NASCAR might be better sports for you. Are you seriously that hard-up for something to write about?

My only issue with the Super Bowl being in Indy is the fact it’s in a dome. I believe football should be played on grass, or better yet, the Frozen Tundra. I think a Super Bowl at Lambeau Field sounds like a good time to me.

Good luck on that tan.

Can’t quite warm up to cold-weather Super Bowl

Yes, Gene Wojciechowski is indeed a schmuck