Guys, I know it is early but throw out how you feel the draft will go down 1 Oakland Raiders 2-14 .555 2 Detroit Lions 3-13 .523 3 Cleveland Browns# 4-12 .535 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers# 4-12 .535 5 Arizona Cardinals 5-11 .500 6 Washington Redskins 5-11 .512 7 Minnesota Vikings 6-10 .488 8 Houston Texans 6-10 .504 9 Miami Dolphins 6-10 .543 10 Atlanta Falcons 7-9 .457 11 San Francisco 49ers 7-9 .500 12 Buffalo Bills 7-9 .574 (in all honesty I put this thread out there to see if there is any chance of us drafting Peterson)
It looks like the Texans do have a slight chance to land Peterson as all the teams ahead of them look like they have st RBs in place but you never know. Hopefully the Texans will address their offensive line and defensive backfield through the draft as well as free agency too.
If Peterson gets passed the Browns, there is a really good chance he'll be there at #8. However...there might be a smaller chance that we actually take him if he there. Here's how I see the draft going down so far: 1. Raiders- Jamarcus Russell 2. Lions- Brady Quinn 3. Browns- Adrian Peterson 4. Bucs- Calvin Johnson 5. Cardinals- Joe Thomas 6. Redskins- Alan Branch 7. Vikings- Gaines Adams 8. Texans- Laron Landry: With Branch off board, they go w/ best defender. 9. Dolphins- Quentin Moses 10. Falcons- Reggie Nelson
I still think more than likely the Texans address OL, DL, or LB issues first. If the combine numbers are really outstanding, then AP (if available) or Marshawn are possibilities. Most of this will be narrowed based on how the Texans are able to address some of their issues of concern through the FA. If they get Turner from SD, then if Thomas is off the board (as anticipated), I see them attempting a trade down where they could double up and get say Levi Brown or Joe Staley along with addressing the safety issue, getting LaRon Landry or Posluzny (LB) could be another possibility. Glenn Dorsey (DL) could help bolster a DL that is promising depending on how well Mario improves in his sophomore season. All those aforementioned are possibilities and would fill needs no matter what. If we can also get Adalius Thomas, then they narrow to probably going for Levi Brown in mid 1st round and maybe try to get Joe Staley in the 2nd. If no Turner but have Thomas & Clements or Samuel, then I think Michael Bush as an early 2nd may be a viable option in filling RB need. So, just one scenario with this team is difficult because typically the 1st round picks are generally unpredictable for the Texans and they have multiple issues still. My gut right now ... 1. Oak-J Russell 2. Det-B Quinn 3. Cle-T Smith -Hinges on Natl Championship performance-could happen. 4. TB-C Johnson 5. Az-D Jarrett 6. Wash-G Adams 7. Min-A Branch 8. Hou-A.P. , M Lynch or J Thomas --too difficult to narrow. 9. Mia-Q Moses 10. Atl-R Nelson 1st 10 picks they are cornerstone picks. Major pieces of your franchise. Typically DB's dont go top 10. All top 3 need QB's. Troy Smith would potentially make the Browns are better, more attractive draw. Jarrett teamed with Leinart and perhaps Chow also looks like a no-brainer. For the Texans, Peterson may just be too much a talent to overlook. That's why I went either or. Some here may disagree, but I think this group is a possibility. Many ways we can go but, IMO if AP is available and there is considerable belief that he will not be a injury liability, else maybe go with Lynch-possibly. We need a game changer in the worst way!
Joe Thomas does not fall past Arizona. They need a LT. Why do they take Jarrett? They have Fitzgerald and Bolden.
Why does Arizona take receivers every year? That's been they're pattern, and while unlikely, I hope it holds true.
Call it a gut instinct, Jarrett and Leinart had good chemistry at USC plus, if Chow does go to Arizona, that would be a good setup for them to start. Then, potentially they go and trade Boldin for draft pick to pick up an OL late 1st/early 2nd. Yeah, I know about Fitzgerald and Boldin combination but, Jarrett is far more athletic option than Boldin. You know what they say, you can never underestimate the power of chemistry. It would be a perfect fit IMHO!
There's no way in hell that a team is going to draft at one of their strengths and trade their proven young superstar to replace him with an unknown, when they have holes all over the team. Fitz and Boldin are a perfect combination for that team. Their offensive skill positions are all set - their next focus is the OL and defense.
Ok, relax it's an opinion. I'm not necessarily right or wrong, it's just a thought. That's all! Honestly, everyone on this board and everyone at ESPN and everyone at NFL draft war rooms have mostly no idea what is going to happen. Not until the combines and then FA pickups are made, will the field actually narrow to what needs still need to be filled in the draft. Besides, you dont know that maybe Arizona fills the LT by FA or some trade (hey it could happen!) Now, why dont you humor us with your mock draft since you apparently know it all!
remind me never to trust your gut instincts. Boldin has been one of the best WR's in the NFL since he broke into the league. Consistently catching a bunch of balls. Like Major said, perfect combination. Remember that Chow didn't go to Tennessee and take Leinart.. same way, he's not just gonna say bring me Jarrett if he goes to AZ. Detroit tried this WR-every-year tactic, and look where it got them.. and that's with Matt Millen. Obviously only Isiah would do something equally stupid, and for now, Isiah is with the Knicks, not the Cardinals.
also, I don't think we'll go Landry top 10. It's rare to take a DB that high...and lately, they haven't worked out quite as well as people have hoped. Even Roy (OU Roy) is having his share of problems now. Gotta go OL/DL if it's there I think (assuming AP is off)
Furthermore, if you had bothered to read all I wrote instead of just perusing my mock draft picks, you would see that I said this one will be difficult to narrow even with just a few options. The Texans can go so many ways and still accidentally improve because our talent level overall is so bad. We literally need to scrap half our roster because we either have no talent or no depth or both. For the record, as I stated with Major it's just a freakin opinion. I just threw something out there. There is almost always one or two that are initially projected as late 1st/early 2nd and as well in reverse late blue chippers to early 2nds sometimes going in the top 10. The Jarrett idea was one purely of instant chemistry plus, Jarrett would do a much better at stretching the defenses than would Boldin IMO! Do you deny this as a possibility? Why dont you humor us with your crystal ball picks or is it just easier for you and Major to crap all over everyone elses ideas?
In the first round a team should always draft under these criteria- 1. Will he be a playmaker and a starter? 2. Will he become an all pro? 3. Do we have a playmaker and a starter at that position. Need should be the last thing considered. Draft the best player. The trouble with GM's is they don't go for the obvious sure thing and they often draft based upon need. That is why Mario was not the best pick. They ran that excuse out there that we 'needed' someone to rush Peyton Manning. NEVER draft for need unless the first two criteria are met. Last season the top 5 players were- VY Leinhart Brick Bush Mario IMHO- we really reached to take Mario #1- I hope he proves out to be an All Pro.
No way the Cards take Jarrett, especially if a stud tackle like Joe Thomas is available. Leinart and Jarrett did have great chemistry, but the Cards may have the WORST OL in the NFL and Chow would recognize this first and formost. Jarrett is more athletic than Boldin, but what about Fitzgerald? It wouldn't matter how good the chemistry would be if the OL wasn't fixed. Trying to have 3 stud WRs doesn't work, ask the Lions.
Ok, gucci understand that but, is my scenario all that crazy? I mean it's possible they may pull Staley or Levi Brown either later in round 1 or early round 2, because Jarrett would just be an amazing pick for them and make them mad explosive. I appreciate you at least giving intelligent insight on what I said vice just crapping all over my idea. I personally dont think it's that crazy. Hey, the Browns could take Troy Smith should be go mad game vs Florida tonite, you never know.
