New 2012 NFL Mock Draft

[DFlo]

Hey guys, I've updated my mock draft for the 3/4 point of the season.

You can check it out here: 2012 NFL Mock Draft

Let me know what you think. Would love to hear your feedback!

I've also added a Draft Order section that I will be updating weekly for the next 4 weeks

[Alo]

Good stuff. Like a lot of the picks, but I'm not so hot on Coples to Philly and Landry Jones that high.

The Iggles already have two good edge rushers in Trent Cole and Jason Babin, and Coples isn't a great fit for the Wide 9, which relies on speed rushers who can race upfield.

And if Jones declares, I very much doubt he'll go in the top 15. Blaine Gabbert's struggles point to why you don't draft a quarterback with mediocre pocket presence. Jones would be better off staying in school and hopefully improving in that area (to a certain degree, it's a quality that isn't coachable).

[TheBestPlayersPlay]

Browns 9. Trent Richardson - RB - Alabama - 5'11'' 224lbs
With the Peyton Hillis experiment nearing an end, the Browns are happy to snag a top 5 talent in Trent Richardson. When you talk about pure physical talent at the RB position, this is the guy you think of. This former Florida high school weightlifting champion has 6% body fat, a 475lb bench press, 600 pound squat, and a 365 pound power clean. The Strength & Conditioning coaches at Alabama wont let him go any heavier for fear for injury. He also runs a 4.4 40, 10.4 100 meter and has a 36'' vertical leap.

2010 Stats: 700 Yards Rush - 6.3 YPC - 6 TD - 266 Yards Rec - 4 TD
2011 Stats: 1,583 Yards Rush - 6.0 YPC - 20 TD - 327 Yards Rec - 3 TD

Nice work, although I would be a little sick inside if the Browns draft T Rich. I'll take Manti Te'o, and [insert the best #1 WR prospect available here]. Thought I read somewhere that Floyd runs terrible routes ...doesn't mean it's true.

Of course I'd also be happy with a DE, CB, S, RT, or G as well ...just please for the love of God get us some elite players.

[DawgFan]

The only problem I have with this draft is that the Browns will be drafting much higher than #9. Right now we have 4 wins. Best case is 5, and I even doubt that.

So, with 5 wins, we will draft no lower than 7th, likely as high as 5th.

So, with that said, let's split the middle and say 6th.

[damajuki]

Why wouldn't the Browns take RG3?

I just found out today how smart the guy is. That makes me feel better about him. That and the Heisman. (I don't believe in curses. Well, except for the Wahoo curse. But not the others.)

[mikeyP]

Find a way to get Justin Blackmon. IMO.

If not, I hope Heckert has something better in mind than Greg Little 2.0 later in the draft.

[Riffer X]

RGIII is definitely looking like an option, but it wouldn't mean he would start right away over Colt either. Colt could take the job and run with it if they get the kid any help and he has a whole offseason to perfect this supposed offense. Of course taking RGIII would negate an impact WR in that spot like possibly Blackmon.

My crush in this draft like Watt last year and Colt the year before is the Broyles kid, even with his injury. People will knock him for size and speed but the kid is a flat out baller, exatly what we don't have besides maybe Norwood and Cribbs. He can be had in probably round three or four and would be an immediate impact the second he is healthy. I am also very warm on RGIII beings my mom and older half brother live in Waco. He is a phenomenal kid and over the top talented, plus tough as shit. My only worries are he tends to stride a little far on most of his passes but I am not going to go all technical on the kid, he can play.

Right now, I would like something similar to these scenarios:
Somehow get Blackmon with our top pick and Broyles later on. Add an FA WR that is still young with upside even if you overpay big time and resign Hillis. We can go one more year with our backs because we will have 4 guys counting Jackson and Obi, plus Hards may be a different player on year two back from the injury--possibly convert Hillis to FB full time but use him! A guy like Mike Adams from OSU may be had with Atlanta's pick to start day one at RT and an FA to start over Lauvao. Hopefully, Steiny may be able to give us another year but if not Pinky should be able to do a decent job there or possibly go to RT or be an overall swing man. The NoMass era is done and we would keep Norwood and Cribbs to go along with Little, who would actually have to earn his time. We could effectively see a completely revamped offense and my guess is Colt would morph into a pretty good QB in this situation. Lots of variables to deal with such as who is going to be the new OC and Patty Shurms will still be calling the plays, so that could be disturbing. Bear with me, cuz I am trying to stay optimistic about this team.

Scenario Two: Draft RGIII as he should be there with our first pick. Let him develop behind Colt and see if Colt gets better ala Brees. You won't get Blackmon, but possibly someone like Jeffery, Wright or Floyd with Atlanta's pick. Taking RGIII would essentially mean you don't get an an Adams and you get a lesser receiver than Blackmon as your primary weapon, so you are not doing Colt as much as you could but you're telling him it is do or die time basically. It is very possible that Colt is a completely better player next year with some help and another year to understand this bullshit offense. Funny thing is everyone said he is made for the WCO but he is really not, he is a pro set/play action type but just not the prototype. I think people are taking for granted some of the things he does do well, which is avoid sacks, run well, throw on the run well, lead, tough as hell, determined to succeed and doesn't turn the ball over too much by fumbling or throwing picks. My gosh, guys like Alex Smith were fumbling factories their first few years, and Colt is not that despite getting repeated pressure.

Having a full off season and this type of offensive overhaul that is doable is hopefully enough to keep me optimistic as mostly always, cuz I suck at the hate my team thing----big time.

[Riffer X]

Poached from the Ober,

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...mBO_story.html


Injured All-American receiver Ryan Broyles just wants a chance to prove what he can do in NFL

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By Associated Press, Published: November 30

NORMAN, Okla. — Injured All-American receiver Ryan Broyles has a message for any NFL general managers who might be listening: give him a chance and he’ll give you his all.
Broyles’ final season at Oklahoma came to an early end when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee against Texas A&M last month. He ended his career with the most receptions in NCAA history and now is hoping his injury doesn’t derail his chances to play at the next level.

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(Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press) - Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011.

“If a team is going to give me a shot, I’ll go out and do all I can with it. I’m just looking forward to the opportunity,” Broyles said. “Training-wise, I’m ready to get on that. I took running for granted. When I’m up and running again, I’m not going to stop.”
Broyles had his knee repaired by Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., and he’s already walking without crutches. He expects to be running in a pool in 10 weeks, but with an estimated recovery time of six months, he won’t be able to run at the combine and his workouts will be limited leading up to the NFL draft in April.
Broyles said he plans to stay in Norman through January to do his rehab and then head out in February to work on his upper-body training, prepare for interviews and study for the Wonderlic test. He plans to attend the combine and meet with coaches and general managers and then return to Norman for more rehab.
“If a team gives me a shot, I’m going to go out there,” Broyles said. “My dream has always been to play in the NFL, not be a first-round draft pick, just to be a pick. ... It’s not about where you get picked. It’s not about how much money you make. It’s about how much you save. I’ve heard that a lot. I’m on my saving kick already.”
At 5-foot-10, Broyles lacks the size of NFL superstars such as Calvin Johnson and Randy Moss — or even fellow All-American Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State. He has made up for it with an elusiveness and ability to get open at a record rate.
He finished his career with an NCAA record 349 catches for 4,586 yards and 45 touchdowns. He was also the leader among active players with 1,194 career yards on punt returns at the time he got hurt.
Because of his stature, his ability to play in the slot and the fact that he’s a native Oklahoman, Broyles frequently gets compared to New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker — who leads the NFL in receptions (82) and yardage (1,143) this season.
Broyles even got an email of encouragement from Welker, who also had a torn ACL heading into the draft and didn’t get picked. Welker also led the NFL in receptions in 2009 and tied for the league lead in 2007.
“I feel like I’m Ryan Broyles,” he said, shying away from the comparison. “I’m going to take to the game whatever I’ve showed out here on the field.”
Broyles said he’s not worried about his prospects in the NFL. There’s plenty of evidence of what he can do on the football field, even if he won’t be able to show it off for scouts at pro days, the combine or private workouts.
All it takes is one team to believe in him.

[King of Kings]

Originally Posted by damajuki

Why wouldn't the Browns take RG3?

Because we insist on running a pass first WCO and he is a run first glorified RB in a gimmick offense, perhaps?

The sad thing is I half ass expect the Browns to do just that, draft RGIII. I am pretty sure that would just about do it for me and push me straight off the edge of the cliff into "fuck this team" territory. About 90% certain that'd heave me off the cliff actually. I personally want Championships, not having a QB run us to 8-8 records and wildcard slots every few years at the most.

[TheBestPlayersPlay]

Just to test this out. Thanks to @jimkanicki.

[DFlo]

Nice Draft Order calculator, where'd ya get that one?

RG3 is a definite possibility. Trent Richardson, in the eyes of many, is seen as the #2 prospect after Luck but I'm having a hard time slotting him to anyone except for the Browns. I think he's a steal that late.

What do you guys think of Kuechly?


BTW, thanks for the comments guys!

[Greythan]

Save the RB. I wouldn't draft a running back with a top 10 pick unless I knew he was the second coming of Jim Brown. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I'm with Shep on the elite RB issue: show me how having a top 3 RB translates to Super Bowl wins over the past 10 or 15 years. Add to that their limited shelf life and the proliferation of the multi-back system; and you have little rationale to draft one top 10.