Weekly Official AP Mock-tastic Thread 1/31-2/6 Post-Senior-Bowl-edition

Do you really want to double up on guard when we still have Lilja on the roster. I could see double up on S or a LB.

As long as the QB can manage the game and limit turnovers, we can win the West. That’ll put us at home in the playoffs. Sooner or later that monkey has to jump off of our back so we can win a playoff game.

If it’d fall right, I’d just throw a LB in there somewhere.

Antonio Allen (6-1/202), South Carolina – I mentioned Allen as a possible rover strong safety/linebacker, but that may be limiting his potential. Allen showed range and a physical side when closing the line or in coverage of tight ends. While Allen’s foot speed may not be outstanding, his abnormally long reach helps in many areas. He’s the No. 2 safety in this draft behind Mark Barron.

With the depth at safety in this draft I could see him going in the second round especially if he has, what I expect to be, a great showing at the combine. People perceive him to not have the footspeed but there’s a good chance he runs 4.4s in shorts which could move him up to the top-middle round two.

I think Fleener, Allen and Schwartz are all solid players and represent good value at those spots, if they last that long.

I want a new one off the lot, not a free agent with an expiring warranty.

but I’m not sure Fleener falls to the 2nd round. This kid reminds me a lot of Finley. I could easily see the Broncos snagging him in the 1st. I wouldn’t mind Dwayne Allen of Clemson in the 2nd if he is there.

yaknowhaddimean?

1. Andrew Luck QB Stanford
7b. Evan Rodriguez FB Temple

1. Don’t care
2. Antonio Allen
3. Don’t care
4. Really don’t care
5. Oline?
6. Camp fodder
7. Guy with a funny name to give us something to talk about

FA: Bowe, Carr, McClain, Daniels, Gordon, Shaun Rodgers, Rob Ninkovich, Donnie Avery, Ben Grubbs

1) Trade with Chicago, theyre looking to make a big move for a WR/OL and a former Chief as head honcho could mean they trade with us. Grab their 1st, 3rd from the Panthers and a 2013 2nd.
1.19) Mike Adams OT OSU – was dominant in the Senior Bowl, and I see him having a great combine. A bit inconsistent throughout his career, but I see him locking down the RT position with a chance to compete for LT with Albert heading to a contract year.

2) Ladarius Green TE LA-Lafayette – woah a surprise pick here, hes a guy whos stock has been surging in my eyes since the end of the season and should continue to rise once the Combine comes. Hes extremely athletic, has strong hands, is a mis-match for defenses and although isnt the greatest blocker is very willing which goes a long way.

3a) Antonio Allen S/LB S. Car – McGraw with athleticism and more talent, hes a guy im very high on and we may have to draft him in the 2nd which id be fine with.

3b) Doug Martin RB Boise State – we need a guy who can be a 3rd down back, someone who can pass protect, catch and run the ball effectively. JC/Dex arent good blockers, and I dont expect Jones/Battle to be back. So we grab Jones’ younger clone in Martin whom i have rated as the 2nd best 3rd down back in the class outside of Richardson.

4) Emmanuele Acho ILB Texas – pretty good prospect that follows his brother in the 4th round. I think hes a starter down the line with immense potential.

5) Kheeston Randall DE/DT Texas – not a guy who picks up stats but can control the point and effects the game more then the stat sheet says. Sound familiar?

6) Cliff Harris CB Oregon – weed is an issue but there is some talent and value here in the 6th.

7a) Matt Merletti DB UNC – guy coming off an injury, could be worth a flyer late

7b) Hebron Fangupo NT BYU – got some size and potential, just in case Powe doesnt pan out.

1) OT or OG love DeCastro (Stan) , Reiff (Ia) or Martin (Stan)
2) OT Sanders (FSU) or TE Fleener (Stan)
3) RBs Martin, Pierce, Pead, NY Chapman
4) TE Green (La Laf) or NT Fangupa (BYU) or ILB Johnson (NV) or FS/SS Iloka (Boise
5) RB Ganaway or Ballard
6) DT Baptiste (BU) or Wolfe (Cin) or DE Bequette (Ark)
7) C Vlachos (AL) or TE Reliford (FSU)
7) CB Lynn (PSU) or WR Childs (Ark)

With my luck: All of those 1st round hopefulls will be off the board in the real world so we trade back (Twice) for extra 2nd and exrta 3rd.

1) OG Glenn (GA) Guess what? The guy can play RT as well. or ILB Hightower (AL)
2a) CB Minnifield
2b) FS Merkele Martin (OSU)
3a) OC Brewster (OSU) Possible move to OG.
3b) NT Josh Chapman (AL)
4) TE Green (La Laf) or NT Fangupa (BYU) or ILB Johnson (NV) or FS/SS Iloka (Boise
5) RB Ganaway (BU) or Ballard (MS St) or TE Ellison (USC)
6) DT Baptiste (BU) or DT Wolfe (Cin) or DE Bequette (Ark)
7a) C Vlachos (AL) or TE Reliford (FSU)
7b) CB Lynn (PSU) or WR Childs (Ark)

Two furd players, 1 Cal and 1 Udub…I can’t get behind this Pac12 heavy draft!

If you had to pair a Conference with a playing position this year What would you group?

Big Ten = Offensive Lineman
Big Twelve
Pac Twelve
SEC
ACC
and so on

Is a natural catcher of the football who has some savvy to his game working his way open and adjusting to the catch. Is a tough kid who is willing to work the middle of the field and will get up and attack the football. Lets the ball get into his body too often underneath, but secures the ball quickly and showcases the initial suddenness to slip a defender and accelerate. Gets up to speed quickly and showcases good straight-line speed. Isn’t as shifty when trying to avoid the bump off the line, as he has a tendency to really run around corners on the outside. But exhibits very good straight-line speed with the ability to get behind and track the football vertically.

Is a big threat on special teams as well. Is a gifted return man who accelerates quickly, has a good feel and has the quick’s to make defenders miss. Plus he’s a tough gunner, who will get down the field and tackle. Isn’t the kind of size/speed guy you want at the position at the next level, but it says a lot about his toughness.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=35103

Would let Arenas and McCluster focus on their primary jobs as CB/RB

Is still developing as a pass blocker, displays solid range off the edge and looks athletic enough to reach speed. However, struggles to keep his base down, isn’t real technically sound/compact with his footwork and has a tendency to get overextended and double over the waist when looking to anchor. Takes good angles initially, but struggles to shuffle and slide through the play. Loses his balance easily and can be overwhelmed easily on contact because his weight is typically on his toes and he doesn’t stay real compact with his footwork lunging into contact. Does a much better job keeping his hands up and base down when he needs to block down or handle bigger/slower defensive ends off the edge where he can play with power. However, vs. speed he chicken wings his arms on his drop in order to create momentum, exposes his frame and doesn’t keep his hands up ready to uncoil on his punch.

or

XXXXXX exhibits elite range when asked to pull and get out to the second level. He is very coordinated in space, moves effortlessly and has the flexibility to cleanly drop his pad level and cut down defenders on contact. He coils up into his stance well and exhibits a good initial snap through the hips into contact, extending his arms well off the ball and initially gaining leverage. He moves his feet in order to mirror and maintain his angle. However, he will begin to pop upright through contact, limiting his natural power and taking away from his push and ability to stay engaged through contact.

Free Agents
BenJarvis Green-Ellis RB. NE connection. RBs are expendable in NE and Law Firm has a sure set of hands.

Paul Soliai NT. I say we grab him. We’ve got the money and now that Miami is switching to a 4-3 he will probably be let go

Dwayne Bowe WR. Has put up great numbers despite lousy QBs. Shown great maturity over the last two years and has not said anything to indicate he wants out of KC for a big pay day.

Brandon Carr CB. Pioli should know that Brandon is important to the defense and that losing him and trying to get a rookie to fill his shoes is risky. To quote CraiginCalgary. “why take the boat when you can take the mystery box. it might even be a boat”

LeRon McClain FB. Showed a lot of passion. Wasn’t used properly by Haley and Muir. Hopefully the new OC can scheme him into the offense because I think he has a lot to offer

Draft
We trade 11 to Cincy for there second 1st and there second round pick. They move up for Richardson

1st: Dont’a Hightower ILB. Replaces Belcher and improves our run D.

2nd: Kevin Zeitler OG: Promising Guard. can sit a year and learn just like all our interior linemen do.

2nd: Zebrie Sanders RT. Disappointing senior bowl but middle second round is good value.

3rd: George Iloka DB. Versatile DB. Played FS but also played a couple of games at CB for Boise State this season due to injuries. That kind of versatility is what we need out of our nickel DBs

4th: Alameda Ta’amu NT. The amount of nickel we run means the NT doesn’t see that much of the field meaning we can wait til the 4th round. Ta’amu is good value here and looks like he can become a two gap NT for us.

5th: Brock Osweiler QB. Very raw but high ceiling. Only mid round QB I think has a chance to be great. Needs coaching and to learn but a couple years behind Orton(hopefully) or Cassel(hopefully NOT) and he might develop into something.

6th: BPA
7th: BPA

1) Trent Richardson, RB (Alabama) – I don’t think this is wishful thinking. If he’s available at 11, he’s the best player available, and at a position of need. No brainer.

2) Orson Charles, TE (Georgia) – The lack of production at the TE position killed our passing game in 2011. Charles/Moeaki will make a dangerous two TE set. Orson Charles averaged 14.7 YPC in his college career, and had a knack for making clutch catches.

3) Nate Potter, OT (Boise) – 6’6" 300lbs and great feet. He’s an immediate upgrade at RT. There is no way we go after a RT in the first round like many suggest.

4) Jerry Franklin, ILB (Arkansas) – One of the most reliable run stoppers in the SEC. Four year starter and All SEC-Team honors.

5 – George Iloka, S (Boise) – At 6’4" he is the tallest safety in the draft. He’s versatile…playing both safety positions and CB. His draft stock could easily go up after the combine and he may be long gone before we get to the 5th round….but if not I love him in big nickel covering Gates.

6 – Casey Hayward, CB (Vanderbilt) – Reminds me a little of Flowers. Very physical tackler, quicker than he is fast, and is pick six waiting to happen in zone coverage.

7a -Jaymes Brooks, OG (Virginia Tech) – Reading about this guy, you might think he would go higher. Great work ethic, and smart. This guy can jump out of the gym. Powerful inside presence. He might be the best interior lineman no one has heard of.

7b – Mike Willie, WR (Arizona State) – Described as having surprising strength and athleticism. Also a VERY good blocker. Special teams?

“Jamaal Charles will be back next year, but the Chiefs have never been convinced that he can carry the load. That’s even a more unreasonable expectation in 2012 given that he’s coming off a torn ACL.

Trent Richardson is by far the top player available. He would give Kansas City the top one-two punch at running back in the NFL.

For Chief fans who want a tackle or something else over Richardson, let me remind you of Arizona’s 2007 NFL Draft. The Cardinals had a very slight need at running back (as much as Kansas City needs one), and Adrian Peterson was on the board at No. 5. They instead opted to take an inferior talent who filled a much bigger need. Five years later, I’m sure Arizona would rather have Peterson over Levi Brown.

Richardson is the best running back prospect since Peterson. Taking him here is the right move because you don’t choose a Levi Brown over an Adrian Peterson."

My mocks are based on availability on drafttek’s mocks. I favor BPA at position of need.
Round Pick Selection School Height Weight Position Value/Reach
1 12 Trent Richardson Alabama 5’11" 224 RBF Value +8
2 43 Dwayne Allen Clemson 6’4" 255 TE Push
3 76 Bobby Wagner Utah State 6’0" 235 WILB Value +9
4 106 Mitchell Schwartz California 6’5" 324 ROT Value +5
5 139 Kellen Moore Boise State 6’1" 191 QB Value +5
6 170 DaJohn Harris USC 6’4" 305 DE34 Value +7
7 203 Robert Blanton Notre Dame 6’0" 200 CB Reach -10

Trent Richardson
Zebrie Sanders
Leonard Johnson
Michael Egnew

I hate it.

Riley Reiff
Lamar Miller
Brock Osweiler
Gerrell Robinson

Now this i could live with, would be hard to stomach Osweiler in the 3rd though. Lamar Miller in the 2nd makes it much easier to do.

I’d be more than comfortable with this. First 4 rounds especially.

Resign Brandon Carr, Franchise and trade Dwayne Bowe Rams for a 2nd this season and a 1st next year.
Trade down with Cincinatti for pick number 21 as well as a 3rd rounder this year and a 2nd next year.

1. Mike Adams, OT, Ohio St.
An instant and large upgrade at RT with LT potential.
2. Lamar Miller, RB, Miami
Insurance in case Charles doesn’t regain his elite status and also a 1-2 punch.
2. Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
Jeffery lacks great speed but he has great size and leaping ability. Jeffery and Baldwin on the outside is a lot for a defense to deal with.
3. Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame
A safety with a lot of talent and all the measurables that can be trained up by Crennel.
3. Mike Brewster, C, Ohio St.
Interior Line depth with Weigy moving on. Hudson starts and Brewster is depth at G/C.
4. Alameda Ta’amu, DE/NT, Washington
A piece for Crennel to mold and use much the same way he used Shaun Smith.
5. Rhett Ellison, TE, USC
A big tight end with 4.7 speed that can provide quality depth.
6. Chris Galippo, ILB, USC
A SILB candidate that has fallen because he doesn’t fit in the Cover 2 USC uses.
7. Tyler Urban, TE, West Virginia
TE depth that has all the measurables you look for.
7. Lance Lewis, WR, East Carolina
ST help and depth at WR. 6’1" with 4.5 speed could be a solid possession receiver.

I see them having to tag Carr then trade him to Detroit (where he wants to go) This will force the Chiefs into a draft that will look like this

1) Dre Kirkpatrick CB, Bama
2) Next best Tackle available. Could be Sanders, but I doubt it, probably will be Bobbie Massie from ole Miss
2b) (from Detroit for Carr) Ta’amu NT Wazzu—I was happy to hear that his reputation for an inconsistent motor didn’t emerge during the Senior Bowl
3) Audie Cole ILB NCSt—I don’t know much about him, but Mel Kiper likes him and he should be available
4) Michael Egnew TE — I still don’t like mizzou, even more so after they went to the SEC, but this kid can play and would be great value in the 4th
5-7) build depth at guard, safety and running back

RD 1. David Decartro – G
RD 2. Alamenda Ta’amu – NT
RD 3. Antonio Allen – S
RD 4. Mitchell Schwartz – OT
RD 5. Vick Ballard – RB
RD 6. Chris Galippo – LB
RD 7. Beau Reliford – TE
RD 7. Marquis Maze – WR

1. David DeCastro – OG – Stanford
2. Coby Fleener – TE – Stanford
3. Antonio Allen – S – South Carolina
4. Alameda Ta’amu – DT – Washington
5. Nate Potter – OT – Boise State
6. Russell Wilson – QB – Wisconsin
7. Fozzy Whittaker – RB – Texas

Assuming no trading…I could get really crazy if I assumed KC makes about three trades and lands about 23/24…

I’m only three hours from Mobile, and if the 2nd daughter hadn’t decided to come early….

anyway, that top four or so looks good to me!

dink and dunk is all Cassel can do anyway

Cory Harkey TE, UCLA. We went to HS together, hes not well known but looked fantastic as a blocker in the shrine game.

Would be cool if we got him as a UDFA or even as a late flyer.