3rd Mock of the year - Trades + FA signings in explanation

[Mikek163]

1 - Indianapolis Colts = Andrew Luck - QB
Easy pick.

2 - Washington Redskins = RGIII - QB
Easy pick.

3- Minnesota Vikings = Matt Kalil - LT
Best left tackle in the draft. Need to keep Ponder up.

4 - Cleveland Browns = Justin Blackmon - WR
They seem to believe in McCoy but he needs more threats downfield.

5 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers = Trent Richardson - RB
With all the new faces they have added this is one of the last positions they need to shore up.

6 - St. Louis Rams = Riley Reiff - LT
I know STL fans will want a big threat for Bradford ala Michael Floyd, but that isn't who Jeff Fisher is. Fisher wants linemen and realizes the games are won and lost in the trenches.

7 - Jaxsonville Jaguars = Michael Floyd - WR
Chaka Khan or whoever their new owener is wants a big threat for this offense. Doesn't hurt he is a Chicago boy.

8 - Miami Dolphins = Quentin Coples - DE
I dont have them landing Flynn or Manning but I feel the brass of Miami doesn't want to wait on a QB who will give out the same production as Matt Moore will this year.

9 - Carolina Panthers = Morris Claiborne - CB
Claiborne shouldn't be a top 5 pick. He plays a sexy and wanted position but he isn't the player Patrick Peterson was so I am suspecting a bit of a drop off here. Carolina needs a CB and scoops him up at 9.

10 - *TRADE* - Dallas Cowboys - David Decastro - LG
Dallas cannot wait for Decastro to fall to 11 for the Chiefs to draft him so they decide to move up and get their guy. Buffalo also wants to move back a bit since there isn't much value at #10 for them right now.

11 - Kansas City Chiefs = Dontari Poe - DE/DT
Kansas City is stuck here. They cannot find a trading partner so they are stuck taking the BPA.

12 - Seattle Seahawks = Melvin Ingram - DE
With the Seahawks signing Matt Flynn they will pass on Tannehill here.
Ingram fits and plays in any scheme with his versatility.

13 - Arizona Cardinals = Jonathan Martin - LT
Arizona needs a new LT since Levi's Jeans didnt work out. Here he is.

14 - *TRADE* Buffalo Bills = Kendall Wright - WR
Buffalo trades back and fills one of their last remaining holes on the roster. ILB/MLB is a possibility in this position but they feel the value of Wright is too high.

15 - Philadelphia Eagles = Fletcher Cox - DE/DT
The Eagles historically draft linemen so why not another one here right? Cox has a bit of versatility in him which will help keep him a top 15 pick.

16 - *TRADE* Detroit Lions = Dre Kirkpatrick - CB
The Lions have to move ahead of the Bengals to grab the 2nd best CB in the draft.

17 - Cincinati Benglas = Cordy Glenn - G/T
They need some help on the interior of their line.

18 - San Diego Chargers = Mark Barron - S
No one seems to like Barron this year. I think the top safety on the board can help the Chargers though, and his value is too strong to pass up. Pair him with Weddle and that is a nice combo of safeties!

19 - Chicago Bears = Courtney Upshaw - DE/OLB
I know the Bears wanted Williams badly but hey, kudos to the Bills. The Bears get a younger version of Williams at 19.

20 - Tennessee Titans = Whitney Mercilus - DE
*Tennessee signs Manning* They decide to draft defense. They need pass rushers and Mercilus is the definition of productivity.

21 - Cincinati Bengals = Stephen Gilmore - CB
Yes they missed out on Kirkpatrick but some people (Mike Mayock) actually have Gilmore as the 2nd best cb.

22 - Cleveland Browns = Nick Perry - DE/DT
Sheard and Mitchell as their De's? Really?

23 - *TRADE* New York Jets = Luke Kuchley - ILB/MLB
The guy they probably would have chosen at 16 drops to them at 23. Great pick up for the Jets and a new leader for them on defense in a couple years time.

24 - Pittsburgh Steelers = Donta Hightower - ILB
Need help in the middle with Farrior gone.

25 - Denver Broncos - Ryan Tannehill - QB
Blah blah blah it is SO apparent that Elway hates Tim Tebow, and with them missing out on the Manning sweepstakes they have to make a move. This could be a one step back 2 steps forward type of pick.

26 - Houston Texans = Mike Adams - RT
The Texans played just as well without Williams last year so I dont think they need to jump the gun and replace his position immediately. Mike Adams is a more stable pick for this organization which bases its offense on the running game. Eric Winston will be a huge loss therefore it is a bigger need for this team to replace that position.

27 - New England Patriots = Stephen Hill - WR
Absolutely amazing pro day puts Hill in the first round. He is a big threat for Brady and adds yet another element to the Patriots offense.

28 - Green Bay Packers = Peter Konz - C
Wells is gone so they need a replacement NOW. I know some fans will be calling for a defensive linemen here but the Packers run on Aaron Rodgers. Aaron Rodgers needs to be kept upright and healthy every year all year. Like I said, I know they need defensive help but they also need a new C.

29 - Baltimore Ravens = Kevin Zietler - G
They need to replace Grubbs.

30 - San Fran 49ers = Colby Fleener - TE
Yes they have Vernon Davis. No Jim Harbuagh doesn't give a crap. He is Jims boy from Stanford and will understand the offense immediately. They can run 2 TE sets all day long now and still get productivity. No pick should be spent on defense this year.

31 - New England Patriots = Janoris Jenkins - CB
They need a CB. Jenkins has issues but like a broken record says - Leave it to Bill.

32 - New York Giants = Michael Brockers - DE/DT
I think the Giants will go with the athletic freak who has tons of versatility and upside.
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[Bleedin_Green36]

Very good for Philly.
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Jamison. on the crazyyyy sig.
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[JBURGE25]

Love it. Packers taking Konz would be their best choice, there are some other potentials at 3-4 DE or OLB that could be decent value in 2nd or 3rd

[JBURGE25]

Also LOVE Claiborne slipping to 9. That it, if someone doesnt trade up to get him at 6-8

[Catz Pajamaz]

A+
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P90 on the signature

[goldfishwars]

Zero chance we reach on Hill, slim chance we take a corner with such character problems.
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Thanks Duron Harmon!

[clvbrowns]

just for the record, sheard is a very good young de

[EnglishLion20]

Happy with Kirkpatrick.
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[jetsfan4life51]

Trade back ANDD get Keuchly? Wow amazing!
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[KamTrus20]

[Bad meets Evil]

Claiborne on the board at 7 and we pass on him.....yeah not gonna happen.
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Credit to JMG for da sig

[onejayhawk]

11 - Kansas City Chiefs = Dontari Poe - DE/DT
Kansas City is stuck here. They cannot find a trading partner so they are stuck taking the BPA.

They would take Tannehill, especially if stuck. Miami would take Tannehill. Buffalo would take Tannehill. Seattle would trade up for Tannehill.

Dallas would not mind deCastro, but Poe suits them better. He is an ideal 3-4 LDE with spots at NT. The Seahawks would not let Tennehill past them at gunpoint. If he is gone, they would go for Perry over Ingram, since he is the more natural 4-3 DE of two closely rated players. Cowboys vice versa.

J
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[Tony7188]

No way the Cowboys will trade and draft a OG in the Top 10 lol might as well give a little more to get #9.

If Morris Claiborne falls to Carolina and we don't trade up for him I will drink until I pass out.
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