2010 Mock Draft Version 2

Here is my 2nd mock draft. Besides a coin flip the draft positions are set. So onto our 2nd mock draft of 2010.

1. St. Louis Rams- Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska: I really want to say that the Rams should go with a qb here but the top 5 players are good I do not know if they deserve the number 1 spot. Also when rebuilding you want to rebuild both the offensive and defensive lines. Who better than the best defensive lineman coming out in a long time.

My one knock on taking a d-lineman number 1 is that I look at what the Jets did this year without Kris Jenkins and look at the players they replaced him with and how well they did and none of them are known names. That being said Suh is the right pick here.

My pick of Suh has not changed here. Until I see what Jimmy Clausen and Sam Bradford show Suh will be my pick for the Rams. My other thought is that the Rams need help everywhere. A possible trade down and picking up of more players and draft picks will be a great option.

2. Detroit Lions- Gerarld McCoy, DT, Oklahoma: Back to back d-linemen. The Lions will be happy with Suh or McCoy (though they are hoping they get Suh). Though the Lions would love help with the offensive line McCoy is too good to pass up. I can see a trade down but McCoy will probably be the pick.

3. Tampa Bay Buccanneers- Eric Berry, S, Tennessee: The Bucs would have loved Suh or McCoy to fall to them but are thrilled to get a playmaking safety who will make an immediate impact on their defense. So far my top 3 stay the same.

4. Washington Redskins- Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma: The Redskins may keep Jason Campbell around but will look for a qb. To me Bradford is the best qb in the draft though I think Jimmy Clauson is the most ready to play in the NFL. The reason I am making the switch is because I hear the Bradford's shoulder is better and in the long run will be a better qb than Clauson.

5. Kansas City Chiefs-Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State: Scott Pioli follows the Parcells philosophy that you build the o-line and d-line when rebuilding and goes with the best o-linemen on the board. Anthony Davis is another option here and I think he will be the pick but until the combine I will not put him in the 5th position.

6. Seattle Seahawks-Jimmy Clauson, QB, Notre Dame: The Seahawks are keeping their fingers crossed that Bradford or Clauson fall to them and Clauson does in this draft. They will be thrilled and Clauson will learn alot from Matt Hasselback. The Seahawks will have a tough decision with Anthony Davis on the board but select Clauson.

7. Cleveland Browns-Joe Haden, CB, Florida: This pick will be decided on based what happens with the qbs and if Mike Holgrem feels that Brady Quinn is the qb of the future. I think Holgrem gives Quinn another year like he did with Mangini. If so he goes for the best value and Haden is that. He has the potential to be a shutdown corner and Mangini does do well with the secondary. Unless Haden is taken earlier I think the Browns will take him. Having a cover corner will make a defense that much better. Just look at the Jets and Darrell Revis.

8. Oakland Raiders- Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers: With the qbs off the board the Raiders will take Davis the best available offensive line. I could see Al Davis taking Dez Bryant if he has a great combine because that is what Al Davis does. Coach Tom Cable will be screaming for Davis and I think he finally gets his way.

9. Buffalo Bills- Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland: The Bills need help along the line and will be thrilled to have Campbell or Davis. Campbell is the one that falls to them. He will help their o-line immediately and the conservative Chan Gailey.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars-Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech: I think the Jags may go for Rolando McClain but they are in desperate need of a pass rusher. Morgan is the best one so the Jags take him. Keep an eye on McClain here.

11. Denver Broncos-Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State: With the impending trade of Brandon Marshall the Broncos need to find a replacement for him and Bryant will be the best option.

12. Miami Dolphins-Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama: The Dolphins have their eyes on two people with the 12th pick. McClain and Bryant. Bryant will go to the Broncos and they will be concerned about who the Jaguars take but with an aging lb position they will be thrilled with McClain.

13. San Francisco 49ers-CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson: The 9ers would be tempted to take Derrick Morgan if he slips but if Spiller is there it would be hard for them to pass him up. In today's NFL having two running backs is a must and to pair Spiller with Frank Gore the 9ers would have a great rushing attack. Besides running Spiller will also help in the kick game as well.

14. Seattle Seahawks-Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa: The Seahawks need help on the offensive line and Bulaga will help. If Spiller is on the board the Seahawks may make a run at him. Though with Reggie Bush being a free agent and the Saints not sure if they will resign him Bush may reunite with his college coach and Spiller may not be an option.

15. New York Giants- Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee: When the Giants made it to the Super Bowl two years ago it was the defensive line and the pass rush that helped this team win that game. The Giants defense failed them this year. Former GM Ernie Acorsi believed that the o-line and d-line were the integral part of the team. Jerry Reese believes that too. The Giants may take a linebacker here too. Brian Price is another option but I think Williams is slightly better and the Giants will go with him.

16. Tennessee Titans-Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida: The Titans did not have much of a pass rush this year and want to get away from blitzing to cause pressure on the qb. Dunlap will do that for them. Everson Griffen will be an option but I think Dunlap will prove to be better.

17. San Francisco 49ers-Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma: The 9ers select a tackle with the 2nd pick of their 1st round. They had trouble protecting the qb and Williams will help with that. CJ Spiller and Frank Gore will love this pick.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers-Brian Price, DT, UCLA: Earl Thomas is an option here but the Steelers need a big physical presence with the possible departure of Casey Hampton and Price will do that.

19. Atlanta Falcons-Everson Griffen, DE, USC: The Falcons need a player to rush the passer. Griffen is the best one available and the Falcons go for him. Linebacker is an option but with injuries and the age of John Abraham the Falcons go for the pass rusher.

20. Houston Texans-Earl Thomas, FS, Texas: The Texans need a playmaker in the secondary and Thomas fills that need. He will be a perfect fit with the Texans. A wide receiver could be an option but Thomas will be tough to pass on.

21. Cincinnati Bengals-Damien Williams, WR, USC: The Bengals need a receiver opposite Chad Ochocinco and Williams will be a great fit. He would add speed and give Carson Palmer an option as a deep threat.

22. New England Patriots-Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma: Ben Watson never developed the way the Patriots wanted him to and will probably leave through free agency. Gresham offers what Watson could have been. The Patriots will take him but may also look at defense.

23. Green Bay Packers-Charles Brown, OT, USC: The Packers need to learn how to protect Aaron Rodgers. The way to do that is solidify the offensive line. Brown will help that.

24. Philadelphia Eagles-Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michigan: The Eagles need a pass rusher and Graham will bring that. There are a few other defensive ends that are out there but I think Graham will fit what the Eagles are looking for and he has proven that with what he did at the Senior Bowl and I expect to see that continue at the combine.

25. Baltimore Ravens-Brandon Lafell, WR, LSU: The Ravens need a receiver and Lafell will be the one for the Ravens. Mardy Gilyard can jump up with a strong combine but Lafell would be a better fit for the Ravens. Though Golden Tate is an option too the Ravens will prefer Lafell because of his height.

26. Arizona Cardinals-Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida: The Cardinals need help defensively (see their two playoff games). Pierre-Paul can rush the passer and the Cardinals like that and need it. Ryan Odrick may be an option here too. Pierre-Paul has been shooting up draft boards recently and players who do that tend not to do well. So keep a close eye on what Pierre-Paul does.

27. Dallas Cowboys-Mike Iupati, G, Idaho: The Cowboys need to start rebuilding the offensive line since they are aging and Iupati will be a perfect fit for them.

28. San Diego Chargers-Ryan Odrick, DE/DT, Penn State: The Chargers need help along the defensive line and Odrick helps by playing DE/DT. Terrence Cody will be the pick if Odrick is not there but Odrick is the pick since he plays both positions.

29. New York Jets-Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame: The Jets need a pass rusher, help in the secondary and a third wide receiver. At this point the first two needs no one stands out. Tate would help the offense and Mark Sanchez immediately. Tate plays much like Steve Smith of the Giants and will quickly become a favorite of Sanchez. He would be a nice fit too with Braylon Edwards and Jericho Cotchery.

30. Minnesota Vikings-Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan: The Vikings need help at the cb position and Warren will give them that. Towards the end of the year the secondary let the Vikings down and Warren should improve that part of the defense.

31. Indianapolis Colts-Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama: The Colts need to develop a better running game but no one is available. They go for a big DT who will be a presence and help stop the run. Cody will help the Colts and you will see the improvement in the defense with him.

32. New Orleans Saints-Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, TCU: The Saints will look to continue to build a pass rush and Hughes will be the perfect fit for them. He will help with the pass rush and that will make the Saints a better defense which will help them make another run for a Super Bowl.