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More Mock: Miami, Jax, NE

Justin Stine — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:56:29 +0000

I just want to officially welcome Tiffany to the staff here at Ramblin’ Fan, and I think she is going to be a great addition. If you haven’t checked out her first post yet, go ahead and give it a look. Now, on to the mocking. The Dolphins, Jags and Pats are on the clock tonight, so let’s see were they are going to go.

#15 – Miami – Da’Quan Bowers (DE, Clemson)

Bowers has been rapidly falling down draft boards since the combine because of his knee, but I think he would be a great fit here. He is a Top 5 talent, and the Dolphins are looking to upgrade their pass rush. There have been varying reports on the extent of his injury, be the upside and talent will be just too much for the Dolphins to pass up here.

#16 – Jacksonville – Ryan Kerrigan (DE, Purdue)

The Jags have developed a reputation for taking a specific kind of player over the last few years, and Kerrigan certainly fits that mold. He had an impressive career at Purdue, and he is known to be intelligent and void of any character issues. And, he is a great worker and an impressive talent. He fills a need, and he is their kind of guy.

# 17 – New England – Cameron Jordan (DE, Cal)

To be honest, it’s awfully tough to pick for the Pats in these things. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if they trade out of this pick, and if they do keep it, there is any number of ways they could go. They have worked out Jake Locker, and they could very well look at offensive line as well. Jordan is my guy here, however, because he is a good value and he fills a need. The Pats are all about value, so Jordan fits nicely.

Mock Draft: #5 Arizona

Justin Stine — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:10:07 +0000

For those of you who have been emailing, I had some technical difficulties with the site over the last few days. I am once again able to access everything I need, so we are back to the mock. Arizona is on the clock, which means the NFC West gets their first pick of the draft. The Cardinals are an interesting case, and they are in dire need of improved quarterback play, but they have a coach who prefers veteran signal-callers. Since free agency, or lack thereof, has limited the ability to fill needs, the Cards have a very big decision to make.

Who They Should Take: I think the Cards would like to go after a guy like Kevin Kolb through trade, but they are unable to do so because of the lockout. This team can’t go into the season with the quarterbacks currently on the roster, and they have a potential franchise guy sitting there in Blaine Gabbert (QB, Mizzou). The offense has weapons, and Gabbert would be the perfect guy to throw to them.

Who They Will Take: Coach Wisenhunt won’t want to take a QB here, and I have a feeling that the team will roll the dice that they can get a guy like Kolb or maybe former Rams Marc Bulger after the lockout is settled. Patrick Peterson (CB, LSU) is easily the best player available, and I think the Cards pull the trigger on him here. I have to admit that I dread the idea of Peterson in our division, but I think it happens here. Tough break, Sam Bradford and Co.

Other Possibilities: Robert Quinn (DE, N. Carolina), Gabbert, Da’Quan Bowers (DE, Clemson).

2011 Mock Draft: #3 Buffalo

Justin Stine — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:40:57 +0000

We are up to the third pick in our 2011 mock, so it’s time to see where the Buffalo Bills are going to go. The Bills showed the ability to score on offense last season, but their defense was just awful. It’s been tough to get a read on how the team feels about starting quarterback (and former Ram) Ryan Fitzpatrick, but he put up solid numbers in the 2010 season. I wouldn’t be shocked if they went quarterback with the pick, especially if Cam Newton (QB Auburn) is available, but the need is really on defense.

Who They Should Take: There are a ton of options here that could really help this team. I think they will pull the trigger on Newton if he makes it there, but I don’t think he does. Blaine Gabbert (QB Mizzou) is also an option, but I don’t think they are in love with him. Defensive line is probably the right move here, so Von Miller (DE/OLB Texas A&M) is a nice option, as are Da’Quan Bowers (DE Clemson) and Robert Quinn (DE N. Carolina).

Who They Will Take: I think Miller will go here, and I think it’s probably the right pick. I wouldn’t give up on Fitzpatrick just yet if I were the Bills, and they have a much bigger need on defense. Miller looks like he could develop into an elite player, and he would be an outstanding addition to this struggling unit. I think the first two picks are going to determine a lot of what happens over the next few picks, but if the draft starts with Newton and Dareus, I think Miller becomes a Bill.

Other Possibilities: Gabbert, Bowers, Quinn, Nick Fairley (DT Auburn)