Mitch

Here's mine:

1. MIA: Jake Long, T, Michigan. Done deal.

2. STL: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU. When all is said and done, the Rams take whom they consider to be the best player on the board. Let's just hope Reggie Wells keeps improving, because he will have his hands full with this dynamo. Another reason why so many of us were coveting Alan Faneca.

3. ***Trade: New Orleans swaps T Jammal Brown and picks #10 and #78 to the Falcons for the #3. NO: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC. Has been their man all along...they pay a pretty steep price, but they get him.

4. OAK: Vernon Ghoulston, DE, Ohio St. Anyone named Ghoulston should be a Raydah. He's the edge rusher they want and, picking one ahead of their long-time rivals the Chiefs, they know they are stealing the Chiefs' main target. The controversy over bypassing Howie's boy, Chris, will haunt some black blooders, however.

5. KC: Chris Long, DE, Virginia. Take that, Raydahs! Howie will now be rooting for the Chiefs. The Chiefs have now basically swapped Jared Allen for Chris Long AND the #17, #73 and #82 picks. Gotta like the Chiefs' move on this one.

6. NYJ: Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas. The Jets turn down an offer from Dallas that includes the #22 and #28 picks. Those watching on TV will need to turn down the volume when this pick is made because the Jets fans are going to go absolutely berserk.

7. ***Trade: The Chicago Bears trade the #14, #43 and #90 picks to the Patriots for T Matt Light and the Patriots' #7. CHI: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College. The Bears knew they had to jump in front of Baltimore to get Ryan and they pull off a doozy, also adding a sorely needed tackle in Matt Light.

8. BAL: Keith Rivers, LB, USC. Baltimore does here what they always do...take the highest profile player on the board.

9. CIN: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida. They were hoping for Ellis, but knew the chances were slim. With Rivers gone, they go with the need pick here.

10. ATL: Branden Albert, T, Virginia. The Falcons desperately need a tackle and they get a supremely talented one in Albert.

11. BUF: Leodis Mckelvin, CB, Troy. They were expecting Mckelvin to go at #10, but are delighted to see him on the board.

12. DEN: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon. He's been their guy all along.

13. CAR: Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson. Need pick.

14. NE: Ryan Clady, T, Boise St. He's the guy they were hoping for when they traded down.

15. DET: Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee. They love this kid...he's fast, rangy and tough.

16. ***Trade: Dallas trades the #22 and #61 picks to the Cardinals for the Cardinals' #16. DAL: Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas. Jerry doesn't want to get shout out of this draft without one of his Hogs' dynamic duo, and he's nervous others ahead of him like the Cardinals and Tampa Bay would take Jones.

17. KC: Jeff Otah, T, Pittsburgh. Just whom they needed and wanted.

18. HOU: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida. They also like DRC a lot, but decide that Jenkins is more ready to make an immediate impact.

19. PHI: Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn. They need a pass rusher and love Groves' speed off the edge.

20. TB: Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina. They love what his speed will do for their offense.

21. WAS: Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. They want a big WR to compliment their two smurfs in Moss and Randle El and they pick whom many consider to be the best big WR in the draft.

22. ARI: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St. They add a player with unique size and speed to their secondary, and may have taken him at #16 anyway.

23. PIT: Gosder Cherilus, T, Boston College. Let's just say they are not sold on Max Starks.

24. TEN: Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida. They need a WR and give the nod to the speedy Gator over Malcom Kelly and Limas Sweed.

25. SEA: Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC. They like USC kids and Jackson fits the bill.

26. JAX: Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina. Helps fill the void at DT.

27. ****Trade: The Atlanta Falcons trade the #34 and #68 picks to the Chargers for the Chargers' #27: ATL: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville. The Falcons worry that the Packers might take Brohm, so they make this deal and get their QBOF.

28. DAL: WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma. They are delirious that Kelly is on the board.

29. SF: Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware. Mike Martz needs a QB with a big arm to make his offense work and Flacco has the best arm in the draft.

30. GB: Chad Henne, QB, Michigan. They wanted Flacco, but are happy none-the-less with Henne and all the experience he gained at Michigan.

31. NYG: Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas St. Perfect fit. Has remarkable athletic ability.

Round 2:

32. ***Trade: The Arizona Cardinals trade the #50 and #61 picks to the Miami Dolphins for the Dolphins' #32. ARI: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois. It's a surprise that Mendenhall slid this far, but he just wasn't the right 1st round fit, as teams measured their needs. Two years in a row the Cardinals move up to the top of the second round to take the player they want...again for a player whom many believed would be a Top 15 pick.
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Cardinals' Draft:

Rd. 1, 22: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St.

Rd. 2, 32: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois.

Rd. 3, 81: Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan.

Rd. 4, 116: Oniel Cousins, T, UTEP

Rd. 5, 149: D.J. Hall, WR, Alabama

Rd. 6, 185: Jamie Silva, S, Boston College

Rd. 7, 225: J Leman, LB, Illinois.

Mulli

That is a beauty, Mitch.

PACardsFan

I would be tickled if it played out that way, but it WON'T. DRC will not be there at 22, nor will Mendenhall be there at 32. But, it's great to dream though!

bg7brd

As long as we're dreaming....

1) Mendenhall RB
2) Cason CB
3) Kendall Langford DE
4) Brian Johnston OLB/DE
5) Breno Giacomini OT
6) Durant Brooks P
7) Justin Tyron CB

82CardsGrad

There's a CB from UCONN - Branch... I think he's gonna be a late round sleeper and wouldn't mind seeing the Cards take a shot at him in the 5th or 6th rounds...

the Lieutenant

Tyvon Branch??? Man he's gone by the end of 3.

the Lieutenant

Though....Tre Brown could be a late round target (5/6 rnds).

devilfan02

Just as you, I think both Cromartie and Mendenhall will be on the board at #16. It will be a tough choice for the Cards but I think they go with Cromartie. They have been intrigued by him before he blew onto the scene at the Senior Bowl. I would love the Cromartie pick. I can also see us moving down

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PoolBoy

i want justin tryon in the 7th as well bg brd. i think he could develop to be a good player.

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Crazy Canuck

My last guess:

Methodology:

· Review of publications re: Team primary needs
· Mike Mayock’s top 25
· Player “buzz” (who’s up… who’s down)
· trying to keep my own bias in check.
· And, trades make this a joke

· Draft 2008-04-27

· 1. Miami – Jake Long
· 2. St-Louis – Chris Long
· 3. Atlanta – Matt Ryan
· 4. Oakland – Glen Dorsey
· 5. Kansas City – Vernon Gholston
· 6. NY Jets – Darren McFadden
· 7. New England – Keith Rivers
· 8. Baltimore – Ryan Clady
· 9. Cincinnati – Sedrick Ellis
· 10. New Orleans – Leodis McKelvin
· 11. Buffalo – Devin Thomas
· 12. Denver – Branden Albert
· 13. Carolina – Derrick Harvey
· 14. Chicago – Jeff Otah
· 15. Detroit – Rashard Mendenhall
· 16. Arizona – Choice of:
· Jonathan Stewart - Dom. R-Cromartie – Chris Williams - Mike Jenkins – Aqib Talib – Jerod Mayo - Kentwan Balmer - Philip Merling

And the Arizona Cardinals select with the 16th. pick of the 2008 NFL draft:

Jonathan Stewart – running back Oregon.

(Of course, with all of the above potential Cards’ picks. a trade down of no more than 5 spots is a possibility)

Garthshort

No sooner after his selection, Adam Schecter would announce that he has learned that Mendenhall was arrested, last night, on a drug possession charge. The Cardinals say that they were aware of the arrest, and as a precaution, Mendenhall would be moving in with Matt Leinhart, so that Matt can help bring some maturity into his life.

SeattleCard

#16: J Stewart

Vermont Maverick

You 'da man, Mitch.

Heres Mine:

1. Miami, Jake Long.
2. Atlanta, Dorsey. Atlanta blinks and moves up for a third rounder (#68). St. Louis suckers the Falcons, and still gets their man;
3. St. Louis, Chris Long.
4. Oakland, McFadden. Senile Al forgets he already has 3 backs.
5. Baltimore, Ryan. Baltimore trades a 2nd and 4th.
6. NYJ, Ghoulston.
7. New Orleans, Ellis. New Orleans trades a 3rd and a 5th.
8. Kansas City, Clady.
9. Cin, Rivers.
10. NE, McKelvin. I've been knowing all along that NE would not draft a corner, and for some reason I have them picking one.
11. Buff, Devin Thomas. Buffalo reaches, as they've done before.
12. Den, C. Williams. Perfect zone blocker. The run on OTs begins.
13, Carolina, Albert.
14, Otah. For some reason, Otah and Chicago seem to fit perfectly.
15. Mayo. Thanks Matt.
16. Washington, Harvey. Skins need a DE, and have him far above Merling. They jump in front of KC to get there man. Graves has said we would go no further than 21 (think that was a hint?) Skins trade their 1st (#21) and 2nd(#51) to Cards for this pick and the Cards 4th. Cards can afford this b/c Mendenhall, Stewart, Jenkins and Rogers-Cromartie (with Cason as fall-back) are still on the board.
17. KC, Mike Jenkins.
18. Hou, Mendenhall.
19. PHI, Cherilis. A guy named Gosder should play in Philly.
20. TB, Rogers-Cromartie.
21. Ari, Stewart. The trade works, though I personally prefer Mendenhall.
22. Dal, Felix Jones. Jerry Jones Arkansas Man-love.
23. Pitt, Talib.
24. Ten, Limas Sweed. Reuniting of Texas QB/WR combo.
25. Seat, Balmer.
26. Jack, Merling. Great value
27. SD, Flowers.
28. Dal, DeSean Jackson. Jerry tries to trade this pick to Detroit for Roy Williams and Matt Millen just laughs, and asks for Jerry's entire draft.
29. SF, Groves. LB for second straight year.
30. GB, Cason. Just seems like this is a foregone conclusion.
31. NYG. Connor. Perfect Fit.

Rest of Cards Draft:
2A. Justin King.
2B. (from Washington). Cliff Avril. Lots of OLB on this team, but only LaBoy is under 30.
3. Jason Johnson, DE. Rising up draft boards, so this is admitedly a pipe-dream.
4. Traded to Washington.
5. Owen Schmidt, FB, West Virginia. Beast.
6. Durant Brooks. Poor Man's Ray Guy.
7. Antwan Molden (also a pipe dream). Somebody's got to try to cover Anquan Boldin in practice.

bg7brd

If not a starter, a good nickle back.

PoolBoy

who's leinhart? and that was lame.

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