MadCards Cardinal Mock Draft - Post Rhodes trade

[Buckybird]

. I read somehwere where he may the second ILB off the board after McClain(who will be a Cardinal and eliminate the need for Bulter).

Damn, Cbus can we really get that lucky 2 years in a row? That would be incredible if we could see McClain in red.

 

[overseascardfan]

Neither Foote nor Spikes can cover--not cover like Dansby, but cover period. In nickel situations, who is on the field?

So you're going to activate six OLBs on Sundays (including Haggans)? You only get 45 on Sundays. There are 22 total starters, plus 3 specialists. Of your 20 backups, you're going to have 1/5th of them be outside linebackers? Really?

The lack of coverage is just something we are going to have to deal with, how many FA ILB's are available that can cover. I guess if need be, swap out Spikes and Daryl Washington out of TCU.

As for 6 LB's, Stevie Baggs may not make the team, the guy played well for the CFL, doesn't mean he'll be the same player in the NFL. We needed three LB's after losing Berry, Okeafor & Dansby. We do not know what we have in Cody Brown, Will Davis looks like he will be a situational player. Hughes pushes Haggans for starting spot this year and would add a legit pass rusher to go along with Porter.

 

[Hypothesis]

Who plays Karlos Dansby's position? How are you going to split playing time between Porter, Davis, Brown, Baggs, and now (apparently) Hughes?

I'm also not convinced that Joseph can play NT. I'm afraid that he'd be another Alan Branch.

Couldn't agree more. I've seen quite a bit of tape on this guy and I don't feel he has what it takes to be a NT. Though I do believe he has the makings of being one heck of a 3-4 DE.

Also, regarding OLB, don't forget about Mark Washington. From what has been said on local media, coaches are pretty high on this kid.

As far as the draft, I'm still sticking with my other mocks more or less. This is what I'd like to see:

#1 - NT Preferably would like to see Dan Williams but will be just as fine with Terrence Cody assuming both are there. We need a mauling NT to keep the interior offensive linemen off our ILB's, freeing them up to make plays. Remeber, a good NT will make our ILB's all the better.

#2 - ILB A.J. Edds - Projected by most to remain as an OLB, as he was in Iowa. Has the athletic ability to play the ILB position in our 3-4. Plays with extreme football smarts. Good vision and play recognition skills, and will not be fooled easily. Plays the run hard nosed and is not scared of contact. Has good tackling technique and takes good angles to the ball carrier. Almost a natural in pass coverage. Not the biggest, strongest or fastest, won't wow anyone with his measurables, but will make up for it with his technique and instincts.

#3 - CB/FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah - A large CB/FS prospect. 6'2 205 pounds with a great work ethic. Played most of last year with a shoulder injury before going down and out in the season finale. Had surgery to repair shoulder. Naturally a gifted athlete. Can play press man, zone. Has experience at CB and at FS. Fluid hips and above average ball awareness. Despite his low tackle numbers, does play physical. His defensive scheme helped lead to his low totals. His defense simply does not allow opposing ball carriers to get into the secondary. Great work ethic and coachability. Distinguished KR/PR as well. Will need time to develop, as he played against small school talent, and will need to adjust to pro level competition. Would be a welcomed addition to our nickel and dime packages.

#3 - QB John Skelton - May be a little high to take him, but may be hard to pass up, as he may not be around in the fourth. One of the guys reported on the radio the Cardinals are pretty high on this kid. His stock seems to be rising and picking him at the end of round 3 may be a pretty good pick, especially if we land someone like Anderson via FA. Will still allow Skelton to develop as the 3rd string.

#4 - ILB Micah Johnson - Has elite physical tools. Size, strength, quickness, initial burst and good straight ahead speed. He knows how to keep blockers off his legs and is a sure tackler. Plays very aggressive and has good recognition skills. Will play too aggressive at times, taking himself out of the play. Does need to work on the mental aspects of the game. Could come with coaching.

#6 - OL Chris Scott - Versatile mauling O-lineman in the mold that Grimm and Whis seem to like.

#7 - WR Kelton Tindal - I'll give the OP this one. This is an intriguing prospect.

 

[Cards Czar]

Couldn't agree more. I've seen quite a bit of tape on this guy and I don't feel he has what it takes to be a NT. Though I do believe he has the makings of being one heck of a 3-4 DE.

Also, regarding OLB, don't forget about Mark Washington. From what has been said on local media, coaches are pretty high on this kid.

As far as the draft, I'm still sticking with my other mocks more or less. This is what I'd like to see:

#1 - NT Preferably would like to see Dan Williams but will be just as fine with Terrence Cody assuming both are there. We need a mauling NT to keep the interior offensive linemen off our ILB's, freeing them up to make plays. Remeber, a good NT will make our ILB's all the better.

#2 - ILB A.J. Edds - Projected by most to remain as an OLB, as he was in Iowa. Has the athletic ability to play the ILB position in our 3-4. Plays with extreme football smarts. Good vision and play recognition skills, and will not be fooled easily. Plays the run hard nosed and is not scared of contact. Has good tackling technique and takes good angles to the ball carrier. Almost a natural in pass coverage. Not the biggest, strongest or fastest, won't wow anyone with his measurables, but will make up for it with his technique and instincts.

#3 - CB/FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah - A large CB/FS prospect. 6'2 205 pounds with a great work ethic. Played most of last year with a shoulder injury before going down and out in the season finale. Had surgery to repair shoulder. Naturally a gifted athlete. Can play press man, zone. Has experience at CB and at FS. Fluid hips and above average ball awareness. Despite his low tackle numbers, does play physical. His defensive scheme helped lead to his low totals. His defense simply does not allow opposing ball carriers to get into the secondary. Great work ethic and coachability. Distinguished KR/PR as well. Will need time to develop, as he played against small school talent, and will need to adjust to pro level competition. Would be a welcomed addition to our nickel and dime packages.

#3 - QB John Skelton - May be a little high to take him, but may be hard to pass up, as he may not be around in the fourth. One of the guys reported on the radio the Cardinals are pretty high on this kid. His stock seems to be rising and picking him at the end of round 3 may be a pretty good pick, especially if we land someone like Anderson via FA. Will still allow Skelton to develop as the 3rd string.

#4 - ILB Micah Johnson - Has elite physical tools. Size, strength, quickness, initial burst and good straight ahead speed. He knows how to keep blockers off his legs and is a sure tackler. Plays very aggressive and has good recognition skills. Will play too aggressive at times, taking himself out of the play. Does need to work on the mental aspects of the game. Could come with coaching.

#6 - OL Chris Scott - Versatile mauling O-lineman in the mold that Grimm and Whis seem to like.

#7 - WR Kelton Tindal - I'll give the OP this one. This is an intriguing prospect.

If the Draft went down like this I will be drunk with happyness.

Great Mock.!

 

[BullheadCardFan]

If we really wanted an OT that badly, we should get a contract done with Jared Gaither of the Ravens (whom we should have gotten in the supplemental draft a few years ago). He has a first-round tender from the Ravens and is probably better/more ready than any of the guys we'd end up with at 26.

I remember us debating whether the FO should go after him in the supplemental draft. At the time we were so thin at OT and I think the Ravens only gave up a 5th to get him. I was in favor of getting him. He had some baggage at the time which I can't remember, but he turned out to be a solid tackle.

Is he really good enough to give up a first? Would the Ravens bargain with us?

 

[Cardiac]

Couldn't agree more. I've seen quite a bit of tape on this guy and I don't feel he has what it takes to be a NT. Though I do believe he has the makings of being one heck of a 3-4 DE.

Also, regarding OLB, don't forget about Mark Washington. From what has been said on local media, coaches are pretty high on this kid.

As far as the draft, I'm still sticking with my other mocks more or less. This is what I'd like to see:

#1 - NT Preferably would like to see Dan Williams but will be just as fine with Terrence Cody assuming both are there. We need a mauling NT to keep the interior offensive linemen off our ILB's, freeing them up to make plays. Remeber, a good NT will make our ILB's all the better.

#2 - ILB A.J. Edds - Projected by most to remain as an OLB, as he was in Iowa. Has the athletic ability to play the ILB position in our 3-4. Plays with extreme football smarts. Good vision and play recognition skills, and will not be fooled easily. Plays the run hard nosed and is not scared of contact. Has good tackling technique and takes good angles to the ball carrier. Almost a natural in pass coverage. Not the biggest, strongest or fastest, won't wow anyone with his measurables, but will make up for it with his technique and instincts.

#3 - CB/FS Akwasi Owusu-Ansah - A large CB/FS prospect. 6'2 205 pounds with a great work ethic. Played most of last year with a shoulder injury before going down and out in the season finale. Had surgery to repair shoulder. Naturally a gifted athlete. Can play press man, zone. Has experience at CB and at FS. Fluid hips and above average ball awareness. Despite his low tackle numbers, does play physical. His defensive scheme helped lead to his low totals. His defense simply does not allow opposing ball carriers to get into the secondary. Great work ethic and coachability. Distinguished KR/PR as well. Will need time to develop, as he played against small school talent, and will need to adjust to pro level competition. Would be a welcomed addition to our nickel and dime packages.

#3 - QB John Skelton - May be a little high to take him, but may be hard to pass up, as he may not be around in the fourth. One of the guys reported on the radio the Cardinals are pretty high on this kid. His stock seems to be rising and picking him at the end of round 3 may be a pretty good pick, especially if we land someone like Anderson via FA. Will still allow Skelton to develop as the 3rd string.

#4 - ILB Micah Johnson - Has elite physical tools. Size, strength, quickness, initial burst and good straight ahead speed. He knows how to keep blockers off his legs and is a sure tackler. Plays very aggressive and has good recognition skills. Will play too aggressive at times, taking himself out of the play. Does need to work on the mental aspects of the game. Could come with coaching.

#6 - OL Chris Scott - Versatile mauling O-lineman in the mold that Grimm and Whis seem to like.

#7 - WR Kelton Tindal - I'll give the OP this one. This is an intriguing prospect.

Love the draft but I take a TE instead of a QB in rd3.

If we get Akwasi we have our depth at CB & FS taken care of and he can contribute immediately on ST's. Finally someone to take over for Breaston.

 

[Hypothesis]

Love the draft but I take a TE instead of a QB in rd3.

If we get Akwasi we have our depth at CB & FS taken care of and he can contribute immediately on ST's. Finally someone to take over for Breaston.

There's some pretty good TE's in this draft. Two in particular that I like, Jim Dray and Derrick Epps might actually fall undrafted. I think both of them will develop into quality players.

But yeah, now that I think about it, I'd gladly pass over John Skelton for OLB prospect Arthur Moats. This guy is going to be a very solid contributor at some point in the near future...at least in my opinion that is.

Oh, and here is a new video on Akwasi Owusu-Ansah. Granted it's just highlights and you can't base opinions solely off of them, but you'll get to see a little more from him.

 

[kerouac9]

There's some pretty good TE's in this draft. Two in particular that I like, Jim Dray and Derrick Epps might actually fall undrafted. I think both of them will develop into quality players.

But yeah, now that I think about it, I'd gladly pass over John Skelton for OLB prospect Arthur Moats. This guy is going to be a very solid contributor at some point in the near future...at least in my opinion that is.

Oh, and here is a new video on Akwasi Owusu-Ansah. Granted it's just highlights and you can't base opinions solely off of them, but you'll get to see a little more from him.

I'm not sure that the Cards are going to be able to attract top UDFA TEs. Those guys have to be recruited a little bit, and with Patrick and Becht, I'm not sure that a lot of guys are going to be clamoring to come here. I think that Dray, if undrafted, would likely end up in San Diego.