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<blockquote data-quote="PowderSpringsJacket88" data-source="post: 42277" data-attributes="member: 40"><p><strong>9. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/buf/buffalo-bills" target="_blank">Buffalo Bills</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33617/eric-ebron" target="_blank">Eric Ebron</a>, TE, North Carolina</strong></p><p>This is something of an outside-the-box pick, and certainly doesn't fill a glaring need, but the more I think about it the more I like the selection. For one, there aren't many glaring holes on this team, opening things up for the Bills to take the best available player. Also, second-year QB <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/31199/ej-manuel" target="_blank">EJ Manuel</a> would really benefit from having an elite downfield threat with seam-stretching speed like Ebron at the tight end position, giving him another weapon alongside WRs Stevie Johnson, <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/31587/robert-woods" target="_blank">Robert Woods</a> and<a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13489/mike-williams" target="_blank">Mike Williams</a> and steady TE <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10572/scott-chandler" target="_blank">Scott Chandler</a>.</p><p><strong>10. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions" target="_blank">Detroit Lions</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33619/ha-ha-clinton-dix" target="_blank">Ha Ha Clinton-Dix</a>, S, Alabama</strong></p><p>This feels early to take a safety, but Clinton-Dix would give the Lions a premier young talent at the free-safety position, and his range in coverage and run support would be welcomed. Between him and free-agent signee<a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10749/james-ihedigbo" target="_blank">James Ihedigbo</a> at strong safety, the Lions could quickly turn around the safety position, which was a glaring weakness last season. <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33612/taylor-lewan" target="_blank">Taylor Lewan</a> is the best available on my board at this point, but I obviously don't see the Lions drafting a left tackle. And while Detroit needs a corner, none of the cornerbacks in this year's class are worthy of a top-10 pick in my opinion.</p><p><strong>11. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/ten/tennessee-titans" target="_blank">Tennessee Titans</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33598/teddy-bridgewater" target="_blank">Teddy Bridgewater</a>, QB, Louisville</strong></p><p>Of all the picks in this mock draft, I'm least confident about this one, because the Titans do still have <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13969/jake-locker" target="_blank">Jake Locker</a> and they have needs at other positions. But it's not as though Locker has proven himself yet to be a franchise quarterback. I had concerns about him when he was coming out related to his accuracy, decision-making and durability, and those questions persist. Additionally, Bridgewater doesn't turn 22 until November, so sitting a year wouldn't be the worst thing for him. (If he slips past this point, the next likeliest landing spots are Arizona at No. 20 and Cleveland at No. 26 if it hasn't already taken a QB.) Lewan is worth consideration here, as <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/8455/michael-roos" target="_blank">Michael Roos</a>has just one year left on his deal.</p><p></p><p><strong>12. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyg/new-york-giants" target="_blank">New York Giants</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33612/taylor-lewan" target="_blank">Taylor Lewan</a>, OT, Michigan</strong></p><p></p><p>Lewan would be a steal for the Giants at No. 12, as they need a left tackle and Lewan has the ability to be a very good one in the NFL if he can improve his strength. He has great experience and durability (started 48 of 50 career games), is a very good technician as a run blocker and has quick feet and hands as a pass protector. He has an off-field issue that the Giants would have to be comfortable with (his<a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10743056/taylor-lewan-arraignment-delayed-2014-nfl-draft" target="_blank">arraignment for assault charges</a> stemming from an alleged 2013 fight has been delayed until after the draft), but assuming they are, this pick is a no-brainer.</p><p><strong>13. St. Louis Rams: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33605/cj-mosley" target="_blank">C.J. Mosley</a>, LB, Alabama</strong></p><p></p><p>With the Rams having added a tackle in Greg Robinson with the No. 2 overall pick -- and there not being any great values at pass-catcher at this point in the draft order -- they can address a need and add another very good player by taking Mosley. The only concern with Mosley is his health, as he was banged up quite a bit during his Alabama career. But he possesses upper-echelon range versus the run with good change-of-direction ability and burst, and he is a disciplined, tough and relentless playmaker.</p><p></p><p><strong>14. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bears" target="_blank">Chicago Bears</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34113/aaron-donald" target="_blank">Aaron Donald</a>, DT, Pittsburgh</strong></p><p></p><p>The Bears have already taken significant strides to upgrade their defensive line, signing <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13277/lamarr-houston" target="_blank">Lamarr Houston</a>, <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13497/willie-young" target="_blank">Willie Young</a> and <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/5651/jared-allen" target="_blank">Jared Allen</a>, but I still think Donald would be a great pick here. His addition would really solidify the line, as Donald is a perfect fit as the classic 3-technique defensive tackle in the Tampa-2 system, which is the most important position in that scheme. He has elite first-step quickness and is very disruptive as both a run defender and pass-rusher, and he is a great finisher when he does get into the backfield.</p><p></p><p><strong>15. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/pit/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33051/darqueze-dennard" target="_blank">Darqueze Dennard</a>, CB, Michigan State</strong></p><p></p><p>The Steelers' No. 1 need is cornerback, and while Dennard isn't as fast as Oklahoma State's <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34122/justin-gilbert" target="_blank">Justin Gilbert</a> or Ohio State's <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33622/bradley-roby" target="_blank">Bradley Roby</a> -- and doesn't have Gilbert's ball skills -- he is the best pure man-to-man cover corner in this draft. He's much more physical than Gilbert, which makes him a better fit in Pittsburgh's defense than those other two. Wide receiver and 3-4 defensive end are the Steelers' next-biggest needs, but there aren't great values at either position in this scenario.</p><p><strong>16. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys" target="_blank">Dallas Cowboys</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33607/timmy-jernigan" target="_blank">Timmy Jernigan</a>, DT, Florida State</strong></p><p></p><p>Jernigan would improve Dallas' defensive line depth, which is critical in defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli's defense, since he likes to rotate his D-linemen so that he can send four-man pressure on a high percentage of plays. Jernigan is a good fit for Marinelli's scheme, and in particular he's a good complement to free-agent addition <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/12695/henry-melton" target="_blank">Henry Melton</a>, who is more of a 3-technique defensive tackle, as Jernigan can play either 3-technique or 1-technique. Other options here include offensive tackles <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33071/morgan-moses" target="_blank">Morgan Moses</a> and <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34107/zack-martin" target="_blank">Zack Martin</a> and safety <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34749/calvin-pryor" target="_blank">Calvin Pryor</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>17. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/bal/baltimore-ravens" target="_blank">Baltimore Ravens</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34107/zack-martin" target="_blank">Zack Martin</a>, OT, Notre Dame</strong></p><p></p><p>Tight end and linebacker are also need positions, but with TE Eric Ebron and LB C.J. Mosley off the board, I have the Ravens addressing their need at right tackle in this scenario. I actually like Morgan Moses' potential more than Martin's, but Martin should be a good starter at right tackle and in a worst-case scenario can be kicked inside to guard. The Ravens could also be looking to add size in the secondary (<a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/12747/lardarius-webb" target="_blank">Lardarius Webb</a> and <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/31181/matt-elam" target="_blank">Matt Elam</a> are both shorter defensive backs), so free safety and cornerback are Day 2 possibilities for them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PowderSpringsJacket88, post: 42277, member: 40"] [B]9. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/buf/buffalo-bills']Buffalo Bills[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33617/eric-ebron']Eric Ebron[/URL], TE, North Carolina[/B] This is something of an outside-the-box pick, and certainly doesn't fill a glaring need, but the more I think about it the more I like the selection. For one, there aren't many glaring holes on this team, opening things up for the Bills to take the best available player. Also, second-year QB [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/31199/ej-manuel']EJ Manuel[/URL] would really benefit from having an elite downfield threat with seam-stretching speed like Ebron at the tight end position, giving him another weapon alongside WRs Stevie Johnson, [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/31587/robert-woods']Robert Woods[/URL] and[URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13489/mike-williams']Mike Williams[/URL] and steady TE [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10572/scott-chandler']Scott Chandler[/URL]. [B]10. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions']Detroit Lions[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33619/ha-ha-clinton-dix']Ha Ha Clinton-Dix[/URL], S, Alabama[/B] This feels early to take a safety, but Clinton-Dix would give the Lions a premier young talent at the free-safety position, and his range in coverage and run support would be welcomed. Between him and free-agent signee[URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10749/james-ihedigbo']James Ihedigbo[/URL] at strong safety, the Lions could quickly turn around the safety position, which was a glaring weakness last season. [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33612/taylor-lewan']Taylor Lewan[/URL] is the best available on my board at this point, but I obviously don't see the Lions drafting a left tackle. And while Detroit needs a corner, none of the cornerbacks in this year's class are worthy of a top-10 pick in my opinion. [B]11. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/ten/tennessee-titans']Tennessee Titans[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33598/teddy-bridgewater']Teddy Bridgewater[/URL], QB, Louisville[/B] Of all the picks in this mock draft, I'm least confident about this one, because the Titans do still have [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13969/jake-locker']Jake Locker[/URL] and they have needs at other positions. But it's not as though Locker has proven himself yet to be a franchise quarterback. I had concerns about him when he was coming out related to his accuracy, decision-making and durability, and those questions persist. Additionally, Bridgewater doesn't turn 22 until November, so sitting a year wouldn't be the worst thing for him. (If he slips past this point, the next likeliest landing spots are Arizona at No. 20 and Cleveland at No. 26 if it hasn't already taken a QB.) Lewan is worth consideration here, as [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/8455/michael-roos']Michael Roos[/URL]has just one year left on his deal. [B]12. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyg/new-york-giants']New York Giants[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33612/taylor-lewan']Taylor Lewan[/URL], OT, Michigan[/B] Lewan would be a steal for the Giants at No. 12, as they need a left tackle and Lewan has the ability to be a very good one in the NFL if he can improve his strength. He has great experience and durability (started 48 of 50 career games), is a very good technician as a run blocker and has quick feet and hands as a pass protector. He has an off-field issue that the Giants would have to be comfortable with (his[URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10743056/taylor-lewan-arraignment-delayed-2014-nfl-draft']arraignment for assault charges[/URL] stemming from an alleged 2013 fight has been delayed until after the draft), but assuming they are, this pick is a no-brainer. [B]13. St. Louis Rams: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33605/cj-mosley']C.J. Mosley[/URL], LB, Alabama[/B] With the Rams having added a tackle in Greg Robinson with the No. 2 overall pick -- and there not being any great values at pass-catcher at this point in the draft order -- they can address a need and add another very good player by taking Mosley. The only concern with Mosley is his health, as he was banged up quite a bit during his Alabama career. But he possesses upper-echelon range versus the run with good change-of-direction ability and burst, and he is a disciplined, tough and relentless playmaker. [B]14. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bears']Chicago Bears[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34113/aaron-donald']Aaron Donald[/URL], DT, Pittsburgh[/B] The Bears have already taken significant strides to upgrade their defensive line, signing [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13277/lamarr-houston']Lamarr Houston[/URL], [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13497/willie-young']Willie Young[/URL] and [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/5651/jared-allen']Jared Allen[/URL], but I still think Donald would be a great pick here. His addition would really solidify the line, as Donald is a perfect fit as the classic 3-technique defensive tackle in the Tampa-2 system, which is the most important position in that scheme. He has elite first-step quickness and is very disruptive as both a run defender and pass-rusher, and he is a great finisher when he does get into the backfield. [B]15. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/pit/pittsburgh-steelers']Pittsburgh Steelers[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33051/darqueze-dennard']Darqueze Dennard[/URL], CB, Michigan State[/B] The Steelers' No. 1 need is cornerback, and while Dennard isn't as fast as Oklahoma State's [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34122/justin-gilbert']Justin Gilbert[/URL] or Ohio State's [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33622/bradley-roby']Bradley Roby[/URL] -- and doesn't have Gilbert's ball skills -- he is the best pure man-to-man cover corner in this draft. He's much more physical than Gilbert, which makes him a better fit in Pittsburgh's defense than those other two. Wide receiver and 3-4 defensive end are the Steelers' next-biggest needs, but there aren't great values at either position in this scenario. [B]16. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys']Dallas Cowboys[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33607/timmy-jernigan']Timmy Jernigan[/URL], DT, Florida State[/B] Jernigan would improve Dallas' defensive line depth, which is critical in defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli's defense, since he likes to rotate his D-linemen so that he can send four-man pressure on a high percentage of plays. Jernigan is a good fit for Marinelli's scheme, and in particular he's a good complement to free-agent addition [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/12695/henry-melton']Henry Melton[/URL], who is more of a 3-technique defensive tackle, as Jernigan can play either 3-technique or 1-technique. Other options here include offensive tackles [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33071/morgan-moses']Morgan Moses[/URL] and [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34107/zack-martin']Zack Martin[/URL] and safety [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34749/calvin-pryor']Calvin Pryor[/URL]. [B]17. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/bal/baltimore-ravens']Baltimore Ravens[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34107/zack-martin']Zack Martin[/URL], OT, Notre Dame[/B] Tight end and linebacker are also need positions, but with TE Eric Ebron and LB C.J. Mosley off the board, I have the Ravens addressing their need at right tackle in this scenario. I actually like Morgan Moses' potential more than Martin's, but Martin should be a good starter at right tackle and in a worst-case scenario can be kicked inside to guard. The Ravens could also be looking to add size in the secondary ([URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/12747/lardarius-webb']Lardarius Webb[/URL] and [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/31181/matt-elam']Matt Elam[/URL] are both shorter defensive backs), so free safety and cornerback are Day 2 possibilities for them. [/QUOTE]
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