Friday, April 28, 2006

The Nation's NFL guy, Stephen Winslow, has his mock draft to get you ready for this weekend. Being the loyal ACC guy, more than half of his top 12 are from the conference. And there are one or two shockers here as well.

NFL Insider mock draft

Houston-They would like to trade down, but the price is to steep for those that would like to trade up. This team needs a lot of pieces, especially on the offensive line and the front seven on defense. If they can’t trade down, which would be the best move, then they should draft Mario Williams. However, none of this will happen and they will take the best player in quite a few drafts. Pick: Reggie Bush, RB (USC).

New Orleans-They too would love to trade down. The talk around a trade here has had a little more heat around it then Houston felt. In the end, again, the price is too high. Late in the week Leinart’s name has been flying all over the place. It could be a long day for him but not for the man they pick. Pick: Mario Williams, DE (NC State).

Tennessee-The greatest draft smoke screen ever played out has taken place in Tennessee. The owner loves Vince Young’s upside. I do believe he signs the pay checks. Pick: Vince Young, QB (TX).

N.Y. Jets-Will the Jets go for Leinart if he falls? No. Well, I don’t think so anyway. It’s believed that they have been trying to figure out a way to trade up and that discussion may continue right up to the last minute. They should stay where they are or trade down. They have to many needs and one player is not going to put them over the top. It all starts with the o-line and there’s a hometown boy on the board. He’ll still get booed. Pick: D’Brickashaw Ferguson, T (UVA).

Green Bay-Everyone says AJ Hawk and heavens knows he would be a great pick. I’m just not smart enough to pick him and I believe Favre was given some assurances they would do something to make his life a little better. Pick: Vernon Davis, TE (MD).

San Francisco-They’ll be pretty upset that Davis is off the board. However they have plenty of needs. Pick: AJ Hawk, LB (OSU).

Oakland-Their QB is gone so what now? Well, how about a big hitting, athletic linebacker. Pick: Ernie Simms, LB (FSU).

Buffalo-They have got to address the middle of their defense especially along the line. There’s a lot of talk of the massive Ngata here, but Bunkley fits their scheme better. Pick: Brodrick Bunkley , DT (FSU).

Detroit-Finally, they pick a real impact player in the first round. Pick: Michael Huff, CB (TX).

Arizona-They can’t believe that Matt Leinart is still on the board. The only question might be if anyone gets injured tripping over themselves getting to the podium with the slip of paper. Pick: Matt Leinart, QB (USC).

St. Louis-They need defense big time and everyone knows their corners can’t cover their receivers so an upgrade may be called for here. Pick: Tye Hill, CB (Clemson)

Cleveland-It’s getting easier to make these picks. Yeah right. Cleveland is still looking for that Peter Boulware replacement. Pick: Kamerion Wimbley, DE/LB (FSU).

Baltimore-Finally, some relief for Ray Lewis. Pick: Haloti Ngata, DT (Oregon).

Philadelphia-No T.O., and only Gaffney to throw to? Pick: Chad Jackson, WR (Florida)

Denver-All this talent and they can’t get over the hump. Maybe with some outside speed? Pick: Santonio Holmes, WR (OSU).

Miami-Dolphin defense getting old? You betcha. Pick: Manny Lawson, DE (NC State).

Minnesota-New coach, new era, need a new QB for the future, don’t you think? Pick: Jay Cutler, QB (Vanderbilt).

Dallas-Rob Carpenter played for Parcells in NY and now his son will. Pick: Bobby Carpenter, LB (OSU).

San Diego-Their primary need is tackle and the Cowboys didn’t choose one. Pick: Winston Justice, OT (USC).

Kansas City-Herm wants defense. Herm needs defense. KC selects…Pick: Jimmy Williams, CB (VA Tech).

New England-There is a thought that they might go defensive end here but they can’t resist a running back to replace aging Corey Dillon. Pick: DeAngelo Williams, RB (Memphis).

San Francisco-They lost perimeter speed on defense through free agency. Pick: Mathias Kiwanuka, DE (BC).

Tampa Bay-Young Chris Simms looks like a good one. Now it’s time to protect the poor guy. Pick: Marcus McNeil, OT (Auburn).

Cincinnati-They’re looking for some help for Palmer and the Johnson boy’s. Even though they should pick a corner they go for offense. Pick: Marcedes Lewis, TE (UCLA).

N.Y. Giants-The guy Cinci should have taken goes here. Pick: Antonio Cromartie, CB (FSU).

Chicago-Not sure what they’re doing because they aren’t either. Could go linebacker or even corner, but isn’t it time to get offensive? Pick: Davin Joseph, OG (OK)

Carolina-They could go safety here if Whitner from Ohio State is still on the board, but they needed RB’s last year. Pick: Laurence Maroney, RB (Minnesota).

Jacksonville-They like defense and they lost an outside linebacker. Pick: Chad Greenway, LB (Iowa).

N.Y. Jets-They’re probably going to chicken out, but they should choose o-line again. Pick: Nick Mangold, C (OSU).

Indianapolis-They can’t help themselves. After losing James they’ll reach for a RB. Pick: Joseph Addai, RB (LSU).

Seattle-They need a corner and there’s a good one on the board. Pick: Kelly Jennings, CB (Miami).

Pittsburgh-They get to replace the Bus on the first day of the draft. Cowher will get this man in order. Pick: LenDale White, RB (USC).

- Stephen Winslow

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