2 RD MOCK 3/16/19

[wcf1989]

1.     Arizona Cardinals – Kyler Murray QB Oklahoma

They pull the trigger on a new era, which positions Josh Rosen to be traded at some point during the weekend. Teams will want to lock down Rosen in a trade likely early on, once Murray goes off the board here. Putting a dynamic player with David Johnson and the mentorship of one of the all time greats in Larry Fitzgerald is an opportunity Kingsbury can't pass on.

*TRADE*

To SF: 4^th ovr + 35^th ovr + 2020 3^rd rd

To OAK: 2^nd ovr + 105^th ovr + 2020 4^th rd

2.     Oakland Raiders (from SF) – Nick Bosa EDGE Ohio State

The Raiders went from looking hopeless, to turning their team into one of the potential teams to have the best turnarounds in 2019. Swinging for the fences, they bank on the drafts best defensive player, filling an immediate need at pass rusher. Bosa has all the potential in the world.

3.     New York Jets – Quinnen Williams DL Alabama

Will this lead to Leonard Williams getting traded or will they determine a way to get both of them on the field as much as possible. Jets have done a good job in FA building the defense and continue through the draft.

*TRADE*

To SF: 5^th ovr + 70^th ovr

To TB: 4^th ovr + 177^th ovr + 214^th ovr

4.     Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from SF via OAK) – Rashan Gary DL Michigan

Switching to the 3-4 defense puts a few guys at risk of being moved. JPP doesn't really fit a 3-4 OLB at all. Gerald McCoy will be moved to 3-4 DE, Vea goes to NT, leaving Gary to fill the open spot on the DL. His versatility is the major selling point and TB makes an aggressive move to make sure they lock in that spot. Even if they keep JPP, the DL rotation is going to be dynamic and the amount of different looks and groups can make TB a headache for OL coaches.

5.     San Francisco 49ers (from TB) – Jonah Williams OL Alabama

Dee Ford being brought in on a huge contract opens up the 49ers to look to other positions. Moving Thomas or Armstead inside makes a trade back more comfortable. McGlinchey is solid at OT with Joe Staley but bringing in a versatile OL like WIlliams allows them to sure up at OG and have an insurance policy long term at OT.

*TRADE*

To ARZ: 96^th ovr + 2020 conditional 3^rd rd pick (could become 2^nd)

To NYG: QB Josh Rosen + conditional 2020 late rd pick

6.     New York Giants – Montez Sweat EDGE Mississippi State

The Giants may not trade for Rosen before this pick, but to avoid the shock of this pick I put it before hand. Sweat blew people away at the Combine and pairing him with last years 3rd rd pick Lorenzo Carter fills a huge need for the Giants and continues to build their front 7 which is one of the better young groups in the league with this selection. Gettleman has virtually conceded that they will be in full on rebuild so a BPA draft is the likely route.

7.     Jacksonville Jaguars – Jawaan Taylor OT Florida

Foles fills out their need at QB and now they need to make sure he remains protected. Cam Robinson is a more natural RT than a LT and this pick will give them long term solutions at both tackles. 

*TRADE*

To DET: 13^th ovr + 48^th ovr + 117^th ovr

To MIA: 8^th ovr + 89^th ovr

8.     Miami Dolphins (from DET) – Dwayne Haskins QB Ohio State

Tannehill traded to Tennessee, so the long term solution at QB is needed. They will likely bring in a short term solution at QB the way Cleveland did last year but they will not wait to pick up their franchise QB. Detroit is happy to move down as their FA moves, including Trey Flowers signing, opened them up to be less desperate for specific positions.

9.     Buffalo Bills – Devin White ILB LSU

Might surprise some people but the top OT's are off the board so Buffalo completes their LB group. Edmunds can be moved to OLB. 

10. Denver Broncos – Drew Lock QB Missouri

Denver may be looking to trade back but if they stay put, Drew Lock is a good pick for their future and the rumors are that Elway is in love with the guy.

*TRADE*

To CIN: 17^th ovr + 109^th ovr + 144^th ovr + 172^nd ovr

To NYG: 11^th ovr

11. New York Giants (from CIN) – DK Metcalf WR Ole Miss

The Giants have not had a big body at WR in a while. Metcalf blew everyone away at the combine and the Giants leap at the opportunity to get not only a burner but a target with a humungous catch radius which will only help their QB. Trading OBJ will likely prove to be a mistake but creating a more complete WR corps maybe assist in rectifying the move for fans.

*TRADE*

To GB: 16^th ovr + 78^th ovr

To CAR: 12^th ovr

12. Carolina Panthers (from GB) – Josh Allen EDGE Kentucky

There is always that one player who drops in the draft as a result of some trade ups. Allen trips out of the Top 10 and Carolina jumps all over him. GB would have been the perfect candidate for a dream pick up here had they not invested their FA in picking up Preston and Zadarius Smith to be their EDGE rushers.

13. Detroit Lions (from MIA) – Greedy Williams CB LSU

Trading down and still landing the guy you probably wanted the most is every teams ultimate desire and Detroit pulls that off here. Justin Coleman at NB with Slay and Greedy at CB makes the Lions extremely competitive in the passing game defensively against some solid WR groups in their division specifically. 

14. Atlanta Falcons – Ed Oliver DL Houston

His size, despite measurables akin to Aaron Donald, cause him to drop and the underachieving Falcons have no problem scooping him up. They really have no gaping holes which makes this draft an interesting one for the Falcons.

15. Washington Redskins – Brian Burns EDGE Florida State

The top 3 QBs are off the board so the Skins will look to defense, which has been their MO the last few years. Burns is a better mold for a 3-4 OLB then other players with high grades at EDGE

16. Green Bay Packers (from CAR) – TJ Hockenson TE Iowa

A decent trade down for GB opens them up to grab a guy who has been impossible to mock. People have him going as early as 7th ovr and as late as 32nd ovr. Well here he is somewhere in the middle to a team that makes sense.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (from NYG via CLE) – Devin Bush LB Michigan

After trading down due to missing out on Top OT's and Devin White, they pick up the guy who has had the Darius Leonard comparison. Moving on from Burfict and continuing to transition to a younger more athletic LB group is essential to keeping pace with teams like Baltimore and Cleveland's overly athletic offenses.

18. Minnesota Vikings – Andre Dillard OT Washington State

Widely believed to the be the best pass protector in the draft, this is the ideal piece for Minnesota to insert to protect Cousins who they banked their entire franchise on last year.

19. Tennessee Titans – Clelien Ferrell EDGE Clemson

Cameron Wake was signed but is approaching being 1 million years old, so getting a long term solution opposite Landry is the choice.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers – Mack Wilson ILB Alabama

Ryan Shazier's injury opened up a giant need. Justin Houston fills the EDGE position opposite Watt, so ILB became their undisputed biggest need.

21. Seattle Seahawks – Byron Murphy CB Washington

Easy selection for Seattle. Murphy can go much higher than this.

22. Baltimore Ravens – Cody Ford OL Oklahoma

WR's in Baltimore received very little targets in the Lamar Jackson offense. This is a team that will mostly play within the hashes. Ford can play across the entire offensive line and is the long term piece once Yanda hangs up the cleats. Opening holes for Mark Ingram in between the tackles is going to be much easier now.

23. Houston Texans – Noah Fant TE Iowa

An interesting pick here but getting Watson weapons is as important as any other move they can make.

24. Oakland Raiders (from CHI) – Garrett Bradbury OG NC State

Osemele got traded leaving a hole on their offensive line. Kolton Miller and Trent Brown work the OT's, Bradbury Hudson Jackson inside makes their OL very solid, hopefully creating time to get AB down the field for big plays.

25. Philadelphia Eagles – Deandre Baker CB Georgia

They brought back Darby but there really is no true option outside of that at CB. There is depth but not real true starter. Baker changes the entire makeup of the CB group, giving them more flexibility.

26. Indianapolis Colts – Deionte Thompson S Alabama

Colts have done a great job of building a young dynamic defense and continue that direction.

27. Oakland Raiders (from DAL) – Josh Jacobs RB Alabama

Another difficult guy to mock, the Raiders take him here to gain that 5th year option on the future of their backfield. Jacobs provides a good compliment to what is looking like a dangerous passing game as a 3 down back.

28. Los Angeles Chargers – Christian Wilkins DT Clemson

After getting absolutely bullied up front in the playoffs, the interior defensive line immediately became the place that needed to be addressed in the offseason. 

29. Kansas City Chiefs – Elgton Jenkins C Mississippi State

This could be pass rusher, but making sure Mahomes stays up right is the number 1 concern of this team. Jenkins can play C or either OG.

30. Green Bay Packers (from NO) – Marquise Brown WR Oklahoma

They did such a good job addressing their defensive needs in FA that it opened them up to give Rodgers more toys.

*TRADE*

To LAR: 34^th ovr + 130^th ovr

To IND: 31^st ovr

31. Indianapolis Colts (from LAR) – Dexter Lawrence DT Clemson

Trading back into the 1st round to get that 5th year option on a stud DL keeps the Colts building that great, young defense.

32. New England Patriots – Irv Smith Jr. TE Alabama

Another team with no so many needs and with Gronk about to retire at any second, getting an immediate option is a must. Nobody is better at finding a way to mix in a number of different talents with different skill sets than the Patriots.

 

ROUND 2

33. Arizona Cardinals – AJ Brown WR Ole Miss

Kyler Murray immediately a young weapon to put with Kirk and the legend Larry Fitz. The weaponry in Arizona has done a complete 180.

34. Los Angeles Rams (from IND via NYJ) – Nasir Adderley S Delaware

Trading down to get an extra pick in what will be a light haul will help the Rams keep pace with the amazing season they are coming off of. Weddle is their current starter but maintaining youth on their defense is essential.

35. San Francisco 49ers (from OAK) – Rock Ya-Sin CB Temple

He has the best name in NFL history probably and fills an immediate need.

36. San Francisco 49ers – Hakeem Butler WR Iowa State

Big body WR for Jimmy G. They are littered with speed and slot guys at WR and receiving options out of the backfield but don't really have legit red zone threats outside of Kittle.

37. New York Giants – Dalton Risner OT Kansas State

This completes their offensive line that was horrendous the last couple of years. A healthy bounce back year for Solder could completely turn this offensive around. Risner and Zietler make the right side of their offensive line fantastic on paper.

*TRADE*

To JAX: 46^th ovr + 2020 4^th rd pick

To WAS: 38^th ovr

38. Washington Redskins (from JAX) – Daniel Jones QB Duke

Easy trade up for Washington who missed out on the top 3 QBs in round 1. Keenum starts and Jones gets time to develop.

39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Amani Oruwariye CB Penn State

Bucs defense strategy is completely changing so expect new youth movements at all 3 levels. This could possibly be a trade down spot.

40. Buffalo Bills – Nkeal Harry WR Arizona State

Perhaps the most WR needy team in the league, jump on a great talent that could easily workout his way in to the late 1st round.

41. Denver Broncos – Julian Love CB Notre Dame

Continue to get younger at DB after losing Roby to FA. Their pass rush is insane and will only make development easier.

42. Cincinnati Bengals – Greg Little OT Ole Miss

Little drops after an interesting couple of months. This was a real consideration for them in round 1 and are happy to land him in the middle of round 2.

43. Detroit Lions – Taylor Rapp S Washington

Patricia is a defensive minded coach which leads to continuous building of that side of the ball. They add another piece to their DB group.

44. Green Bay Packers – Chris Lindstrom OG Boston College

They have a good group of tackles and now get a starter for their interior o-line.

45. Atlanta Falcons – Yodny Cajuste OT West Virginia

Could be a trade down spot much like for Denver but Cajuste has been mocked as high as mid 1st round. Completing their offensive line is an easy decision. 

46. Jacksonville Jaguars (from WAS) – Erik McCoy OG Texas A&M

This pick allows the Jags to field the one of the most complete o-lines in the league. Norwell will be looking to be more consistent at the other guard. McCoy can also play C if that is the direction they choose to go.

47. Carolina Panthers – Jonathan Abram S Mississippi State

A good pick up, day 1 starter.

48. Detroit Lions (from MIA) – JJ Arcegia-Whiteside WR Stanford

Using the pick acquired in their 1st round trade down to get a weapon for Stafford after investing much of their off-season in their defense.

49. Cleveland Browns – Trayvon Mullen CB Clemson

The most exciting off-season since the Eagles "dream team". Hopefully they yield better results than that team did. They need another starting CB to fill out their defense. Not a whole lot of needs for this team that went 0-16 just two years ago.

50. Minnesota Vikings – Jerry Tillery DT Notre Dame

Lost Richardson in FA, get a long term solution for an aging group.

51. Tennessee Titans – Kelvin Harmon WR NC State

There is no true #1 option outside of Davis. Harmon is a big body and will help create more opportunities in the passing game that has been fairly weak.

52. Pittsburgh Steelers – Riley Ridley WR Georgia

Smith-Schuster and Washington will be a good 1-2 punch, but this league requires teams to have 3 receivers that can mix and match at any time. Ridley jumps in and keeps the offense moving forward.

53. Philadelphia Eagles (from BAL) – David Montgomery RB Iowa State

After missing out on the top RBs in FA, the Eagles go for a RB here to complete their backfield.

54. Houston Texans (from SEA) – Zach Allen DE Boston College

Reader can move back to NT with Allen being the perfect fit for a 3-4 DE to put out with Mercilus, Clowney, and Watt. QB's watch out.

*TRADE*

To HOU: 68^th ovr + 106^th ovr

To NYJ: 55^th ovr + 162^nd ovr

55. New York Jets (from HOU) – Oshane Ximines EDGE Old Dominion

After missing Anthony Barr, they draft a guy they can deploy as a pass rusher. This trade could be for the 54th pick if Leonard Williams is being used as the bait.

56. New England Patriots (from CHI) – Will Grier QB West Virginia

Another second rd QB that the Patriots can mold and form to be either the replacement for Brady or Jimmy G, Mallett, Brissett type trade bait.

57. Philadelphia Eagles – Parris Campbell WR Ohio State

Dynamic speed at WR looks to fill the spot they hoped Golden Tate would but didn't have the time to do so.

58. Dallas Cowboys – Jeffery Simmons DT Mississippi State

They take a flyer on a stud who got tragically innjured at the worst time. They did this with Jaylon Smith and it more than paid off. Jags did it with Jack and it worked out great so far. 

59. Indianapolis Colts – Darrell Henderson RB Memphis

How scary are the Colts on both sides of the football? Can play power and speed ball on both sides.

60. Los Angeles Chargers – Ryan Finley QB NC State

Taking a page out of the Patriots book, drafting a potential heir apparent, worst case scenario some trade bait down the line.

61. Kansas City Chiefs – Jachai Polite EDGE Florida

Polite plummets down the board after a terrible impression made at the Combine. His talent is Top 20, so getting him at 61 after dropping both starting EDGE players from last year is an easy decision.

62. New Orleans Saints – Connor McGovern OG Penn State

Keeping the offensive line solid is key for Payton and keeping Brees upright. Peat has been up and down his whole career.

63. Kansas City Chiefs (from LAR) – Chauncey Gardner-Johnson S Florida

Berry got cut, Honey Badger comes in. Gardner-Johnson is a solid pick up, who can play Deep 3rd when Tyrann moves down to play NB and is a great compliment DB on all 3 downs.

64. New England Patriots – Jaylon Ferguson EDGE Louisiana Tech

He can be slotted right into that spot opened by Trey Flowers leaving for Detroit. 

[INbengalfan]

Good haul.  I don't mind trading back 6 spots, but I think the team would rather get a third over a fourth, fifth and whatever else you had in there.

[Scoundrel]

I think the trade values are off.

I can definitely see us taking Lock but I don’t want him. If Josh Allen fell to 10 I’d want us to take him regardless of Von and Chubb. 

Round 2 I would go Erik McCoy. We lost Paradis and we need a C. You have Bradbury and Jenkins off the board so he might be the last of the day one starter types. 

[Isherwood]

If Green Bay bails on the 12th pick with Josh Allen sitting there, I will recreate the classic Packers fan Justin Harrell draft video in my living room 

[BigMountainGoat]

That's a ridiculous pick for Buffalo. They have Milano who was the best player on their team until he got hurt last season, and Edmunds who got better every game, with Alexander being a massive veteran presence. You don't draft backup linebackers at 9.

I applaud people for being creative with mocks. But some things are just being silly.

[SBLIII]

NE:

 

Not a fan of Grier in round 2 but I like you Ferguson and Irv Smith picks (would pick AJ Brown in this case but would like it still).

[CHOMP_CHOMP]

Cant see any way Tampa passes on Allen or White there. We have huge needs at EDGE and ILB. 3-4DE is a need, but not an immediate one. We have Carl Nassib who will be starting opposite McCoy. I don't like the trade up at all... why not just stay put and get our guy. Like the second rounder. He fits the scheme and is an underrated guy in my opinion. 

[wcf1989]

10 minutes ago, BigMountainGoat said:

That's a ridiculous pick for Buffalo. They have Milano who was the best player on their team until he got hurt last season, and Edmunds who got better every game, with Alexander being a massive veteran presence. You don't draft backup linebackers at 9.

I applaud people for being creative with mocks. But some things are just being silly.

Whats silly about taking a LB who is better than both of the them? Also there are 3 LB spots to be filled and Milano can drop to be more of a pass rusher on passing downs which allows them to slide an athletic DE inside. 

[wcf1989]

12 minutes ago, Isherwood said:

If Green Bay bails on the 12th pick with Josh Allen sitting there, I will recreate the classic Packers fan Justin Harrell draft video in my living room 

Green Bay invested 2 major FA contracts in EDGE rushers. Prior to FA it was an easy pick but post those signings there isn't a pass rusher need anymore. There is more pressing issues now that they invested in Preston, Zadarius, and then Amos at Safety.

[Pugger]

12 minutes ago, wcf1989 said:

Green Bay invested 2 major FA contracts in EDGE rushers. Prior to FA it was an easy pick but post those signings there isn't a pass rusher need anymore. There is more pressing issues now that they invested in Preston, Zadarius, and then Amos at Safety.

If you a pick this high for the first time since 2009 you take the BPA.  Also, you can't have too many pass rushers in today's NFL.  Drafting solely for need like Thompson did in his later years as GM is how our roster went to hell in the first place.

[NVRamsFan]

While a trade down is very likely I'd without a doubt prefer to stay there and take Lawrence.

[m haynes]

Pats fan

Hated every pick

1st   Smith is overrated in many mocks.  He will be a jag at best at the next level. 

Dalton Risner OT Kansas State  and Chris Lindstrom OG Boston College have much better value to the  Pats.  They are locks to play for the next 10 years and they play positions of need with there OG FA next year and the center the year after. Cannon is a mess, he one hit from history. Pats have a major need at OL in the near future.

2nd   Will Grier   You owe me a new TV!  He stinks 5/6 round. 

3rd   Jaylon Ferguson  The most over hyped player in the draft.  I can't stand this one trick pony! He was horrible at the SR Bowl.

PS  By the way you have many trades in your mock however you don't see the Pats and trader BB making a trade!!!!

[TheFinisher]

Can't envision Jeffery Simmons falling all the way to 58, but I sure as hell wouldn't complain if he did.

[FalconFan13]

That would be a monster draft for the Falcons to come away with a top 10 player at our biggest need and my 3rd favorite player in the draft in Oliver.   Then to get Cajuste who i agree is a mid to late 1st round guy at our 2nd round pick is a no brainer.  A+ for me i love it and want it on draft day.

[Groo]

That's terrible for the Niners