NFL Mock Draft '09 (Paull)

1. Detriot Lions, M. Stafford (QB, Georgia): As previously noted, I don't agree with this, but that doesn't mean it won't happen
2. St. Louis Rams, J. Smith (OT, Baylor): They lost Orlando Pace and need to protect their investments in Bulger and Jackson
3. Kansas City Chiefs, A. Curry (LB, Wake Forrest): A versatile leader for a defense in need of both
4. Seattle Seahawks, E. Monroe (OT, Virginia): The Houshmanzada signing means the team still thinks it can win now-- sorry Sanchez
5. Cleveland Browns, M. Crabtree (WR, Texas Tech): Braylon's on the block and Stallworth is on his way to the cell-block; Browns take top WR
6. Cincinnati Bengals, A. Smith (OT, Alabama): Carson demands it (Yes, that's a Zardoz reference)
7. Oakland Raiders, B. Raji (DT, Boston College): Al Davis can't be so whacked out as to believe he can win with Terdell Sands/ Gerrard Warren
8. Jacksonville Jaguars, M. Sanchez (QB, USC): Word on the street is Jax wants out of this spot. I expect the Jets to move up.
9. Green Bay Packers, B. Orakopo (OLB/DE, Texas): Some pass-rush help as the team moves into its new 3-4 scheme
10. San Francisco 49ers, A. Maybin (OLB/DE, Penn St.): Some pass-rush help as the team tries to make its current 3-4 scheme work
11. Buffalo Bills, M. Oher (OT, Ole Miss): With Peters in Philly and 3 OL gone in the top 10, the Bills can't afford to wait around
12. Denver Broncos, T. Jackson (DL, LSU): Another 3-4 convert in desperate need of personnel who fit
13. Washington Redskins, R. Ayers (DE, Tennessee): Following with the theme of teams who need help in the pass-rush department
14. New Orleans Saints, B. Cushing (OLB, USC): The Scott's (Shanle and Fujita), have been the starting OLB's the past two years
15. Houston Texans, M. Jenkins (DB, Ohio St.): Might be a corner, might be a safety; The Texans could use both
16. San Diego Chargers, R. Malauga (LB, USC): No OT of 3-4 DE worth the pick, so the Bolts get an upgrade over Matt Wilhelm at ILB
17. New York Jets, J. Maclin (WR, Missouri): I suspect Jax gets this pick and take a player they would've considered at #8
18. Denver Broncos, E. Brown (OLB/DE, Florida St.): Brown takes a bit of a slide and Denver gets to add another piece to its 3-4 puzzle
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, P. Jerry (DT, Ole Miss): A great fit for Tampa's 1-gap system after losing Jovan Haye to FA
20. Detroit Lions, E. Britton (OT, Arizona): Last year ATL used pick 21 on Sam Baker to protect Matt Ryan; It's a copycat league
21. Philadelphia Eagles, C. Wells (RB, Ohio St.): Eagles would be thrilled if Beanie were to fall to them; Prolongs Westbrook's career
22. Minnesota Vikings, A. Mack (OL, Cal): Lost Matt Birk this off-season and don't want Peterson to feel the consequences
23. New England Patriots, K. Moreno (RB, Georgia): Great value at this spot—can address other needs with multiple 2nd round picks
24. Atlanta Falcons, B. Pettigrew (TE, Oklahoma St.): A reliable target for Ryan and blocking help for Michael Turner
25. Miami Dolphins, H. Nicks (WR, UNC): Ready to contribute now; Chance to be a legit #1 (More than Ginn or Camarillo can say)
26. Baltimore Ravens, C. Matthews (LB, USC): Another value pick...Would compete for Bart Scott's old spot in the lineup
27. Indianapolis Colts, J. Freeman (QB, Kansas St.): I think this pick will be traded with a team that picks early in round 2 (STL or SEA)
28. Buffalo Bills, C. Barwin (DE/OLB/TE), Cincinnati): Help at either DE or TE, plus they keep him away from the Pats at #34
29. New York Giants, D. Heyward-Bay (WR, Maryland): A downfield threat to replace Plex; Team might prefer Kenny Britt
30. Tennessee Titans, V. Davis (CB, Illinois): An athletic prospect that should push Nick Harper for time
31. Arizona Cardinals, D. Brown (RB, UConn): Versatile back that would compliment Tim Hightower well
32 Pittsburgh Steelers, J.Gilbert (DL, San Jose St.): Steelers have confidence in their OL; Has time to develop and more upside than Jackson