Not one, but TWO Mock Drafts

It's draft day and I sat down during the children's nap time to write up two mock drafts. One with trades and one without.

In the mock draft with trades I give reasoning behind the picks, and trades. In the mock draft without trades I just jam through the first round. A note about the draft without trades, I was 7/8 done and realized Justin Herbert and Jordan Love, both of whom are projected to go in the 1st round, were not picked. So I went back and put them in some likely landing spots.

Without further ado here are the drafts:

Mock with trades
1. Bengals – Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
No one is expecting anything less than the Bengals picking Burrow.

2. Washington Professional Football Team – Chase Young, DE, OSU
Here is another consensus pick. The WPFT with Ron Rivera acquires the top player in the draft.

3. Dolphins – Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
The Dolphins trade the #18, 26, 39, and a 2021 second round pick to move up two slots, and ahead of the Giants to take Becton.

4. Giants – Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
Giants could very well go with Okudah here since he is available, but they need to upgrade the o-line to protect Daniel Jones too, and in this scenario they go the ladder.

5. Dolphins – Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
The ‘Phins get a blind side protector and then their QB.

6. Falcons – Jeff Okudah, CB, OSU
Falcons make a big trade up from 16 to 6. They give up 16, 47, and a 2021 second to move up 10 spots and select the draft’s best CB.

7. Panthers – Isiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
The Panthers get a swiss army knife of a defender at 7. The question is what position can Simmons not play.

8. Cardinals – Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
The Cardinals select the most athletic lineman in the draft to help keep one of the league’s most athletic QBs upright.

9. Bucs – Andrew Thomas, OT, Georiga
The Bucs trade ahead of the OT needy Browns to grab the last elite OT. The Bucs give up 14, 76, and a 2021 fourth round pick.

10. Broncos – Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
With all of the elite OTs taken the Browns trade down, and the Broncos jump up to get their pick of the top WR prospects. The Broncos trade 15, and 83 to move up 5 spots

11. Jets – CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
The Jets would’ve loved if one of the big four OTs fell to them, but they go with arguably the best WR in the draft.

12. Raiders – Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
The Raiders stay put and pick up my favorite WR of the draft, and in a very Raiders move the fastest WR in the draft.

13. Raiders – Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
The Raiders make a move to grab the draft’s next QB. After a bit of a fall Herbert finds his team. If this happens look for the Raiders to recoup a second or third rounder for Derek Carr. The raiders give up 19, 80, and 81.

14. Jaguars – CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
The Jags traded down and pick the second best CB in the draft. After shedding a lot of defensive talent over the last 12 months the need fit and value work out here.

15. Browns – Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
The Browns get a top 5 prospect at 15 with their selection of Brown.

16. Chargers – Jordan Love, QB, Utah St.
The Chargers trade down, acquire more picks, and get the QB of the future. Love can sit and learn from Tyrod Taylor for a time before starting.

17. Cowboys – Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
A bit of a surprise move for the Cowboys here, but after losing Byron Jones in free agency they select to bolster their secondary.

18. Lions – K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
The Lions end up with the projected second best pass rusher in the draft here at 18. This feels like the Lions did something right, so I know it won’t work out.

19. 49ers – Javon Kinlaw, DL, South Carolina
The 49ers used the pick they received from the Buckner trade to acquire more picks and select the highest updside DT in the draft.

20. Jaguars – Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
The Jags continue their defensive overhaul with the best off-ball LB in this draft. Queen is a tackling machine.

21. Eagles – Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
The Eagles fans are happy to get the fourth best WR and a much needed upgrade by staying put at 21.

22. Vikings – Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
The Vikes pick up their Diggs replacement with Shenault for fear of another WR run starting.

23. Patriots – Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
The Pats get the second best off-ball LB in the draft here.

24. Saints – Zach Baun, LB, Wisconsin
A little LB run here as the Saints grab Baun out of Wisconsin.

25. Vikings – Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
Vikes go CB with their second pick in the first round. This fills a need for the Vikes.

26. Lions – Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
After a mini LB run, we’re going on a mini CB run as the Lions select their Darius Slay replacement with Diggs.

27. Seahawks – Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn St
The Seahawks stay put for once and grab a pass rusher since Jadaveon Clowney is not resigned.

28. Ravens – Cesar Ruiz, IOL, Michigan
With the retirement of Marshall Yanda the Ravens look to shore up the interior on the o-line. They do that with Ruiz here.

29. Titans – Joshua Jones, OL, Houston
With Jack Conklin gone, the value here with Jones is too good to pass up.

30. Packers – Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
The Packers get the draft’s top TE to help Aaron Rodgers. With no real TE threat on the roster this shores up a big need for Green Bay.

31. Colts – AJ Epenesa, DL, Iowa
After trading for Buckner and giving up the thirteenth pick, the Colts and 49ers swap again. This time the Colts give up pick 34 and 122. This gives the 49ers one first, one second, two thirds, and a fourth after starting the day with two firsts and not another pick until the fifth round. The Colts further invest in their d-line with this pick.

32. Chiefs – Ross Blalock, DT, TCU
With the last pick in the first round the Chiefs pick Blalock here who could be a potential replacement for Chris Jones should he get traded.

Mock without trades
1. Bengals – Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2. WPFT – Chase Young, DE, OSU
3. Lions – Jeff Okudah, CB, OSU
4. Giants – Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
5. Dolphins – Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
6. Chargers – Isiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
7. Panthers – Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
8. Cardinals – Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
9. Jacksonville – CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
10. Browns – Jedrick Wills, OL, Alabama
11. Jets – CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
12. Raiders – Jerry Jeudy,WR, Oklahoma
13. 49ers – Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
14. Buccaneers – Andrew Thomas, OL, Georgia
15. Broncos – Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
16. Falcons – K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
17. Cowboys – Javon Kinlaw, DL, South Carolina
18. Dolphins – Joshua Jones, OL, Houston
19. Raiders – Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
20. Jaguars – D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
21. Eagles – Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
22. Vikings – Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
23. Patriots – Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
24. Saints – Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
25. Vikings – Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
26. Dolphins – Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisonsin
27. Seahawks – Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn St.
28. Ravens – Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
29. Titans – Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
30. Packers – Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
31. 49ers – Austin Jackson, OT, USC
32. Chiefs – Cesar Ruiz, IOL, Michigan

My journey to The Rise of Skywalker

My wife and I went and had a nice date night last night. We went and had dinner at one of our favorite Mexican restaurant, did some quick shopping for Christmas, and ended with watching The Rise of Skywalker.

I feel I should point out before we get to the nitty gritty that I love both The Force Awakens (TFA) and The Last Jedi (TLJ). In fact, The Last Jedi is my favorite movie of all the Star Wars films. Please note, I said my favorite, not the best as the best is clearly Empire Strikes Back.

Before we get to The Rise of Skywalker (ROS), first let's travel back in time all the way to 1983's Return of the Jedi. Why are we going back there? Well, it was the first movie I attended. I was two years old. Star Wars has been in and a part of my life for thirty-six years.

Now let's jump to 1999. I was a senior in high school, and The Phantom Menace (TPM) was released in theaters, and it was bad. I saw that movie six times because it was Star Wars. TPM had some good pieces in there, but as Charles Barkley would say "It was turrible". Then came The Clone Wars which in my opinion was worse than TPM. Revenge of the Sith was actually pretty good.

Then 2012 comes along and Disney goes out, and purchases Lucasfilm. The house of mouse also promises more new Star Wars movies. That brings us all the way up to 2015 and TFA. I was excited, and apprehensive as millions of others were for the first new Star Wars in a decade.

And TFA was phenomenal! It felt like a Star Wars movie, it looked like a Star Wars movie, the cast, writing, cameos all hit the right buttons. It was nostalgic, and fresh. It reinvigorated the Star Wars fan base. The main criticism of TFA is it is too much like A New Hope (ANH), and it was similar but different enough that it felt like this trilogy was on the right track. I believe even if the next two films were shot-for-shot remakes of ESB, and RotJ that fans would approve.

Then we get to The Last Jedi in 2017. In my opinion this film is a masterpiece. Rian Johnson took Star Wars and went a direction no one expected. It turned the original trilogy's main hero into a grumpy hermit. A lot of people had issue with that, but I did not. This seemed like a natural progression for Luke considering the failures he had faced. We all feel that way sometimes, where we muck up something so bad, or several things in a row and just want to disappear. Myself, Luke, and most people eventually realize that running away and disappearing is not the answer. Luke then goes on to face Kylo in his own way, and it was beautiful and heroic, and everything I wanted.

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This brings us to ROS. I don't know if I like it. I don't hate it, and think it can be good, and maybe even great, but I'll need at least one more viewing. The problems of this movie for me were the first thirty minutes of the film felt like J.J. Abrams was jumping around and retconning everything Rian Johnson did in TLJ, it felt disconnected from the meat of the movie. This caused a lot of pacing issues with the rest of the movie, and if I am honest this seemed like it should have been the second movie of a trilogy and not the last movie of a saga. There was one scene with Leia that just felt very out of place. Why Palpatine? WHY? I don't understand why he was needed at all or why Rey had to be his grandchild, as this raises many more questions to which we will likely not get answers. The story could have been so much more interesting without him too. The biggest overall problem with this trilogy seems like there was no overall story direction. J.J. Abrams started it off, and again TFA is wonderful, but there was no clear cut direction for Rian Johnson to go, so he did what he wanted. J.J. didn't like what Rian did and went back to change it the way he wanted to.

What I really enjoyed in this movie are things I have enjoyed throughout this trilogy, Rey, Kylo, and their connection. Leia's sacrifice to save her son was something any mother would do, but was still touching. Force-ghost Luke was awesome as well imparting some much needed wisdom to Rey. Choice matters in life and it matters in Star Wars, and that is why I like Rey's decision at the end of the movie to become a Skywalker.

Draft Time!

Draft Time!

It's that time of year again. NFL Draft time! It's a time of hope, and change. It is also one of my favorite times of the year. The intensity and drama is like nothing else. No one knows what is going to happen on draft night, and that is what has hooked me. Each year I try to live blog the draft, and if I cannot I do a mock draft. Well this year I hope to do both. Today I'll be doing a mock draft of what I would do if I were each team. I'll also say who I think the team would really pick. I will try to predict trades. As you can see from my mock draft last year I'm really good at this. So, let's get going!

  

1.  Arizona Cardinalsr
   My pick: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama - The Cardinals have a great edge rusher in Chandler Jones, and now they bolster their defense with the draft's best interior pass rusher. Good luck o-lines of the NFC West.
   Their pick: Nick Bosa, EDGE, Ohio State - The Cardinals double-down on their edge rushers and pair Jones and Bosa.
   Analysis: I think Kyler Murray is a smokescreen to get someone to try to trade up, but no one is willing to pay the king's ransom it will take so the Cardinals get one of the two top defenders in the draft.
   
2. Oakland Raiders:
   My pick: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma - The Raiders trade up to grab Murray. Gruden is apparantly infatuated with Murray and starts his and Mike Mayock's rebuild with getting their QB of the future.
   Their pick: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma.
   Analysis: The Raiders trade 1.04 and 1.27 and a 2020 2nd rounder to move up 2 spots to get their QB. If the 49ers stick in this spot they would take the best available pass rusher.
3.  New York Jets:
   My pick: Jawan Taylor, OT, Florida - Edge rusher is a need so Josh Allen is definitely a possibility but, with new HC Adam Gase in town the Jets will want to protect their franchise QB, and do that by selecting Taylor.
   Their pick: Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky - The Jets bolster their middle of the pack pass rush with the best rusher on the board. The Jets could pick Bosa here but Allen is a better 3-4 OLB prospect than Bosa.
   Analysis: To protect or destroy the QB. That is the Jets choice with this pick. I think they want to save Darnold from punishment so they choose to protect.
4.  Denver Broncos
   My pick: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri - John Elway moves up to get his QB of the future. I have read he loves Lock. Lock will have at least one and possibly two years behind Flacco to adjust to the NFL game.
   Their pick: Drew Lock, QB, Mssiouri.
   Analysis: The Broncos give up 1.10, 3.71, and a 2020 1st to move up 6 spots. That is two straight trade downs for the 49ers who are accumulating picks after starting with only 6 selections. The Broncos make this move to proactively beat other teams trying to move up to take a QB.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
   My pick: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State - In my picks Bosa falls to Tampa and in this scenario the Bucs run to the podium to take the best edge rusher in the draft.
   Their pick: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama - In the their picks scenario Williams is the one who falls, and the Bucs still run to the podium with Williams draft card.
   Analysis: The Bucs want to move on from Gerald McCoy who has a huge cap hit and is aging. The Bucs also drafted Vita Vea last year so they could look to take a LB, but Williams is the clear best player available here.
   
   
6.  New York Giants:
   My pick: Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky - Gettlemen said he wants a pass rusher and gets an elite one in Allen.
   Their pick: Devin White, LB, LSU - In this scneario there are no edge rushers worth the value, so the G-men pick up White the best LB in the draft.
   Analysis: Montez Sweat's heart condition scares off the Giants in their pick and I think Gettlemen's old school thinking prevents them from taking someone like Ed Oliver. If the Giants do go edge rusher here Rashan Gary out of Michigan may be a fit.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars:
   My pick: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa - I have heard Jacksonville covets Hockenson who put up a show at the combine. This gives Nick Foles a good safety net over the middle.
   Their pick: T.J. Jockenson, TE, Iowa - finally a my pick and their pick line up without a trade.
   Analysis: I can see Hockenson having a Kelce-esque season with the Jags.
   
   
8.  Washington Professional Football Team:
   My pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State - Washington trades up with the Lions to get ahead of the Bengals to take Haskins as the 3rd QB in the top 10.
   Their pick: Dwyane Haskins, QB, Ohio State.
   Analysis:  Washington gives up 1.15, 3.76, 5.173, and 7.227 while Detroit gets 1.15 and gives up 4.111, and a 2020 6th round pick in this trade down. Detorit like the Giants would take Sweat if the medical checked out.
   
   
9.  Buffalo Bills:
   My pick: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama - Considered the top offensive linemen in the draft Williams can play tackle or guard and will help the Bills porous offensive line immediately.
   Their pick: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama.
   Analysis: This pick makes too much sense. The Bills top need is o-line and the value lines up with the need here.
   
   
10.  San Francisco 49ers:
    My pick: Brian Burns, DE, Florida St. - The 49ers get a standout pass rusher to pair opposite Dee Ford here, and with trading down twice pick up valuable draft capital.
    Their pick: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi St. - The 49ers still go edge rusher, just one that is rated a bit higher.
    Analysis: I picked Burns because of Sweat's medical, and the fact the 49ers have a brand new medical and training staff. I think in this scenario the 49ers would put their trust in the new staff and draft the higher rated  player.
    
    
11.  Cincinati Bengals:
    My pick: Devin White, LB, LSU - The Bengals lost Vontez Burfict this offseason and if White fell to them would easily replace him minus the headaches.
    Their pick: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston - The Bengals still go defense with an interior pass rusher in Oliver.
    Analysis: If Oliver is the pick he is the perfect understudy to Geno Atkins. White would help on all three downs, while Oliver would probably come in during passing situations. Geno Atkins and Oliver on the inside is a scary thought.
    
    
12.  Green Bay Packers:
    My pick: Andre Dilliard, OT, Washington St. - The Packers have lost important pieces along the o-line in the last few years and have not replaced them well. That stops with the selection of the best pass blocking tackle in the draft.
    Their pick: Andre Dilliard, OT, Washington St.
    Analysis: The Packers would like to pick up another playmaker and if T.J. Hockenson were on the board I could see them going that route, but Hockenson is not, so the next best o-lineman goes.
    
    
13. Miami Dolphins:
    My pick: Montez Sweat, EDGE, Mississippi St. - The Dolphins have needs all over the place, and in the my pick scenario Sweat is still here and the best player available.
    Their pick: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson - Sweat is not available in their pick, so I give the Dolphins a big DT who can move.
    Analysis: The Dolphins really cannot go wrong with needs everywhere on the team, so I gave them the BPA in both scenarios.
14. Atlanta Falcons:
    My pick: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston - The Falcons are always looking for pass rush, and Oliver falls to them here to pair next to Grady Jarrett.
    Their pick: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan - Gary has all the measurables you could want in a DE. The Falcons coaching staff will have to get more out of him than the coaches at Michigan did.
    Analysis: The Falcons lost Vic Beasly this offseason and Grady Jarrett is on the franchise tag, so d-line is likely where they will go.
15. Detroit Lions:
    My pick: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson - Like the Dolphins the Lions could use help just about everywhere. They pick Lawrence here and line him up next to Trey Flowers as the start of the formidable front seven.
    Their pick: Jawan Taylor, OT, Florida - O-line is definitely a need and with Taylor falling to them the Lions pick up some protection for Matthew Stafford.
    Analysis: The Lions could go a lot of directions here, but help along the lines should be the pick. This could be the range where the top CBs go too, so someone like Greedy Williams is in play.
16.  Carolina Panthers:
    My pick: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan - Julius Peppers retired in the offseason and the Panthers can get the most out of Gary, so this makes sense with Gary still being available.
    Their pick: Clellin Ferrell, DE, Clemson - Ferrell is rated slighly lower than Gary, but the thinking is the same. They need to find someone to replace Peppers.
    Analysis:  All the mocks I've read and podcasts I've listened to have the Panthers going d-line, and I can't see better value for them either.
    
    
17. New York Giants:
    My pick: Garrett Bradbury, C, N.C. State - If I'm the Giants I continue to build out my lines, and wait for the QB heavy draft class next year.
    Their pick: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke -The Giants get the QB of the future here. Famed draft expert Gil Brandt compared Jones to Peyton Manning.
    Analysis: I don't know what the Giants will do with this pick. They could go for D.K. Metcalf, they could go d-line again or LB. This one is up in the air.
18.  Minnesota Vikings:
    My pick: Clellin Ferrell, DE, Clemson - The Vikings need o-line help, but there is not a lot of value at 18 for o-line.
    Their pick: Garrett Bradbury, C, N.C. State - In their pick scenario Bradbury is still on the board and lines up to a good value at a position of need so he's the pick here.
    Analysis: With Everson Griffen having issues last year I gave the Vikings Ferrell, but they also have needs along the o-line. Cousins will continue to suck if they can't keep him upright.
    
    
19.  Tennessee Titans:
    My pick: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan - The Titans defense is getting a little long in the tooth, especially at LB. Bush will come in and revitalize the middle of their D.
    Their pick: D.K. Metcalf - The first skill player off the board. Metcalf can take the top off the defense and help get Corey Davis open underneath.
    Analysis: Getting a playmaker for Mariota will help, but I think the Titans may look to the second round for a WR, and that's why I gave them Bush.
20. San Francisco 49ers:
    My pick: Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi St. - The 49ers move up ahead of the Seahawks to pick the best safety in the draft.
    Their pick: Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi St.Analysis: The 49ers give up 1.27 and the third rounder from Denver to move up 8 spots and grab Abram.
    
    
21.  Seattle Seahawks:
    My pick: Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi St.- Simmons will need a red-shirt year after tearing his ACL.
    Their pick: Greedy Willimas, CB, LSU - The need is there in the secondary as their CBs after Richard Sherman left have been just ok.
    Analysis: The Seahawks wanted Abram, but with the 49ers moving up ahead of them have to settle for another player.
22. Baltimore Ravens:
    My pick: Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas St. - The Ravens need to protect Lamar Jackson and Risner would make a good bookend with Ronnie Stanley.
    Their pick: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State - The Ravens also need weapons for Jackson, and the speedy Campbell can help him as a down-field threat.
    Analysis: This pick is about helping Lamar Jackson, and the Ravens can do that one of two ways and I present them both with this pick.
23. Houston Texans:
    My pick: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU - The Texans have whiffed on CBs in the past and hope Williams can be the answer.
    Their pick: Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas St. - The Texans need to protect DeShaun Watson who was hit more than anybody in the league last year.
    Analysis: If Risner was on the board this would've been another lined up pick, but he wasn't for my pick so I gave them the best player at a position of need.
24. Oakland Raiders:
    My pick: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama - The Raiders complete their backfield with Jacobs here.
    Their pick: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama.
    Analysis: The Raiders shored up their o-line in free agency, and picked Murray with their first pick. They need a RB and now they have the consensus best RB in the draft.
25.  Philadelphia Eagles:
    My pick: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson - Big bodied mover to throw into the d-line rotation.
    Their pick: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan - Bush falls to the Eagles here after the 49ers traded up with Pittsburgh.
    Analysis: The pick would've been Josh Jacobs, but with the Raiders snagging the Eagles select a defensive player at a position of need.
    
    
26. Indianapolis Colts:
    My pick: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi - Andrew Luck gets a big downfield target to pair with T.Y. Hilton.
    Their pick: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson - shoring up the middle of their defense with this mammoth DT.
    Anlaysis: The Colts could go in a lot of different directions here.
27. Pittsburgh Steelers:
    My pick: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State - The Steelers pickup a replacement for Antonio Brown.
    Their pick: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia - The Steelers are always looking for secondary help, and they get the second best CB in the draft.
    Analysis: Secondary, WR, and LB are the Steelers biggest needs. With no LBs of value here the Steelers select either the pass catcher or pass defender.
28. Los Angeles Chargers:
    My pick: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma - The Chargers have lost some WR depth this season and will plug Brown into the slot.
    Their pick: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma.
    Analysis: Another pick lined up. The Chargers do not have many needs and can spend this pick on the best player available which currently is Brown.
29.  Seattle Seahawks:
    My pick: Darnell Savage, S, Maryland - With the Frank Clark trade, the Seahawks acquire another 1st round pick. They use it on Earl Thomas replacement.
    Their pick: Darnell Savage, S, Maryland.
    Analysis:  Savage is a rangy safety that has been moving up boards since the combine. So picking Earl Thomas' successor makes sense here.
    
    
30.  Green Bay Packers:
    My pick: Noah Fant, TE, Iowa - The Packers pick up Jimmy Graham's replacement.
    Their pick: Noah Fant, TE, Iowa.
    Analysis: The Packers get a nice offensive weapon for Aaron Rodgers after shoring up their o-line earlier in the draft.
    
    
31.  Los Angeles Rams:
    My pick: Erik Mccoy, C, Texas A&M - John Sullivan's departure at center leaves a huge hole in the offensive line and the Rams pick up the next best C in the draft here.
    Their pick: Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida St. - Somehow Burns falls all the way down to the Rams in this scenario.
    Analysis: The Rams can go o-line or d-line here, but the with Burns falling all this way there is no way they don't pick the pass rusher.
    
32.  New England Patriots:
    My pick: Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama - The Patriots pick up the versitile safety to replace one of the McCourtey brothers.
    Their pick: Jeffrey Simmons, DT, Mississippi St. - The Pats pick up Simmons who will need to sit a year, but could be the best d-lineman in the whole draft.
    Analysis: Things have a way of working out for the Pats in the draft. I could see them using their plethora of picks to move up or they can sit and let the draft come to them like they usually do.

 

My first Mock Draft

I love the NFL draft it is one of my favorite things about the NFL, and while mock drafts are efforts in futility, I enjoy reading them. Since I have a young child I doubt I will be able to live blog the draft as I have in the past, but here is how I think the first round will go (trades included):
1. Browns - Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming

The Browns take their QB of the future. Hopefully they have patience with Allen as I think he will need at least a year of sitting and learning, and two would probably be better.

2. Giants - Sam Darnold, QB, USC

All the podcasts I've listened to, and articles I've read say it's Bradley Chubb if Darnold is picked, but Darnold is here so the G-Men get their QB of the future.

3. Jets - Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma

The third QB in three picks. Jets get their QB of the future and someone who can learn from a solid vet. The only question is will Teddy Bridgewater be healthy and make this pick moot.

4. *TRADE* Bills - Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA
    
The Bills I've heard really want Allen, but don't want to miss out on a potential franchise QB in Rosen whose arm is plenty strong enough to throw in the swirling wind of Buffalo. Buffalo sends #12, 22, and #56 for #4 from the Browns. This is an over-pay as pick 4 is worth 1,800 points on the draft value chart and the Bills give up 2,320 points of value, but when going up for a QB teams are going to over-pay.

5. *TRADE* Cardinals - Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville

Another jump up for another QB. That's 5 QBs in the first 5 picks. This has never happened before and makes for a historic start to this first round. Jackson is my second favorite QB in the draft, and goes from one Cardinal team to a second. I think he can be electric and light the league on fire like DeShaun Watson did last year. Another over-pay on the draft value chart as the 5th pick is worth 1,700 points and the Cards trade #15, 47 (1,480 points), and a 1st and 4th next year (approx. 563 points) for a total of  2,043 points.

6. Colts - Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame

With their pick of the top three prospects in the draft the Colts go with Nelson to help protect franchise QB Andrew Luck. Bradley Chubb and Roquan Smith have to be in consideration but protecting Luck is the Colts' top priority.

7. Buccaneers - Saquan Barkley, RB, Penn State

The Bucs go with the top prospect in the draft here at 7 and fills the shoes left by Doug Martin's disappointing time in Tampa Bay, and Jameis Winston gets another weapon in his arsenal.

8. *TRADE* Dolphins - Vita Vea, DT, Washington

With Nelson gone to the Colts the Bears most logical choice is gone, so they trade back with the Dolphins. The Dolphins get the best DT in the draft to help shore up a middle-of-the-pack run defense and replace Ndamukong Suh. The Dolphins give up #11 and #73 in the third to move up. This is a slight over-pay on the draft value chart as the Dolphins picks are worth 1,475 points and #8 is worth 1,400.

9. 49ers - Bradley Chubb, EDGE, North Carolina State

A dream scenario that is only possible because of the 5 QBs taken, and Nelson going #6. The 49ers get the pass rush help their defense so desperately needs. Look for the 49ers to potentially trade former first round pick Arik Armstead for later round picks on Day 3 of the draft.

10. Raiders - Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia

The Raiders get the best LB in the draft. Smith can cover, he can tackle, and if Chubb wasn't available for the 49ers he would've gone to them. Smith is a complete LB in today's NFL.

11. Bears - Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame

The Bears missed out on one Notre Dame offensive lineman to help protect their young QB, but they won't miss out on a second getting the top OT in the draft. It has been extensively noted that the former Notre Dame OL coach is now the OL coach for the Bears so getting a top OL from that school makes sense for the Bears.

12. Browns - Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State

The Browns nab the best CB in the draft here at 12, and native son Denzel Ward stays in state. Ward's play and measurables are not quite as good as Marshawn Lattimore's were last year, but the Browns are thrilled to get Ward here after most prognosticators had him as a top 10 pick.

13. Washington Professional Football Team - Da'Ron Payne, DL, Alabama

For the second year in a row the WPFT picks an Alabama DL to help on their front 7. Payne will pair nicely with Johnathan Allen. I think the WPFT probably would want Vita Vea but he went to the Dolphins at #8.

14. Packers - Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama

The Packers get some much needed secondary help with this selection. Fitzpatrick is a versatile DB who can lineup at Safety or Corner.

15. Broncos - Will Hernandez, OG, UTEP

After their trade down the Broncos take who I consider to be the second best OL in the draft. Hernandez is a nasty road-grader who will help open things up for whomever will be carrying the ball for the Broncos this year.

16. Ravens - Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech

In Ozzie Newsome's final pick as GM of the Ravens it was tempting to go with WR Calvin Ridley from Alabama, but Edumnds freakish atheletic ability and size make this a nice move for Baltimore. Edmunds is another do-it-all LB like Roquan Smith, he just needs more coaching up and will get that with the Ravens.

17. *TRADE* Patriots - Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State


The sixth quarterback taken in the first round ties an NFL record. The Pats move up to get the heir to Tom Brady. The Patriots trade #23 and #63 to move up six spots. That is 1,036 points in the draft value chart for the 17th pick which counts for 950 points in value. The only question is how much longer does Brady play and make this 1st rounder sit.

18. Seahawks - Derwin James, S, Florida State

The Seahawks take the versitile Seminole Safety. CB is a bigger need but the value of James at 18 is too much to pass up. James is a good pick to start the rebuild of the Seahawks secondary.

19. *Trade* Seahawks - Harold Landry, EDGE, Boston College

With the previous selection of Derwin James, that signals the end of the line for Earl Thomas in Seattle. The Cowboys trade pick #19 straight up for Thomas who will help shore up a bad Cowboys secondary. Pete Carroll doubles down on defense and picks up a replacement for Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril.

20. Lions - Isiah Wynn, OL, Georgia

Wynn is a versatile lineman who can play G or T, and will help pave the way for LeGarrette Blount in Detroit further improving the Lions offensive line.

21. Bengals - Taven Bryan, DL, Florida

The Bengals pick up Bryan who could end up being the best interior DL in the draft. Bryan will backup Geno Atkins to begin with and probably come in on passing situations initially.

22. Browns - James Daniels, OL, Iowa

With Billy Price's injury concern Daniels moves up as the top C in the draft. Cleveland grabs a great addition to the interior of their offensive line.

23. Chargers - Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama

After trading back the Chargers grab the next best LB in the draft filling a vital need in the middle with a rangy LB who can cover. Denzel Perryman is a good run stopper but has struggled in coverage and the hope is Evans helps in that department.

24. Panthers - Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa

Jackson fills the need for a turnover making CB that fits their scheme. Jackson excels in zone coverage which the Panthers heavily run. Putting Jackson behind the Panthers LB core is going to cause headaches for other teams.

25. Titans - Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State

The Titans grab Vander Esch a sideline-to-sideline LB that they can plug into the middle of their D and provide some youth in an older LB corps.

26. Falcons - D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland

Moore is a speedy compliment to Julio Jones. This move allows the Falcons to move the trio of Julio, Sanu, and Moore around to provide the best matchups for Steve Sarkisian's offense.

27. Saints - Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State

The Saints wanted to bring back Jimmy Graham in Free Agency, but he went to Green Bay. So they get a Graham clone with the selection of Gesicki. Gesicki needs to gain some strength and refine his blocking but he'll be a monster in the middle of the field.

28. Steelers - Justin Reid, S, Stanford

The Steelers get a good young S in Reid at a position of need after releasing Mike Mitchell. 

29. *TRADE* Browns - Marcus Davenport, EDGE, UTSA

The Browns trade back into the first round to draft a bookend to Myles Garrett. Davenport is an explosive but raw prospect that can get after the QB. The Browns defense is significantly upgraded with the selections of Ward and Davenport. The Browns give up picks #35, 123, and 138 which is worth 636 points of value on the draft value chart the number 29 pick is worth 640 points so the Jaguars lose slight value with this trade.

30. Vikings - Connor Williams, OL, Texas

The Vikings invest in an OL upgrade for Kirk Cousins. Williams played Tackle at Texas but is slated to move inside in the NFL. 

31. Patriots - Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA

The Patriots get their Nate Solder replacement here at 31. Miller will look to protect Brady in the present and Mason Rudolph in the future. 

32. *TRADE* Colts - Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama

The Colts trade back into the first round. With their first pick they helped protect Andrew Luck, and with their second pick they give him another weapon. Ridley is a smooth route-runner with good top-end speed and will be an excellent compliment to T.Y. Hilton. The #32 pick is worth 590 points on the draft value chart, and the Colts give up #37, and #104 which is worth 616 points on the value chart.


That's the end folks. In total we have 6 QBs taken, and 7 trades with a historic 5 QBs taken in a row. What do you think? What did I get right, and what did I get wrong? Let me know. At the time I finish this there are only 2.5 hours until the draft!

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Live (to me) Blog of the 1st Round of the NFL Draft

The commissioner is up at the podium and receiving plenty of boos as he should! Let's get rolling as the Buccaneers are on the clock!

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - QB Jame is Winston, Florida State
- Commish receiving more boos! No surprise here, hopefully Winston can keep himself clean off the field. My Mock Draft Predictions (1/1). Let's see what Tennessee does now.

2. Tennessee Titans - QB Marcus Mariota, Oregon
- Mariota goes second, but the Titans don't trade out. We'll see if Mariota stays with the Titans or if they trade him away. It will be interesting! My Mock Draft Predictions (1.5/2)

3. Jacksonville Jaguars - DE Dante Fowler Jr., Florida
- Chris Berman just stole Bill Simmons' nickname for the Jags if they move the London. This has been the projected pick for the Jags for a while now. So far the draft has gone pretty chalk. My Mock Draft Predictions (1.5/3)

4. Oakland Raiders - WR Amari Cooper, Alabama
- Another chalk ESPN pick. Will someone finally do something unexpected? Good pick for the Raiders and gives Derek Carr a true #1 option. My Mock Draft Predictions (1.5/4)

5. Washington Football Team - OT Brandon Scherff, Iowa
- This is a little surprising since they need pass rush help and had their pick of them. This pick helps the offense as a hole. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/5)

6. New York Jets - DL Leonard Williams, USC
- If the previous pick was a little surprising this pick is VERY surprising. The strength of the Jets D is the D-line. They must be trading Wilkerson sometime soon. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/6)

7. Chicago Bears - WR Kevin White, West Virginia
- Good pick for 'Da Bears, I would be concerned that he is a one year wonder and this team is without a lot of talent on defense. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/7)

8. Atlanta Falcons - OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson
- The Falcons have not had a pass rush since John Abraham left. Beasley is fast and will get to the QB. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/8)

9. New York Giants - OT Ereck Flowers, Miami
- The Giants could have addressed needs with their D but choose to shore up their O-line and keep Eli Manning clean. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/9)

10. St. Louis Rams - RB Todd Gurley, Georgia
- This is certainly a surprise. The Rams must like WR depth in this draft. He's the best RB in the draft and will help the Rams offense but how will the line do? They should have gone in a few different directions here (WR, OL). My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/10), down to 25% ouch.

11. Minnesota Vikings - CB Trae Waynes, Michigan St.
- Another chalk pick. This must be why the ESPN draft experts get paid the big bucks. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/11)

12. Cleveland Browns - NT Danny Shelton, Washington
- The Browns needed a NT and Shelton is the best in the draft. It seems like the Browns are done flubbing first round picks with this selection. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/12)

13. New Orleans Saints - OT Andrus Peat, Stanford
- Another surprise here. The Saints need interior OL help, pass rush help, and a WR but go with a Tackle. A bit of a head scratcher. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/13)

14. Miami Dolphins - WR Davante Parker, Louisville
- The Dolphins needed another passing option for Tannehill and get one here. This is another chalk pick. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/14)

15. San Francisco 49ers - Trade Alert - San Diego Chargers -RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
- The Chargers give up a 4th and 5th to move up 2 spots in the draft to pick the RB Gordeon. This is definitely a need pick since the Chargers had all their RBs hurt last year.

16. Houston Texans - CB Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest
- Texans need help in the secondary since Johnathon Joseph is getting older. This pick makes sense, but a WR would have probably been a better pick. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/16)

17. San Francisco 49ers - DE Arik Armstead, Oregon
- The 49ers trade back a few spots and still go chalk. Every mock draft everywhere had the 49ers taking Armstead. I would've like a CB or WR for them. My Mock Draft Predictions (2.5/17)

18. Kansas City Chiefs - CB Marcus Peters, Washington
- This is a surprise. Peters has had a lot of off the field issues. They could use a CB but would have likely gotten one in the 2nd round. They must think the depth of WR will last until their next pick. MMDP (2.5/18)

19. Cleveland Browns - C/G Cameron Erving, Florida State
- Browns address their interior o-line with this pick. All their injuries last year must have factored into this pick but they have other needs they should have addressed. MMDP (2.5/19)

20. Philadelphia Eagles - WR Nelson Agholor, USC
-  They needed a WR after Maclin left Agholor is a pretty good one. MMDP (2.5/20)

21. Cincinnati Bengals - OT Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M
- A young tackle that the Bengals can develop for a year as both their tackles will be free agents next year. Good upside pick. MMDP (2.5/21)

22. Pittsburgh Steelers - OLB Bud Dupree, Kentucky
- The Steelers need secondary help, and what better way to help a secondary than to put pressure on the QB so your DBs aren't in coverage. Good pick and finally hit on another one. MMDP (3.5/22)

23. Detroit Lions - Trade Alert - Denver Broncos - DE Shane Ray, Missouri
- The Broncos trade up and make a surprise pick of Ray who is arguably the best pass rusher in the draft. Ray, Von Miller, and DeMarcus Ware make for a scary pass rush.  Denver gives up Manny Ramierez a 5th this year and next year, in this 1st round swap. MMDP (3.5/23)

24. Arizona Cardinals - OT D.J. Humphries, Florida
- You can never have enough o-lineman. The Cardinals upgrade their RT spot with this pick. (MMDP 3.5/24)

25. Carolina Panthers - OLB Shaq Thompson, Washington
- The draft's first BIG surprise. He's a versatile player but I don't know where he fits. Is he a safety, a linebacker, a running back? I don't know. I think this is a very questionable pick. MMDP (3.5/25)

26. Baltimore Ravens - WR Breshad Perriman, UCF
- They needed a WR after Torrey Smith left. Perriman's hands need work but he is a burner. MMDP (3.5/26)

27. Dallas Cowboys - CB Byron Jones, UConn
- Very versatile player. Can play CB or S and was the combine's workout warrior. Fills a need for the Cowboys. MMDP (3.5/27)

28. Detroit Lions - G Laken Tomlinson, Duke
- They need interior o-line help and d-line help. I can't believe with Malcolm Brown still available they took a guy who many people thought would be a late 2nd round pick. MMDP (3.5/28)

29. Indianapolis Colts - WR Phillip Dorsett, Miami
- This guy was the smoothest looking WR that I watched at the combine. I expect great things from him, but this is a puzzling pick for the Colts. I would think a defensive player or o-lineman should've been the pick. MMDP (3.5/29)

30. Green Bay Packers - S Damarious Randall, Arizona State
- Another head scratcher since they took Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix last year, but the Packers know what works so I won't bash them. MMDP (3.5/30)

31. New Orleans Saints - ILB Stephone Anthony, Clemson
- The Saints go with a defensive player with their second 1st rounder, but not the pass rusher that they need. MMDP (3.5/31)

32. New England Patriots - DT Malcolm Brown, Texas
- I didn't think he would be here this late, but had the position right. The Patriots get their Wilfork replacement. MMDP (3.5/32)

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2015 NFL Draft: My Mock Draft

With the NFL draft upon us tomorrow, the itch struck me to do my own mock draft. Unlike the experts at ESPN, and NFL.com I will be predicting trades. I'm basing all of my picks on my study of other mock drafts but no in-depth analysis. My live blog of the draft will happen Friday when it is live to me because Avengers: Age of Ultron. So stay tuned for that!

Let's get started:

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -QB Jameis Winston:
 - This is what everyone is predicting and I don't think any different the Bucs need a lot of things and a QB is at the top of that list.

2. Tennessee Titans - TRADE ALERT! - San Diego Chargers - QB Marcus Mariota
- The Chargers send Philip Rivers, the #17 pick, and a conditional 2nd rounder in 2016 (can become a 1st). Rivers does not want to play in L.A. and the Chargers are moving there. Rivers gets to be close to his hometown and plays for a coach he knows and likes in Whisenhunt. This makes so much sense it probably won't happen.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars - WR Amari Cooper
- The Jags make a surprise move and pick Cooper instead of a pass rusher. This gives Blake Bortles another WR to throw to and the Jags suddenly have a young trio of WR (Marquise Lee and Allen Robinson from last year) to help Bortles grow. Now if he can only stay upright because the Jags o-line is a hot mess!

4. Oakland Raiders - WR Kevin White
- The Raiders would have had a tough choice between Cooper and White, but the Jags make that choice a little easier.

5. Washington Football Team - OT Brandon Scherff
- They need O-line help and help with pass rusher. With all the issues of the top pass rushers the WFT selects the highest rated o-lineman here. Scherff can play Guard or Tackle so he'll be able to help out at either spot.

6. New York Jets - OT Andrus Peat
- The Jets like the WFT before them need pass rush and o-line help. Here they take the next best o-lineman. Even with Leonard Williams and other top defensive products available the Jets need to rebuild the o-line and Todd Bowles knows how to generate a pass rush without elite talent.

7. Chicago Bears - NT Danny Shelton
- 'Da Bears are ecstatic to have their choice of defensive prospect. They have all the needs on D, and the smart thing to do is to build inside out and with them switching to a 3-4 defense NT plays the most important part of the 3-4's defensive line.

8. Atlanta Falcons - LB Dante Fowler
- The Falcons are excited that Fowler, who has been projected by just about everyone to go to the Jags, is on the board. He fits as a perfect Leo in their 4-3 scheme.

9. New York Giants - TRADE ALERT! - San Francisco 49ers - CB Trae Waynes
- The 49ers usually do not trade up. They tried to trade up for Odell Beckham last year, but with the top two offensive lineman gone and value with d-line down the board the Giants make this trade. The 49ers give up a 3rd rounder this year and 5th next year to move up 6 spots and pick the draft's best CB.

10. St. Louis Rams - TRADE ALERT! - New Orleans Saints - DL Leonard Williams
-  The consensus top player in the draft falls all the way to number 10 and the Saints can't help but trade up for Williams. The Saints Cam Jordan is due for a big payday and there have been rumors about them trading him. Here the Saints swap the 13th for the 10th and kick in a 4th rounder.

11. Minnesota Vikings - RB Todd Gurley
- This spells the beginning of the end for Adrian Peterson in Minnesota. The Vikings need of o-line and CB help don't line up so expect them to trade Peterson for a pick or picks later on.

12. Cleveland Browns - DL Arik Armstead
- Cleveland would have liked to get NT Danny Shelton, but instead fill another need along their D-line. Armstead as Phil Taylor is coming off injury and is in a contract year.

13. St. Louis Rams - WR Davante Parker
- The Rams attempt this WR thing again after failing spectacularly over the last few years trying to find a #1 WR. Jeff Fisher better hope that this pick works out.

14. Miami Dolphins - OT T.J. Clemmings
- The Dolphins still need offensive line help and picking Clemmings gives them a good tackle prospect to work with.

15. New York Giants - DE Shane Ray
- Even with the pot issues Ray is too good of a talent to fall this far. The Giants pick up much needed help for JPP and a possible eventual replacement.

16. Houston Texans - WR Phillip Dorsett
- Dorsett looked very smooth during the combine and the Texans need help to replace Andre Johnson so why not go for the first Miami WR to be drafted in the first round since Johnson.

17. Tennessee Titans - LB Vic Beasley
- The Titans already have Phillip Rivers now it's time to address the edge pass rush. Beasley is one of the best and will develop quickly under Ray Horton.

18. Kansas City Chiefs - WR Jalen Strong
- Strong is an excellent route runner and perfect for the Chiefs intermediate passing game.

19. Cleveland Browns - WR Nelson Agholor
- The Browns need options at WR since Josh Gordon doesn't stop getting suspended. Agholor provides smooth route running with a decent deep threat and should help the Browns offense right away.

20. Philadelphia Eagles - S Landon Collins
- The Eagles shored up their CBs in free agency and are a good strong safety away from a good secondary and Collins fits the bill.

21. Cincinnati Bengals - CB Marcus Peters
- Cincinnati is getting long in the tooth in the secondary and Marvin Lewis has a history of helping troubled young players mature. Lewis will do that for Peters.

22. Pittsburgh Steelers - OLB Bud Dupree
- Dupree played everywhere for Kentucky and while Pittsburgh has pressing needs in the secondary upgrading their pass rush will help out with any additions to their secondary.

23. Detroit Lions - DT Malcolm Brown
- With losing their top two d-lineman in free agency the Lions helped by trading for Haloti Ngata, but he may be gone in a year as well. Brown has been a pretty chalk pick across mock drafts for the Lions.

24. Arizona Cardinals - TRADE ALERT! - Minnesota Vikings -OT Ereck Flowers
- This is where the Adrian Peterson gets traded as the Cardinals send the 24th pick straight up for him. The Vikings pick up a young OT who can play RT, G and eventually LT if Matt Kalil doesn't pan out.

25. Carolina Panthers - OT D.J. Humphries
- Carolina needs to protect Cam Newton with someone who projects to be a franchise LT. Humphries is that guy. This has been a pretty chalk pick also.

26. Baltimore Ravens - CB Kevin Johnson
- The Ravens were devastated by injuries last year at the CB position and would be foolish not to try to upgrade the position. Johnson is the second best man cover corner in the draft and will help Baltimore out immediately.

27. Dallas Cowboys - DT Eddie Goldman
- Dallas has fortified their o-line in the past few drafts now it is time to work on their d-line. Goldman projects as a space eater with some burst to rush the passer.

28. Denver Broncos - OL Cam Erving
- The Broncos need help along the interior or their offensive line and Erving started at just about every position. He's a plug and play C or G and has experience playing LT. This helps out the Broncos now and in the future.

29. Indianapolis Colts - LB Randy Gregory
- The Colts select the other edge-rusher problem child in this draft. Gregory's talent is just too much to pass up for the Colts at this point who need help getting to the QB.

30. Green Bay Packers - DB Bryon Jones
- The Packers lost two corners this offseason and without glaring needs took the combine's workout warrior in Jones. He can play CB and S and will provide good depth while developing his skills for the pro game.

31. New Orleans Saints - WR Devin Smith
- This is the deep threat the Saints have been searching for! He tracks the ball the best out of any WR taken ahead of him and will help take the pressure off of Brandin Cooks and Marquis Colston.

32. New England Patriots - WR Breshad Perriman
- Perriman give the Patriots the deep threat they've been missing since Randy Moss. It makes this offense even more scary then it already is. The worry about Perriman is his consistency but Belicheck will probably fix that.

Let me know what you think. What did I mess up where did I go wrong?

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Happy International TableTop Day!!!

It's International TableTop Day!!! Everyone get excited!
International TableTop day was started 3 years ago by Wil Wheaton, and Felicia Day. This day is all about bringing family, and friends together to play some awesome games.

International TableTop day is special for me for a couple of reasons. The first and most important is that it helped bring my wife and I much closer together at a time where it seemed like we were drifting apart. It helped open us communicate and open up with each other and now we're happier than ever! Thanks gaming! The second is TableTop gaming has brought in new and awesome friends into my life and gives us something we can all enjoy.

Now that the serious stuff is out of the way It's that time of year again to whip out those board games and celebrate TableTop gaming with Family and friends! You can whip out those classics like Monopoly, Clue, or Life or you could delve into some awesome strategy and Euro-Style games.

Here are some amazing introductory Strategy and Euro-Style Games:

Strategy: Small World - You like Risk? You'll love Small World!


Euro-Style Strategy: Ticket to Ride. Build train routes and become the biggest train tycoon


Euro-Style Worker Placement/Strategy: Settlers of Catan. A bit more advanced than the previous two but a great way to introduce yourself to this type of game.



Go ahead and try this out and as Wil Wheaton would say, "PLAY MORE GAMES!!!"




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