Its that time of the year for the draft junkies. They are everywhere online. Of course everyone fancies themselves as experts.
I read some of these projections and I have to laugh. But the truth is no one is going to get every pick right and then if trades happen you can forget it. I am going to give it my best shot now and I will pick the second half of round one tomorrow. I will only makes changes before the draft if trades are made. Good Luck on your picks.
1. Kansas City-Luke Joeckel-OT
I feel bad for KC because they are one year late in getting a great QB. This pick is more about best player at important position than anything. They have to be thankful for the new Rookie Wage system. I can't imagine paying Joeckel the huge money that number 1's have gotten in the past.
2. Jacksonville Jags-Ezekiel-Ansah-DE
Jacksonville is the worst team in the NFL. They need help everywhere and you have to just take the best player on your board even if you have a serviceable player at that position. I think Ansah has super pass rush ability written all over him. He is very raw but its not like the Jag are going to the Super Bowl this season. They have time for him to develop.
3. Oakland Raiders-Star Lotulelei-DT
Star may still be the best player in this draft. Raiders having gaping hole in the center of their defensive line. I think this would be a great pick.
4. Philadelphia Eagles-Dion Jordan-DE
This just makes too much sense. Chip Kelly coached this young man so I think taking a player like this makes sense just from the familiarity stand point and he is a great pass rusher too. Never have enough pass rushers. Ask the Giants about that!!
5. Detroit Lions-Eric Fisher-OT
I understand why this pick because Jeff Backus has retired and you need to keep Stafford upright but they sure need help on defense. They have some stars on defense but they have disappointed. This is talented team but they are undisciplined.
6. Cleveland Browns-Dee Milliner-CB
I always believe when you can make one of the sides of the ball one of the best you go for it. I like what they have done on defense and I would take Dee because they will have two real good corners. If one of the big time pass rushers fell I might change my mind but in this scenario they are gone.
7. Arizona Cardinals-Lane Johnson-OT
Cardinals have a QB who can get the ball down field now but you have to protect him. Lane is the most athletic tackle in the draft and long term he may end up being the best tackle. I love this pick. The only problem is there are teams looking to trade up and get past them to get Johnson. No trades he is gone here.
8. Buffalo Bills-Chance Warmack-G
I just don't understand the Bills. They let a good guard go in free agency to Titans and now use 8th pick on guard. They should have kept their own player and used this pick to acquire another quality player. Now that we are here they have to take Chance. I believe this is the BEST pure football player in this draft. I love this guy. He will be Pro Bowl Player more than once in his career.
9. New York Jets-Geno Smith-QB
I am not sure if Geno will drop this far because teams just can't help themselves when it comes to quarterbacks. Philadelphia or Cleveland could reach and take him but in this scenario Jets have to take him. The Jets were fooled into believing Mark Sanchez was franchise QB. He is not and I did not like them trading up to get Sanchez in the first place. Sanchez is ok when you have a great defense and running game. They covered his flaws when they went to the AFC Championship twice. As the defense & running game weakened it became evident he could not carry a team. That is the definition of a franchise QB!! TAKE Geno!!!!
10. Tennessee Titans-Shariff Floyd-DT
I am not convinced on this player and I would take Cooper which would give them a great guard tandem, But after spending big money bringing Levitre in at one guard. I think they will go defensive line. Floyd is the guy this early in the draft that I think is high boom or bust factor.
11. San Diego Chargers-Jonathan Cooper-G
Copper is the 2nd best guard in the draft but not by much. San Diego is jumping up and down that he is still here. They would love to get Lane Johnson but would have had to move to far up. They get a good football player that will help their quarterback stay upright and help with the running game. He will make players around him more effective.
12. Miami Dolphins-Tavon Austin-WR
The slot receiver has come of age. This position just continues to put pressure on the defense. It dictates the defense to make choices and Austin is the ultimate slot receiver. He will be effective from day one not like a lot of first year receivers who are on the outside and are matched up with #1 and #2 corners. I love this pick. They will be giving their young QB another weapon. They can get a corner in the 2nd round.
13. New York Jets from Tampa Bay Bucaneers-Jarvis Jones
Bucaneers got their corner in Revis and the Jets two picks. Jets got 13th pick first round this year and a conditional pick in 2014. Now what do the Jets do with this pick. I say improve your pass rush and take Jarvis Jones.
14. Carolina Panthers-Sheldon Richardson-DT
Panthers desperately need an active defensive tackle who can make plays against the run. Richardson is their man.
15. New Orleans Saints-Barkevious Mingo-OLB
Saints need lots of help on defense and they were hoping Jarvis Jones would fall to them. They settle for Mingo who has great potential. This is another player I think could have big boom or bust
16. St Louis Rams-Kenny Vaccaro-S
If I am the Rams I wait till my second pick in the first round to go for WR. Vaccaro won't be there at the 22nd pick. Vaccaro is the best safety in this draft and will start from day one.
I want to point at certain players in this top 16 that I think will have huge impact from day one.
Eric Fisher, Chance Warmack, Jonathan Cooper, Tavon Austin and Jarvis Jones
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