2 Round Mock with Trades

[DesperateDerelict]

I think, with the depth of this draft, many more teams than normal will be willing to trade down, making for an exciting 1st day. As of today, this is my best guess as to who does what to whom.

1 . Miami Dolphins >> Gholston (DE) xx> Every 3-4 needs a freak

2 . St. Louis Rams >> C. Long (DE) xx> Best player + biggest need

3 . Atlanta Falcons # >> J.Long (OT) xx> Browns formula - OT now, QB later

4 . Oakland Raiders # >> McFadden (RB) xx> Not a need, but star quality

5 . Kansas City Chiefs # >> Dorsey (DT) xx> 28th vs rush last year

6 . New York Jets >> McKelvin (CB) xx> missed out on Asante Samuel

7 . New England Patriots (nee SF) >> TRADE xx> gets 'Zona's 1st & 2nd

7 . Arizona Cardinals (nee NE) >> Rodgers-Cromartie (CB) xx> press corner, biggest need

8 . Baltimore Ravens >> TRADE xx> Gets Denvers 1st & 3rd / screws Cincy

8 . Denver Broncos (nee BAL) >> Ellis (DT) xx> The very top on Shanahans board

9 . Cincinnati Bengals >> TRADE xx> gets Carolina's 1st & 3rd

9 . Carolina Panthers (nee CIN) >> Rivers (LB) xx> aces Saints for best backer

10 . New Orleans Saints >> Jenkins (CB) xx> current db's get no respect

11 . Buffalo Bills >> TRADE xx> gets Lions 1st and 3rd

11 . Detroit Lions (nee BUF) >> Mendenhall (RB) xx> with Martz gone they'll run it

12 . Baltimore Ravens (nee DEN) >> Ryan (QB) xx> bye-bye Boller

13 . Cincinnati Bengals (nee CAR) >> Groves (OLB/DE) xx> just 22 sacks in '07 (Reach?)

14 . Chicago Bears >> Clady (OT) xx> 43 sacks, 3.1 yards per rush

15 . Buffalo Bills >> Sweed (WR) xx> perfect opposite Lee Evans

16 . New England Patriots (nee AZ) >> Williams (OT) xx> new RT will protect the franchise

17 . Minnesota Vikings >> Harvey (DE) xx> needs to pressure QB

18 . Houston Texans >> Nicks (OT) xx> road grader with nimble feet

19 . Philadelphia Eagles >> TRADE xx> gets Titans 1st & 3rd

19 . Tennessee Titans (nee PHI) >> Jackson (WR) xx> Ted Ginn or Steve Smith?

20 . Tampa Bay Buccaneers >> Kelly (WR) xx> Galloway is it, and he's 36

21 . Washington Redskins >> Merling (DE) xx> opposite Carter will fit well

22 . Dallas Cowboys (from Cle) >> TRADE xx> gets 49ers 1st & 3rd

22 . San Francisco 49ers (nee DAL.) >> Otah (OT) xx> Give Gore some running room

23 . Pittsburgh Steelers >> Thomas (WR) xx> Ben wants new target

24 . Philadelphia Eagles (nee TEN) >> Hardy (WR) xx> will pair with Kevin Curtis

25 . Seattle Seahawks >> Doucet (WR) xx> Engram is 35, Branch tore ACL

26 . Jacksonville Jaguars >> Albert (OG) xx> May be best lineman in draft

27 . San Diego Chargers >> TRADE xx> Gets top 2nd and a 3rd from Atlanta

27 . Atlanta Falcons (nee SD) >> B.Brohm (QB) xx> Browns formula - OT earlier, QB now

28 . Dallas Cowboys (from Cle) >> Talib (CB) xx> instant upgrade over Henry

29 . Dallas Cowboys >> C.Johnson (RB) xx> Lightning for Barbers thunder

30 . Green Bay Packers >> R.Smith (CB/S) xx> Woodson & Harris are both ancient

0 . New England Patriots (nee AZ) >> xx> Cheaters never rarely prosper

31 . New York Giants >> Mayo (LB) xx> Move Kiwanuku back outside

32 . Miami Dolphins >> Cherilius (OT) xx> The tuna loves smash-mouth

33 . St. Louis Rams >> A.Collins (OT) xx> Orlando Pace is old & Barron sucks

34 . San Diego Chargers (via ATL) >> K.Phillips (S) xx> A steal at a needed pos.

35 . Kansas City Chiefs # >> D.Brown (OT) xx> gave up 55 sacks last year

36 . New York Jets >> D.Connor (LB) xx> can play in and out

37 . Atlanta Falcons # >> TRADE xx> Gets Arizona's 2009 2nd + player

37 . Arizona Cardinals (nee NE) >> Stewart (RB) xx> Edge is getting old - another steal

38 . Baltimore Ravens (nee DEN) >> A.Cason (CB) xx> Ratbirds CB's old & decrepit

39 . San Francisco 49ers (from Ind.) >> E.Doucet (WR) xx> Martz needs more weapons

40 . New Orleans Saints >> Q.Demps (FS) xx> d backfield continues make-over

41 . Buffalo Bills >> K.(Em)Balmer (DL) xx> Kelsay & Denney both doubtful

42 . Denver Broncos (nee BAL) >> S.Baker (OT) xx> Great zone blocker drops in Satan-hans lap

43 . Carolina Panthers >> J.Flacco (QB) xx> Can bring along slowly

44 . Chicago Bears >> F.Jones (RB) xx> need to improve 3.1 yds / rush

45 . Detroit Lions >> P.Sims (DT) xx> fills Rogers size 18s

46 . Cincinnati Bengals (nee AZ) >> Dre Moore xx> front 7 make-over continues

47 . Minnesota Vikings >> F.Davis (TE) xx> give Tavaris some help

48 . Atlanta Falcons >> C.Lofton (LB) xx> Help for the "D"

49 . Philadelphia Eagles >> J.Barrett (SS) xx> big hitter whho can really fly

50 . New England Patriots (nee AZ) >> T.Porter (CB) xx> Indiana corner fits Pats scheme

51 . Washington Redskins >> J.Nelson (WR) xx> Finally! A big WR with Moss & El

52 . Tampa Bay Buccaneers >> C.Henne (QB) xx> Gruden collects quarterbacks

53 . Pittsburgh Steelers >> T.Thomas (CB) xx> Another Thomas - and a KR too

54 . Tennessee Titans >> L.Jackson (DE) xx> Another Jackson, and another steal

55 . Seattle Seahawks >> J.Charles (RB) xx> Neither Alexander nor Jones the answer

56 . Green Bay Packers >> D.Keller (TE) xx> Packers love their Tight Ends

57 . Miami Dolphins >> B.Flowers (CB) xx> Super-sized corner for Miami

58 . Jacksonville Jaguars >> Pat Lee (CB) xx> ran a 4.28, but a football player

59 Indianapolis Colts >> E.Henderson xx> Indy's 1st pick is great LB

60 . Green Bay Packers >> T.Hills (OT) xx> Great value down here

61 . Dallas Cowboys (from Cle) >> M.Manningham (WR) xx> Owens and Glenn are 70 yrs old

62 . New England Patriots (nee AZ) >> C.Avril (DE/OLB) xx> perfect for NE's 3-4

63 . New York Giants >> T.Laws xx> Irish lineman will free up DE's

…….. STILL AVAILABLE (OFF) …………………….. STILL AVAILABLE (DEF)

QB > Woodson …………..DE> Ellis

RB > M.Forte …………..DT> Okam

RB > R.Rice …………..DT> Bryant

RB > T.Choice …………..DT> Rubin

WR > E.Royal …………..DT> Harrison

WR > Caldwell …………..DT> Pressley

TE > Bennett …………..LB> Lofton

TE > Finley …………..LB> Crable

TE > Cottam …………..LB> Howard

TE > Caldwell …………..LB> Adibi

TE > Tamme …………..LB> Highsmith

OL > Rachal …………..DB> King

OL > Pollak …………..DB> DeCoud

OL > Benedict …………..DB> Zbikowski

[HoosierCat]

I agree that Denver (as well as NO) are threats to jump ahead of Cincy to snag any falling DT, which is why I like the idea of trading up to the 7 spot (would cost us a 3 probably) to land Ellis or Dorsey.

[ArmyBengal]

My buddy is a Saints fan as well and everything he's hearing about them is the thought of trading up to grab either Dorsey or Ellis knowing that we would take either of them if they were there at #9. I still would have no problem with the Bengals trading up to get the guy they want AND need... Hard to fault the organization for continually trying to makes moves.

WHODEY !!!

[HairOnFire]

7 . New England Patriots (nee SF) >> TRADE xx> gets 'Zona's 1st & 2nd

7 . Arizona Cardinals (nee NE) >> Rodgers-Cromartie (CB) xx> press corner, biggest need

What the hell? Arizona is perfectly positioned at #16 to get a CB. There's no need whatsoever to burn a 2nd round pick when they could stay put and select from Mike Jenkins, Brandon Flowers, or Aqib Talib.

8 . Baltimore Ravens >> TRADE xx> Gets Denvers 1st & 3rd / screws Cincy

8 . Denver Broncos (nee BAL) >> Ellis (DT) xx> The very top on Shanahans board

What the fug? The deal makes perfect sense for Denver, but Baltimore isn't going to risk missing out on Ryan just to pocket a mid 3rd round pick.

9 . Cincinnati Bengals >> TRADE xx> gets Carolina's 1st & 3rd

9 . Carolina Panthers (nee CIN) >> Rivers (LB) xx> aces Saints for best backer

So Carolina moves up 4 slots to select a player you claim isn't worth consideration at #9?

13 . Cincinnati Bengals (nee CAR) >> Groves (OLB/DE) xx> just 22 sacks in '07 (Reach?)

Well it all makes sense now.

[chrishcovga]

I think if Carolina moves up to # 9, it will be for Rashard Mendenhall or an offensive lineman. Not for Rivers.

[DesperateDerelict]

What the hell? Arizona is perfectly positioned at #16 to get a CB. There's no need whatsoever to burn a 2nd round pick when they could stay put and select from Mike Jenkins, Brandon Flowers, or Aqib Talib.

If Arizona is to be Pittsburg West, they need a press corner that can support the run. IMHO, That's McKelvin or Rodgers-Cromartie.

What the fug? The deal makes perfect sense for Denver, but Baltimore isn't going to risk missing out on Ryan just to pocket a mid 3rd round pick.

Who else is going to want a QB. Maybe Chicago, but they signed Rex. Vikes are committed, right or wrong, to Tavaris. Neither Miami nor Atlanta have the horses to trade up that far.

So Carolina moves up 4 slots to select a player you claim isn't worth consideration at #9?

Just 'cause I don't like him . . .

13 . Cincinnati Bengals (nee CAR) >> Groves (OLB/DE) xx> just 22 sacks in '07 (Reach?)

Well it all makes sense now.

Once a man-crush, always a man-crush. With healthy toes, "Q" will be more of an impact defender than either Gholston or Long (when all is said and done).

I think if Carolina moves up to # 9, it will be for Rashard Mendenhall or an offensive lineman. Not for Rivers.

You might be right - Mendenhall is looking to creep in the top 10.

Hey guys, this is fun . . . and I did this to help show how incredibly deep the 2008 draft is. We'll probably have fewer trades in Round 1 and alot more in Round 2.

[ArmyBengal]

With healthy toes, "Q" will be more of an impact defender than either Gholston or Long (when all is said and done).

Wow, quite the bold prediction there !!! I'll go ahead and politely disagree, but hey, anything is possible...

WHODEY !!!