DraftTek Mock

[dalemurphy]

Originally Posted by Blitzwood

IMO, I think the positions on our team that need the most help now are the D-line, O-line, and RB.

We are pretty well stocked at CB/S with players like Barber, Harrison, and Molden jockeying for some PT and our LB corp has recently been stockedpiled through FA. I believe one pick per would suffice, we have so many other needs to address.

If I was Kubiak, I would move T.J and Okam to the practice squad to send a clear message that their time here could be in jeopardy if they don't pick it up. Shaun Cody is a backup, at best. Detroit was happy to see him go.

Also, our O-line has been terrible, regardless of what our offense did. Schaub and Sage were on their backs and getting injured too often to have any real chance of success, and I'm sure part of that stems from a real lack of depth at the RB position, but it(O-line) also could could stand to be bolstered as well in this draft.


28. Peria Jerry DT
One of the best DT available who has a real chance of being there

46. Ziggy Hood DT
Excellent size with a non stop motor. Our D-line would be set for a decade if we could materialize those two picks alone, though very unlikely. (Backup pick-Jarron Gilbert) Any two out of three would be a success to me. We have to start putting pressure on QB's in order to win close games.

53. Rashad Jennings RB
Very strong runner who keeps himself in excellent shape, could be pro-bowl RB(he won't be there in the 3rd)

77. Mike Mickens CB
Impressive playmaker with good instincts that could play CB and FS

112. Zach Follett WILL
Cerebral player, EXPERIENCED, excellent blitzer that will give Bush the OLB to make plays in the backfield

122. T.J. Lang OG/C/OT
Tough, hardworking player, very versatile that fits our ZBS

152. S. Vollmer OT
Intriguing prospect that would provide depth at R or LT

188. Patrick Turner WR/TE
Texans steal a player late in the draft

223. Gantrell Johnson RB
Powerful runner, "bowling ball", downhill runner, sure handed

UFA Phillip Hunt DE
Kubiak really liked this kid when he got a chance to see him practice at Reliant everyday, good against the run

UFA Robert Francois OLB
Insurance for Diles, Adibi, or Bentley

UFA Ryan McKee OT
More depth with good speed for the ZB

I rarely would make this argument but in this case I have to:

We would have too much money tied up into one kind of player at one position: Okoye, TJ, PJerry, Ziggy Hood. DT isn't like DE. With a DE, you can move them inside on passing downs and create mismatches to get to the QB. However, the only advantage to all these smallish DTs is the ability to keep them fresh. Even so, they are all vulnerable against the run. So, we'd have 4 guys that are all ideal for passing downs and nobody that is good on the run downs. And, the team will only keep 4-5 DTs on the 53 man roster so all kinds of problems would result from that draft.