As requested, another 7 rd mock draft

by freddyjj on Feb 23, 2011 10:31 PM EST

Had some time this eveing so doing a complete 7 rd draft. After 8 games given up 200 yds on the ground I am taking D early.

Rd 1 Robert Quinn, OLB, NC
Rd 2 Mohammed Wilkerson, 3-4 DE, Temple
Rd 3 Kelvin Sheppard, SILB, LSU
Rd 4 Andy Dalton, QB, TCU
Rd 4 Jason Pinkston, OT, Pitt
Rd 5 Wesley Saunders, TE, SC
Rd 6 Josh Thomas, CB, UB
Rd 7 Will Hill, S, FL

I am a firm believer in getting bigger along our front 7 to stop the run. Wilkerson and Carrington would be a duo for a long time at 5 technique. Wilkerson could also move inside and rush on passing downs and help Kyle get pressure up the middle too. Quinn off the corner would be a great way to make D's pick between stopping him or Merriman on passing downs. Sheppard is a bigger Jack type LB who impressed Chan in Mobile.

Dalton looks alot like Drew Brees to me and has the "it" factor, a 4 year resume as a starter showing steady improvement from year to year. 10,000 yds, 71 TDs vs 30 INTs over 4 years in a primarily running offense. His TDs increased YOY and his INT percentage dropped. His % completed increased from year to year as well. His sacks decreased Year to year and he averaged over 4 yds per rush over his career with 100 rushes per year so he is mobile. He had a great final Bowl game vs Wisconsin and ended his career 3-1 in Bowls beating Wisconsin, Houston and splitting with Boise State.

Pinkston will likely come with some insight from Dave Wannstedt and could help right away at RT. Saunders would be a slight risk but the reward for a Rd 5 pick could be great. Thomas and Hill will fill needs on the back of our D.

Just another great fan opinion shared on the pages of BuffaloRumblings.com.

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sorry for duplicate post

was trying to edit typo and must have selected draft and reposted

by freddyjj on Feb 23, 2011 10:41 PM EST reply actions

you can go into admin and delete one of them :)

Detroit Lions Mock Draft

1. Jimmy Smith CB Colorado
2. Nate Irving LB NC State
3. Ahmad Black S Florida
4. Austin Pettis WR Boise State
5. Stevan Ridley RB LSU
7. special teams coverage demon

by Shankdiddy on Feb 24, 2011 12:07 AM EST reply actions

solid job

I would be ok with this draft. I really respect you guys with the knowledge to do a 7 rounder. I love draft time and look forward to these post especially ones like this one where you clearly put what we need ahead of who’s available.

I wouldn’t change much but i’d just switch dalton with kaepernick and wilkerson with marvin austin. But the way you have would be cool too. Love the D picks and a qb.

by Jasey on Feb 24, 2011 12:37 AM EST reply actions

I would be okay with this draft. But, if we don’t go QB in the first round, I don’t see a reason to take one in later rounds. I don’t see a fourth round QB having the skills to develop into an elite QB. So if we pass on one at #3, I’d pass on a QB altogether.

If we don’t go QB at #3, I absolutely love this draft. If we can fill an OLB spot to upgrade Kelsay, an ILB to play next to Poz and another DE to eventually replace Edwards, I will be extremely happy.

by CBATL32 on Feb 24, 2011 7:31 AM EST reply actions

I AGREE 110%

If there isn’t a franchise QB there is no point in drafting one. We have Fitz(starting) and a developmental prospect in Brown from last years draft. Why would we bring in a second developmental prospect if the guy is not viewed as a franchise QB. We can’t be drafting QB’s every year.

by tremblay52 on Feb 24, 2011 8:14 AM EST up reply actions

LIKE IT!

Addresses most pressing needs to rush the passer and stop the run, also like Dalton at this spot. Only question is TE, Wes S. ,doesn’t he have some off field issues or am I thinking of someone else?

by Rocco58 on Feb 24, 2011 8:24 AM EST reply actions

Will Hill does

Hahaha, his stuff is funny

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Feb 24, 2011 10:23 AM EST up reply actions

Not bad

Quinn is to much of a risk to draft #3overall. I don’t believe Sheppard will be there in the 3rd round.

by Winnie33 on Feb 24, 2011 11:27 AM EST reply actions

freddyjj for gm!

I’m luvin’ it!

maybe another ILB or secondary guy instead of dalton…. I still like brohm and brown.
It depends who’s there.

gobills!

PodunkO - The great post ender!

by podunkowego on Feb 24, 2011 11:31 AM EST reply actions

love it!

I would be jacked up!

i’m sure i’m going to regret this conversation… but what the hell - J2

by poz on Feb 24, 2011 1:02 PM EST reply actions

My favorite mock so far.

i really like this mock. its different and has players i like… hahaha it gets us three high value defensive guys. a RT a TE a QB who i am very high on and the last two are kinda what ever… i do however think that from sheppard to pinkston you move up one slot. and with the last 4th rounder you select best DL. the only reason is that i think sheppard and dalton’s stock will rise. hopefully just enought so that sheppard high second and dalton high third arent considered reaches. I have heard many great things about quinn but have yet to see highlights. i would just assume everyone like myself would be weary of being out for a yr… but hey players have done and come back strong like brady and vick. but they were also seasoned vets…

Thurman Thomas literally deleted me on twitter..... i laughed then cried.... @rcallahan57

by OC-BILLS-FAN on Feb 24, 2011 1:11 PM EST reply actions