[mervinout]

many people have him as first round talent and i think alstott is tired of being injured everyyear im sure he will retire this year and at the latest next year but i think his carrer is over. Many thought he could of been drafted in the second round last yr as a rb not as a fb so dont be shocked if u see him go late in the first or early in the second. He ahs spent the majority of the year on the top of mel kipers big board

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Marc, too bad they won't have the chance to take him if the Raiders like him.

Yep, time to revise it to:
#1 Pick - Oakland Raiders - Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame
#2 Pick - Detroit Lions - Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma Sooners

And that still leaves either Johnson or Thomas for Cleveland at #3. Er... they ARE still at #3, right?

[cwstech]

Where do you guys see Troy Smith going in the draft?

I would also love to see the Panthers pick up a solid quarterback somewhere in the draft.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by cwstech

Where do you guys see Troy Smith going in the draft?

I would also love to see the Panthers pick up a solid quarterback somewhere in the draft.

6-10 I would think. I think the success of a guys like Young, Cutler, and Leinart plays in his favor.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by cwstech

Where do you guys see Troy Smith going in the draft?

Good question. There's a big push around Cleveland for the Browns to take him, but in my mind, that's too early.

[mervinout]

kevin jones is a good rb when healthy, i know he has his injuries problems but so does petterson. The lions need defensive help they did that last year in the draft and should do it again maybe leon hall from michigan

[EmpireWF]

Troy Smith could go anywhere from the mid 1st round to early in the 2nd round. I've seen him being compared to Drew Brees who went early in the 2nd.

Does Detroit want to use another pick on a skilled offensive player? Can't they sign a vet in free agency and try and fine tune the defense?

I believe Tampa and Cleveland will flip a coin to decide who gets the 3 and 4 picks.

[Nuke]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Marc, too bad they won't have the chance to take him if the Raiders like him.

Mervin, I'm not sure Leonard is even a 2nd round prospect. How often to FBs go that high? I'm sure he'll be a very productive player in the right system though. Is Alstott leaving for sure?

I think it's a forgone conclusion that the Raiders are gonna take him. Who needs a good QB prospect more than them? In fact if I were drafting i'd sign Quinn even before drafting him. If Al "Madman" Davis doesn't take Quinn then he is ceritifiably insane. Imagine him taking some wideout or something?

[Lefty Noob]

I love what the color commentator said during today's WVU - Georgia Tech Gator Bowl.
Regarding WR Calvin Johnson's Draft status: "Well, he definitely won't make it past the second pick. The Lions take a wide receiver every year, don't they?"

[MJHMarc]

The Lions have the potential, but need to make some key moves to reach it.

From what I have heard, Brady Quinn is an outstanding QB that can make stuff happen. Any organization should welcome him with open arms, as should they when Troy Smith approaches.

Of course, I am not a large college-football fan, so please do not stir up any revolts.

[mervinout]

Originally Posted by MJHMarc

The Lions have the potential, but need to make some key moves to reach it.

From what I have heard, Brady Quinn is an outstanding QB that can make stuff happen. Any organization should welcome him with open arms, as should they when Troy Smith approaches.

Of course, I am not a large college-football fan, so please do not stir up any revolts.

o will, lol no i think detroit wont get him cause al davis passed on linert and young and he will not do such an act again. the only way i see that happening is if he hopes troy smith falls to them in the second round which could be good or bad

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

31. Chicago Bears: Zach Miller TE from Arizona State
-The Bears need all the help they can get on the offensive side of the ball and in Miller they will get a great pass catching tight end. No matter who the QB will be, Miller will catch the ball.

the Bears greatest need right now is a QB

that Green Bay game was a sick joke......both Grossman and Grise looked horrible

the best thing they can do in round 1 is draft Troy Smith....i have heard he will go in the 2nd round, but the Bears need to snatch him up in the 1st

with Smith they can be Super Bowl contenders for the next decade.......plenty of TE's will be available in later rounds........ and seriously, how much difference can there be between the top 5 TE's in the draft ?

[cwstech]

Originally Posted by simple simon

the Bears greatest need right now is a QB

that Green Bay game was a sick joke......both Grossman and Grise looked horrible

I never know what to expect from Grossman. At times, he looks like he will have a bright future, then at other times he throughs 3 int's in the first half (ie., the Green Bay game). They have a great defense and some pretty good players on offense, but it's time to get a QB, and possibly a wide receiver to take over when Muhammed leaves.

[rmays06]

The LIONS need lots of help! I'd like to see them go lower in the draft by winning....LOL for real I'd like them to get a O linemen and another pick! I think they need to stay away form skilled position and go Dfense or O line. Leon Hall is slightly overrated IMO. He let up alot of big plays and doesn't get a good jump on the ball.

[EmpireWF]

I'll do a full 1st round mock (version 2) next week after the Monday deadline for underclassmen to declare.

For now, here's an updated look at how I see the Top 10 picks going.


1. Raiders: QB Jamarcus Russell, LSU
2. Lions: OT Joe Thomas, Wisconsin
3. Browns: QB Brady Quinn, Notre Dame
4. Buccaneers: WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech
5. Cardinals: DE Gaines Adams, Clemson
6. Redskins: DT Alan Branch, Michigan
7. Vikings: WR Dwayne Jarrett, Southern California
8. Texans: RB Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
9. Dolphins: QB Brian Brohm, Louisville (SHOCKER PICK)
10. Falcons: S Reggie Nelson, Florida