I don't see the Bengals passing on OT because they picked up a 32 year old vet. Burrow needs long term help and if their plan is to patch work the line while they have him, it's going to be disastrous. If I were a 49ers fan, Mac Jones at 3 would make me irate. As a Chiefs fan I really like Jenkins at 31. Most other mocks I am seeing him gone before they pick. LT of the future feels like it has to be the pick there and there are seemingly a lot of legit options.
As a Giants fan, I see Waddle and what he can become is extremely appealing, cause I see Tyreek Hill. But passing on Slater and Sewell, along with Phillips and Paye, man that's rough. With all that said, this board fell for us magnificently.
But as a Steelers fan, I think the Harris pick is spot on. Too much smoke from Rooney about needing to improve the run game. Then they will look at o-line and LB in the next 2 rounds (they've been all over the pro days for every major LB prospect).
I get it, DET doesn’t have WRs. How could we possible pass on Sewell though? I can’t help but dream about what Swift could do behind a Decker, Jackson, Ragnow, Vaitai, Sewell OL with Hock on the end!
Totally agree man. My big 3 are Sewell, Chase and Pitts for DET. Otherwise I would like to trade back and grab Parsons. I like Lance a lot, but I can’t help but want to wait a year or two on QB just so that we can build our team up more before we burn some of the rookie contract years. I want to have a solid team with money to spend when we grab our QB for the future. Thoughts?
I would love a trade back and Waddle pick as well! As for QBs, I like Lance more than Fields. I read a piece about how he pretty much called all the plays from the line. I know he’s only started 17 games, but if he was capable of calling a game that quickly, I can only imagine what he would be capable of doing if given the time to learn behind a pro. Also, it doesn’t help that I’m a Michigan fan, so I may be a little biased. Just being honest, hahaha!
Originally, I was all over Jamin Davis and Moehrig for RD 2. That seems highly unlikely now. Based on Matt’s mock, I would say Bateman, Cosmi, Collins, Rousseau, Dickerson, Mayfield, Onwuzurike...Lots of options for RD 2. RD 3 I’ve been stuck on Patrick Jones II for some reason? I also like Cox, Molden, Basham, Collins, St. Brown and Meinerz all for the 3rd. You
I’ve read that the Bears may actually not target offensive line in the first round because they re-signed Ifedi and a lineman may not help them win now as much as other positions. Have you heard anything about this? I think it makes most sense to go with an offensive lineman if the board falls right, but I’m wondering if they will force a WR or go CB or Edge.
When you look at the money spent, I think EDGE is off the board with the Bears early picks. I think they definitely go WR or OT depending on how the board falls. Even with signing Ifedi, him and Leno both have expiring contracts. Also, with ARob on the franchise tag and the Bears seemingly having little interest in working out a long term deal, that is another marquee position the Bears must address.
And now that I type this, I realize the Bears need better talent at the 5 marquee positions in football: QB, OT, WR, EDGE, and CB --- ugh.
I would say it’s probably less likely they take Edge in round 1 because of their other needs. But, it can’t be ignored that their pass rush sucked, even with Mack, and they may have the choice of some of the highest ranked edge rushers when they pick (Paye, Phillips, Ojulari, Oweh, etc).
Ultimately, I think the highest probability is either OT, WR or CB. It would be wise to grab an offensive lineman but they may feel they get can a quality one in round 2...so that possibly leaves WR and CB. Without the top 3 WR’s on the board I would hope they could trade down and then pick a WR if they go that route. 🤷🏼♂️
If the Bears can trade down and grab another pick in round 3 or 4, I'd love that. Like we are both saying, they have needs at premium positions, and while I don't love Mond or Trask or Stills, I do think the Bears need to draft a QB in 2 or 3.
Nothing leaks out of the 49er camp and I bet team excutives just trying to push narrative of Jones because they are scared of Fields being with Shanahan. Shanahan also mentioned in press conference on monday that his evaluation of QB's has changed and is not like the kirk type guy he wanted before. Also to mention they have not drafted an Alabama player since Saban screwed them with Reuben Foster.
Looking forward to the rest of this , just a gut feeling but Vikings usually trade down unless someone major were to drop . Have you put that into consideration? Thanks !
Loved the mock. Would also like to see a "What would Matt Miller do" mock draft instead of what you are hearing!
I don't see the Bengals passing on OT because they picked up a 32 year old vet. Burrow needs long term help and if their plan is to patch work the line while they have him, it's going to be disastrous. If I were a 49ers fan, Mac Jones at 3 would make me irate. As a Chiefs fan I really like Jenkins at 31. Most other mocks I am seeing him gone before they pick. LT of the future feels like it has to be the pick there and there are seemingly a lot of legit options.
I agree, also sewell can play anywhere in the line and could provide depth. To build a good or elite line you have to have more than 2 studs.
As a Giants fan, I see Waddle and what he can become is extremely appealing, cause I see Tyreek Hill. But passing on Slater and Sewell, along with Phillips and Paye, man that's rough. With all that said, this board fell for us magnificently.
As a Giants fan, I agree. Hate the idea of taking a WR in round 1.
Do we have to take shots at the Packers everytime? Some (most) people don't like how they do it but they've been relatively successful for 30 years
Hey Matt...thoughts? I just made one trade with my squad DET!
1 JAX QB T. Lawrence
2 NYJ QB Z. Wilson
3 SF QB M. Jones
4 ATL QB J. Fields
5 CIN WR J. Chase
6 MIA TE K. Pitts
7 NE QB T. Lance TRADE
8 CAR OT P. Sewell
9 DEN OT R. Slater
10 DAL CB P. Surtain II
11 NYG LB M. Parsons
12 PHI WR J. Waddle
13 LAC ER J. Phillips
14 MIN IOL A. Vera-Tucker
15 DET LB J. Davis TRADE
16 ARZ CB J. Horn
17 LV OT C. Darrisaw
18 MIA WR D. Smith
19 WAS LB JOK
20 CHI OT T. Jenkins
21 IND CB C. Farley
22 TEN WR K. Toney
23 NYJ ER K. Paye
24 PIT RB N. Harris
25 JAX OT S. Cosmi
26 CLE ER A. Ojulari
27 BAL WR R. Bateman
28 NO CB G. Newsome II
29 GB WR T. Marshall Jr.
30 BUF WR E. Moore
31 KC IOL L. Dickerson
32 TB ER J. Oweh
33 JAX TE P. Freiremuth
34 NYJ RB T. Etienne
35 ATL LB Z. Collins
36 MIA RB J. Williams
37 PHI S T. Moehrig
38 CIN OL J. Mayfield
39 CAR OL D. Radunz
40 DEN LB N. Bolton
41 DET WR A. St. Brown
Very realistic!
I get the Moehrig pick, but if were going to draft a Safety in the first, I'd rather have JOK, if you really feel he can play LB/S Jamaal Adams role.
Almost went that route myself.
I personally think the Falcons, if they stick and pick at 4, are more likely to take Sewell than a WR, TE, or QB.
I'm not an AZ fan, but it just seems unlikely the Cardinals would select a LB 2 years in a row.
But as a Steelers fan, I think the Harris pick is spot on. Too much smoke from Rooney about needing to improve the run game. Then they will look at o-line and LB in the next 2 rounds (they've been all over the pro days for every major LB prospect).
I get it, DET doesn’t have WRs. How could we possible pass on Sewell though? I can’t help but dream about what Swift could do behind a Decker, Jackson, Ragnow, Vaitai, Sewell OL with Hock on the end!
I don't think Sewell is a right tackle, though. Maybe I'm just missing it, but he would be wasted on the right side to some degree.
Totally agree man. My big 3 are Sewell, Chase and Pitts for DET. Otherwise I would like to trade back and grab Parsons. I like Lance a lot, but I can’t help but want to wait a year or two on QB just so that we can build our team up more before we burn some of the rookie contract years. I want to have a solid team with money to spend when we grab our QB for the future. Thoughts?
I would love a trade back and Waddle pick as well! As for QBs, I like Lance more than Fields. I read a piece about how he pretty much called all the plays from the line. I know he’s only started 17 games, but if he was capable of calling a game that quickly, I can only imagine what he would be capable of doing if given the time to learn behind a pro. Also, it doesn’t help that I’m a Michigan fan, so I may be a little biased. Just being honest, hahaha!
Originally, I was all over Jamin Davis and Moehrig for RD 2. That seems highly unlikely now. Based on Matt’s mock, I would say Bateman, Cosmi, Collins, Rousseau, Dickerson, Mayfield, Onwuzurike...Lots of options for RD 2. RD 3 I’ve been stuck on Patrick Jones II for some reason? I also like Cox, Molden, Basham, Collins, St. Brown and Meinerz all for the 3rd. You
I’ve read that the Bears may actually not target offensive line in the first round because they re-signed Ifedi and a lineman may not help them win now as much as other positions. Have you heard anything about this? I think it makes most sense to go with an offensive lineman if the board falls right, but I’m wondering if they will force a WR or go CB or Edge.
When you look at the money spent, I think EDGE is off the board with the Bears early picks. I think they definitely go WR or OT depending on how the board falls. Even with signing Ifedi, him and Leno both have expiring contracts. Also, with ARob on the franchise tag and the Bears seemingly having little interest in working out a long term deal, that is another marquee position the Bears must address.
And now that I type this, I realize the Bears need better talent at the 5 marquee positions in football: QB, OT, WR, EDGE, and CB --- ugh.
I would say it’s probably less likely they take Edge in round 1 because of their other needs. But, it can’t be ignored that their pass rush sucked, even with Mack, and they may have the choice of some of the highest ranked edge rushers when they pick (Paye, Phillips, Ojulari, Oweh, etc).
Ultimately, I think the highest probability is either OT, WR or CB. It would be wise to grab an offensive lineman but they may feel they get can a quality one in round 2...so that possibly leaves WR and CB. Without the top 3 WR’s on the board I would hope they could trade down and then pick a WR if they go that route. 🤷🏼♂️
If the Bears can trade down and grab another pick in round 3 or 4, I'd love that. Like we are both saying, they have needs at premium positions, and while I don't love Mond or Trask or Stills, I do think the Bears need to draft a QB in 2 or 3.
Nothing leaks out of the 49er camp and I bet team excutives just trying to push narrative of Jones because they are scared of Fields being with Shanahan. Shanahan also mentioned in press conference on monday that his evaluation of QB's has changed and is not like the kirk type guy he wanted before. Also to mention they have not drafted an Alabama player since Saban screwed them with Reuben Foster.
Exchange Moore who doesn't match the Packers thresholds with Bateman and I'm fine.
They already have a Bateman clone in Lazard. I’d rather see T.Jenkins as they are a run dominant team.
Lazard is 6-5, weighing 227. Bateman is 6-0, weighing 190. Also none of the WR's are under contract after the upcoming season.
The draft scout needs fantasy football. Every look at Devy leagues?
We'll be doing them for next year. 100%
Looking forward to the rest of this , just a gut feeling but Vikings usually trade down unless someone major were to drop . Have you put that into consideration? Thanks !
He's not doing trades with this mock draft.
That said, if we indeed miss out on the top tackles, I'd love for them to drop down and hopefully still get Alijah Vera-Tucker.