Bengals Draft Depot

1. Carolina Panthers- Andrew Luck,QB,Stanford

The Panthers would be crazy not to take Luck here. He's got all the tools to be an elite NFL QB that can win you a Super Bowl. Yeah they have Clausen but they didn't take him until the 2nd round and don't have alot invested in him.

2. Denver Broncos- Patrick Peterson,CB,LSU

Champ Bailey is aging and his contract is up at the end of this season. Peterson may be the best defensive player in this draft and CB's are at a premium in the NFL these days.

3. Cincinnati Bengals- AJ Green,WR,Georgia

Look at what Carson Palmer did without Chad and TO out there playing their own game last week vs. SD. The Bengals are going to keep Palmer and Chad and TO are going to be gone. This will leave them with a need for a legit WR 1 and Green is just that. He's the best WR prospect since Calvin Johnson and may even be better than him. He absolutely dominated the SEC with mediocre QB play. The guy is an absolute stud and I'm definitely on board with them taking him.

My philosophy is build the lines to be a consistent winner in the NFL, but I don't think you pass on a talent like this. The other option would be DaQuan Bowers but with the emergence of Dunlap and Micheal Johnson I like the Green pick better.

If you add Green with Jerome Simpson, Jordan Shipley, and Jermaine Gresham you have a lethal group of young WR's that will listen to Carson and let him lead them. If that happens you have the makings of an explosive offense. The defense isn't that far off and with Zimmer at the helm this team isn't far away from being a contender once again.

4. Buffalo Bills- Nick Fairley,DT/DE,Auburn

The Bills are making the transition to a 3-4 supposedly and Fairley would be a better fit at DE than Bowers. This also gives them the flexibility to play a 4-3 moving Fairley to DT.

5. Arizona Cardinals- Ryan Mallett,QB,Arkansas

It'd be a waste for Arizona to keep Larry Fitzgerald if they're not going to get a new QB in there. They may sign a veteran FA, but as of now they haven't so I have them taking Mallett here.

6. San Francisco 49ers- Cam Newton,QB,Auburn

There's going to be a new coach in SF and that usually means a new QB. With the mess they had at QB this year you would think there's definitely going to be a new signal caller in SF.

7. Dallas Cowboys- Anthony Costanzo,OT,Boston College

This is a bit of a reach, but Romo got flattened this year and the O line play has been mediocre in Dallas. Look for them to try to fix that early as you can't win the Super Bowl with your starting QB injured.

8. Houston Texans- Prince Amukamara,CB,Nebraska

There are 2 elite CB's in a draft class loaded at the position. The Texans are terrible against the pass and have Peyton Manning in their division. They may need to go secondary in the first 2 or 3 rounds.

9. Detroit Lions- DaQuan Bowers,DE,Clemson

If Detroit misses out on the top 2 CB's they could take Bowers here who would be an absolute steal and still help out against the pass. Having him and Suh would be a relentless pass rush.

10. Cleveland Browns- Julio Jones,WR,Alabama

I'm almost glad the Browns finished ahead of us since neither made the playoffs. They need a playmaker on offense and AJ Green is head and shoulders above Julio Jones.

11. Seattle Seahawks- Jake Locker,QB,Washington

If Seattle wins this Sunday they make the playoffs, but then they miss out on homegrown Jake Locker who you know the fans in Seattle want. I think they lose to the Rams anyway and get Locker, who despite a down season, has all the tools to be a very good NFL QB.

12. Tennessee Titans- Brandon Harris,CB,Miami

The Titans need someone across from Finnegan, especially with Peyton Manning in thier division. Last year they took the pass rusher, this year they need to take the CB.

13. Washington Redskins- Stephen Paea,DT,Oregon State

The Haynesworth fiasco was rediculous this year. But that leaves them with a void inside and Paea although a bit undersized for a NT is a physical freak with how strong he is and will be able to hold up inside easily.

14. Minnesota Vikings- Marcell Dareus,DT/DE,Alabama

Dareus will be the best player on the board by far if he falls this far. The Williamses are getting old in Minnesota and Dareus could play DE across from Jared Allen until they move him inside to replace one of the Williams.

15. New England Patriots- Robert Quinn,DE/OLB,North Carolina (from Oakland)

The only reason Quinn falls this far is because he had to sit out this season due to NCAA violations. He could be an elite pass rusher, something the Pats are missing and will be scary good with.

16. Miami Dolphins- Mark Ingram,RB,Alabama

Ingram will likely be the only RB to go in the first round of this draft. Ronnie Brown is going to be gone in Miami next year and Ricky Williams is too old to carry the load.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars- Janoris Jenkins,CB,Florida

This pick makes to much sense for Jacksonville to make it. They are in a division with good passing teams and need a CB and this draft class is loaded at that position.

18. San Diego Chargers- Justin Blackmon,WR,Oklahoma State

I don't know what is going to happen with Vincent Jackson, the Chargers GM is an arrogant ass hole and may franchise him just for spite. And then draft Blackmon for leverage.

19. New York Giants- Akeem Ayers,OLB,UCLA

The Giants aren't very good at the LB position. They are old and mediocre and may need to take a couple LB's early on in this draft.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Adrian Clayborn,DE,Iowa

I love what the Bucs did last year taking DT's in the first two rounds. Fans in TB should be excited as the days of having a dominant D may be coming back. Especially if they get Clayborn to play on the end of that D line.

21. St. Louis Rams- Jonathon Baldwin,WR,Pittsburgh

The Rams fans should be excited as well as Bradford looks to be the real deal, having a great rookie season with average WR's. They need to go get him a number 1 WR. Although Baldwin is having a down year, the QB play at Pitt was terrible and he has all the tools to be an elite WR. He's 6-5 and has good speed and hands.

22. Indianapolis Colts- Gabe Carimi,OT,Wisconsin

The Colts biggest weakness is on the O line, mainly the interior. Carimi has the size to move into Guard or play RT. Either way when you have Peyton Manning you keep the O line loaded with talent and depth and he will win you Super Bowls. Carimi will also help with their pathetic running game.

23. Green Bay Packers- Nate Solder,OT,Colorado

The Packers still need help up front even after taking Bulaga last year. Solder is a prototypical LT with good athleticism.

24. Kansas City Chiefs- Von Miller,OLB,Texas A&M

The Chiefs could use a pass rusher opposite of Hali. They have alot of young talent in KC and have a bright future. Miller is the best 3-4 OLB in this draft class outside of Quinn.

25. Philadelphia Eagles- Demarcus Love,OT,Arkansas

Andy Reid loves to draft O lineman early and that is a definite need for the Eagles. They have Vick and have still given up a ton of sacks. It's scary to think how good Vick would be with a good O line.

26. New York Jets- Cameron Jordan,DE/DT,California

The Jets are old up front and haven't been as dominant this year. Jordan would be a good fit at DE in the Jets 3-4.

27. New Orleans Saints- Ryan Kerrigan,DE,Purdue

The Saints could use another pass rusher across from Will Smith, especially since they play with the lead alot of the time. Plus Kerrigan is from Purdue where another player on their team is from who is pretty good.

28. Baltimore Ravens- Aaron Williams,CB,Texas

The Ravens always seem to luck out and the position that they need the most is the most loaded position in that draft class. The Ravens pass D has struggled this year Williams will be a big upgrade at CB.

29. Chicago Bears- Derek Sherrod,OT,Mississippi State

The Bears offensive line has been inconsistent in run blocking and they've been consistently bad at pass protecting. Cutler has been getting killed all year.

30. Pittsburgh Steelers- Mike Pouncey,OC/OG,Florida

The Steelers line has been decimated by injury this year and wasn't that great to begin with. Look for them to add an interior lineman that is the brother of a current Steeler.

31. Atlanta Falcons- Allen Bailey,DE,Miami

The Falcons haven't been very good at getting to the QB this year. Bailey will help with the pass rush and is a good run defender, a 3 down player.

32. New England Patriots- Brandon Burton,CB,Utah

The Pats know they are going to have a lead alot of the time and teams are going to have to throw the ball on them. This will give them a 1st round CB two years in a row and a lethal CB duo.


2nd Round


33. New England Patriots- Cameron Heyward,DE/DT,Ohio State (from Carolina)

This almost isn't fair, the Pats are going to get 3 first round caliber players this year after coming off a likely Super Bowl win. Heyward will give them that stud up front they've been missing since Seymour.

34. Cincinnati Bengals- Rahim Moore,FS,UCLA

The Bengals have been missing that dynamic Safety for a long time. Moore is the best Safety in this draft class and although he may not be an elite Ed Reed/Troy Polumalu he's going to be just a shade below and will be a major upgrade, especially against the pass. I still have the philosophy to build up front, but the way this draft is falling these picks make the most sense. Moore will give the Bengals stud corners the ability to be even more aggresive because he will have their back on the back end of routes.

This is what the defense has been missing and could boost the Bengals back to a top 5 D for 2011. If Palmer can continue to play how he played against SD with the younger WR's these first 2 picks could vault the Bengals back into the playoffs in 2011.

* different scenario from the last mock, includes a Palmer trade for a late 1st round pick. Some coach out there will be cocky enough to think he can fix Palmer into the all pro he used to be


1. Carolina Panthers- DaQuan Bower,DE,Clemson

The Panthers could decide to give Clausen a shot and see if he can develop. Even though he fell to the 2nd many thought he would be most NFL ready QB in last year's class. Bradford has proven he's way better, but Clausen really has no help around him. They lost Julius Peppers and need a pass rusher.

2. Cincinnati Bengals- Andrew Luck,QB,Stanford

If this happens the Bengals have to take Luck here. This would be like passing up on taking Peyton Manning. I really wish they had a shot to get Luck next year and build the line. But QB's rated this high are rare and the NFL is a QB driven league. If you want to win the Super Bowl you have to have the QB. Luck is only a Sophomore and has shown excellent leadership skills, something I thought Palmer always lacked. He has good size, is tough to bring down like Big Ben, and has great mobility for his size. Shows great decision making and intelligence. The arm strength and accuracy are both in the upper echelon of the NFL. Luck is the total package as a pocket passer, but has better mobility than most QB's in the NFL right now. His mobility includes moving inside the pocket as well as getting out of the pocket and running. As a franchise QB I don't want him taking off and running too often, but that mobility will help with a shaky Bengals O line for getting out of the pocket and making plays. With Brady and Manning both on the plus side of 30 I'd be willing to bet in 4 years or so he's the best QB in the NFL and will stay there for a long time. If they get a chance to draft him they have to take it, he could be the one to take us to the Super Bowl.

3. Denver Broncos- Patrick Peterson,CB,LSU

Champ Bailey is getting old and isn't going to be back in Denver next year. Peterson may be the best defensive player in this draft and in today's NFL you have to have multiple cover guys.

4. Detroit Lions- Prince Amukamara,CB,Nebraska

The Lions secondary has been terrible this year, there are two elite CB's in this draft class that is loaded at CB. If either are on the board I believe the Lions will take one of them.

5. Buffalo Bills- Nick Fairley,DT/DE,Auburn

The Bills were supposed to be switching to a 3-4, but don't quite have the personnel and Maybin their first round pick 2 years ago isn't a good fit at OLB, he's more of a 4-3 DE. They could decide to stay 4-3 and put Fairley at DT or he can play DE in a 3-4.

6. Arizona Cardinals- Ryan Mallett,QB,Arkansas

If the Cards don't take a QB here they should let Fitzgerald go to another team. Fitz is arguably the best WR in the NFL, definitely top 3 and it would be a disservice to him to stick with the current QB's on the roster.

7. Dallas Cowboys- Anthony Costanzo,OT,Boston College

The Cowboys lost Romo this year due to horrible offensive line play. Jerry Jones isn't gonna let that happen again, he hates losing. There may be some temptation for him to take AJ Green here, but I think they have to fix that line.

8. San Francisco 49ers- Cam Newton,QB,Auburn

If Singletary is still there, he doesn't like any of their current QB's. If there's a new regime they usually like to get their own guy in at QB. Someone is going to jump on Newton in the top 10 and if SF is picking here it very well could be them.

9. Tennessee Titans- Stephen Paea,DT,Oregon State

This guy is freakishly strong. The Titans still haven't found a replacement for Haynesworth, and Paea is going to be a force in the middle of a 4-3 D line.

10. Washington Redskins- AJ Green,WR,Georgia

The Redskins would be ecstatic if Green is still here. Everyone is saying he's the best prospect at WR since Calvin Johnson and I agree. He may be even better than Calvin is. The Redskins have zero playmakers on that offense, except for maybe Santana Moss and that's a stretch.

11. Houston Texans- Brandon Harris,CB,Miami

The Texans secondary has been awful. They have good pass rushers, if they could get any CB's that can stay with their man they'd be tough against the pass. They should take advantage of this loaded CB class.

12. Minnesota Vikings- Jake Locker,QB,Washington

Favre is going to be done after this year and they obviously aren't sold on Tavarris Jackson. Locker's stock has dropped, but his supporting cast is awful and it's going to come back up during all the workouts, this guy has all the tools to be a good NFL QB.

13. Cleveland Browns- Julio Jones,WR,Alabama

The Browns need some playmakers on offense and Jones is a physical freak with his combo of size and speed. Holmgren usually doesn't take WR's in the 1st, but he's never had an offense that annemic. Dareus could also be the pick here.

14. New England Patriots- Marcell Dareus,DE/DT,Alabama (from Oakland)

I doubt Dareus will fall this far, but if he does NE will be happy and this would almost be unfair if they land him. This would be worth them giving up Seymour for this pick.

15. Seattle Seahawks- Mark Ingram,RB,Alabama

You know they will hope Locker, the hometown guy, is still there. But since he isn't Pete Caroll loves having a stable of good RB's and right now his best is Marshawn Lynch. Ingram is the only RB worth using a 1st round pick on in this draft.

16. San Diego Chargers- Robert Quinn,DE/OLB,North Carolina

If Quinn didn't have to sit out the entire 2010 season he may have been a top 5 pick next year. That rules violation is going to cost him millions. Too bad SD can't draft an entire special teams unit, but Quinn can contribute there and to their pathetic pass rush.

17. Indianapolis Colts- Gabe Carimi,OT,Wisconsin

The Colts O line has struggled this year and if you're the GM of a team with Peyton Manning at QB you should make sure he has a good O line with lots of depth. You give Manning a good line and he'll win you Super Bowls. Carimi can also run block very well and the Colts are terrible in that department. Carimi has the versatility to move inside to Guard if they want him to as that's the team's biggest weakness the interior offensive line.

18. Miami Dolphins- Von Miller,OLB,Texas A&M

Teams have had success throwing the ball on Miami this year. I don't know who's more to blame the secondary or the pass rush, but the best way to stop the pass is to pressure the QB and Miller is a perfect fit for their scheme.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Adrian Clayborn,DE,Iowa

I like what the Bucs did in last year's draft taking the two DT's in the first 2 rounds. Look for them to add some talent on the ends of that D line next year and Clayborn is an every down player equally as good against the run as the pass.

20. Green Bay Packers- Mike Pouncey,OC/OG,Florida

This may be a bit of a reach, but NFL GM's are realizing having that franchise Center is crucial to the success of an Offensive line. Rodgers has been brilliant the last 2 years despite being under pressure constantly. Imagine if he had a good O line. They are heading in the right direction after drafting Bulaga last year.

21. St. Louis Rams- Justin Blackmon,WR,Oklahoma State

Bradford looks like the real deal in St. Louis and their fans should be excited. He has a few talented young WR's, but he needs that legit number one WR and Blackmon will be just that.

22. Kansas City Chiefs- Janoris Jenkins,CB,Florida

I love what the Chiefs are doing, I wish the Bengals had their management team here in Cincy. They have an arsenal of young talent on both sides of the ball. They took Eric Berry last year and Pioli knows how important cover CB's are in today's NFL.

23. Cincinnati Bengals- Nate Solder,OT,Colorado (from Jacksonville for Carson Palmer)

If the Bengals land luck it's time to beef up the Offensive Line. Solder has unbelievable athleticism for a guy 6-8, 300 lbs. He is a natural LT, with great pass blocking ability to protect Luck's blindside. This will allow Whitworth to move back to Guard where he can be an all-pro. This pick instantly makes the left side of that line a major strength and Luck will be worry free about getting hit on his blindside for the most part. It sucks that Andre Smith is such a bust and you have to use a 1st round pick on an OT two years after taking one 6th overall, but that's the situation.

Solder is not a concern like Smith is. He is a very hard worker, who's intelligent, and will be a leader in the locker room in no time. He's an excellent student right now and will be a student of the game that's willing to put the work in. He has room to add some bulk to that frame, but I wouldn't add to much and take away from that speed he has. He has a great quick first step and you won't need to worry about him being beat by speed rushers. He can read and react better than any O Lineman in this draft class. His run blocking ability is also excellent and he's basically the total package at OT. His height is his only concern and that's why people having him going behind Costanzo and Carimi. If he goes before either then one of those 2 will be the pick and both are rated about the same. Any one of those 3 will be a good pick. Carimi is more built for the right side though. Anyway with him and Whit on that left side the line is on it's way to being good. You have Cook and Reggie Stephens to battle out for Center, I like Cook there and Stephens could learn to play Guard after Williams retires. The only concern left is RT. The Bengals currently have a high priced player there that isn't performing. Hopefully he gets his act together.

24. New York Giants- Akeem Ayers,OLB,UCLA

The Giants biggest weakness is it's LB core. Their best player there is the old man Keith Bulluck. Unless they bring in some FA's they almost certainly have to go LB in the first round, they can't go into next year with their current LB's, especially with Vick in their division.

25. Chicago Bears- DeMarcus Love,OT,Arkansas

Really you could put Love almost right up there with the other 3 OT's. I put Love and Sherrod just a shade below. The Bears O line has been pathetic this year both in run blocking and pass protection. I'm suprised they've won as many games as they have, Cutler's been getting killed and Forte has been inconsistent due to having nowhere to run the ball.

26. New York Jets- Allen Bailey,DE,Miami

The Jets have been struggling on offense as of late, but they have a great line, good RB's, and a deep talented group of WR's. The QB stinks, but they're not gonna take another one. They haven't been as dominant on D, due to the pass rush. Bailey has the size to play DE in their 3-4 and can get penetration and disrupt from the DE spot.

27. Philadelphia Eagles- Derek Sherrod,OT,Mississippi State

The Eagles have Mike Vick at QB and still give up a ton of sacks. It's scary to think what could happen if they get a good line.

28. Baltimore Ravens- Aaron Williams,CB,Texas

The Ravens biggest need is CB and they luck out that the deepest position in this draft class is CB.

29. New Orleans Saints- Ryan Kerrigan,DE,Purdue

The Saints play with the lead alot of the time and could use a pass rusher opposite Will Smith. Kerrigan also happens to be from Purdue and I think there's another guy on their team from Purdue who happens to be pretty good.

30. Pittsburgh Steelers- Kyle Rudolph,TE,Notre Dame

Heath Miller is often injured and isn't giving the Steelers much production these days. Rudolph is the best TE in this draft and is a well rounded TE that can block, which will help them keep extra blockers in to keep Ben from getting killed all the time.

31. Atlanta Falcons- Travis Lewis,OLB,Oklahoma

This guy is a flat out playmaker. As good as the Falcons have been, teams have been able to run on them. Lewis is a tackling machine and will help stop the run.

32. New England Patriots- Brandon Burton,CB,Utah

It's unfair the best team in the NFL has 2 picks in the 1st round. That said they take another 1st round CB for the 2nd year in a row and now have a duo of 1st rounders on a team that always has the lead.


2nd Round


33. New England Patriots- Cameron Heyward,DE/DT,Ohio State

What's even more unfair is they have the first pick of the 2nd round, so they basically have 3 first round picks. If they take Heyward, they will have him,Dareus,and Vince Wilfork on the line of a 3-4. That's scary as all 3 can get after the QB's and they may be able to get pressure rushing just 3. Add to that 2 first round CB's and Mayweather in the secondary and that's a dominant defense. Plus all 3 on that line can defend the run and they become tough to run or throw on.

34. Cincinnati Bengals- Jonathon Baldwin,WR,Pittsburgh

The guy has blazing speed and is 6-5. His production is down this year at Pitt which has his stock down a little, but his supporting cast and the QB play there has been terrible. Yeah the Bengals need Safety help real bad and Rahim Moore would be a good pick here as well, but with a new QB I want his confidence to be as high as I can get it and I'm building up that offense for him first. Chad and TO are gone, I don't want a rookie QB around those 2. Baldwin has all the tools and physical ability to be an elite number 1 WR in the NFL.

Baldwin is the big play threat the Bengals will need that has the ability to stretch the field and will be a good compliment to Shipley on the underneath routes and Gresham in that mid range. He has excellent ball skills, can go up and get the ball over defenders, and uses his size to box out defenders (think Antonio Gates as a WR). Needs some work on his route running, but so does Desean Jackson. He isn't quite as fast as Jackson, but is close and is 6-5 230 lbs. This guy has the work ethic to go with the great physical package as well and if this draft goes how it has on this mock the Bengals should be excited about how good the offense is about to become. If this played out like this and they could add a FA Right Tackle or fat boy Smith decides he wants to work you could look at an offense that could be top 5 for years to come and starting about 2 years from this draft.

It's a pipe dream for Cincinnati Bengals fans that Mike Brown hires a GM. He's stubborn and set in his ways and isn't going to change no matter how bad he is at his job. However in this article I'm going to pretend I'm hired as GM for the Bengals. If this was the case, I'd have a 4 year plan to build a team that is going to be a consistent winner on the field year in and year out, not go for the quick fix trying to put butts in the seats by winning one year and then losing the next 3, hoping that one year will sell tickets for the next three years. It would likely be a year or even two of sub .500 football, but after that a foundation would be built to keep the Bengals in the playoffs year after year. This is a summary of what this plan would be to make the Bengals a consistent winner.

What the Bengals fail to realize, that other teams that win do realize, is that football no matter what level, starts up front. The Bengals like to go after flashy named skill players that they think will add excitement and help them sell tickets and jerseys. The offensive line is below average right now and the D line is about the same, but does have some young talented pieces in place.

Starting with this upcoming offseason, it's time to blow this team up. I'd prefer to build the lines and supporting cast before bringing in that new rookie franchise QB, lets face it Palmer is a below average QB these days. But if you have a chance to draft Andrew Luck, I'd take it. That elite QB is very hard to find and I think he's going to be an elite QB. But for now I'm going to assume the Bengals don't get the top pick and get to draft Luck, so I'd keep Palmer for 2 more years, even though I know he's not going to take you to the promise land and go after that franchise QB next year. Anyway here's what my roster would look like after this offseason, but before the draft and free agency.


QB: Carson Palmer, Dan LeFevour
RB: Bernard Scott, Brian Leonard
If Benson wants to sign here cheap then I'll take him on a one year deal, but he's nothing special, and I believe a good line can make a decent RB look great.
WR: Jordan Shipley, Jerome Simpson, Andre Caldwell, Quan Cosby
No More Chad or TO, I want team players and both of them are past their prime.
O Line: Andrew Whitworth, Kyle Cook, Bobbie Williams, Reggie Stephens, Evan Mathis, Andre Smith
The current line is not getting it done, the entire O line needs revamped and until I could get it built I'd bring in stop gap FA's on short deals. Andre Smith gets one more year to prove himself, which I doubt he does and he becomes a back up Guard until his contract is played out or he gets cut after next year.

D Line: Carlos Dunlap, Geno Atkins, Domata Peko, Micheal Johnson
This group is a good core of young talent. That being said they need more depth and that elite pass rusher that every team has to have. That'd be my first priority hopefully depending on how the draft fell. Also need another big fat run stuffer.
Linebackers: Rey Maualuga, Keith Rivers, Dhani Jones, Brandon Johnson, Rodrick Muckelroy
This is a good group, I'd keep Dhani on cheap 1 year deal to prepare Rey for the move inside, and try to add a true strong side LB.
Corners: Jonathon Joseph, Leon Hall, Adam Jones, Brandon Ghee
Getting Joseph and Hall signed long term would be a top priority. If the D had any pass rush at all they'd be regulars at the pro bowl. In today's NFL you have to have numerous cover guys and lots of depth at this spot.
Safety: Roy Williams, Reggie Nelson, Chinedem Ndukwe, Chris Crocker
Just for the short term. I want Safeties that can cover as well as play the run. This upcoming draft is loaded at CB and I'd be looking for a bigger CB to convert to Safety around the 3rd round.


Obviously some FA's would need to be brought in to fill some spots for the 2011 season and the team would likely struggle, but you have to get rid of the dead wood. Draft stock is going to change big time between now and April, but based on how the players are being rated right now here's what I'd try to do in next year's draft.

1st Round: Da Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
This guy has been unblockable this year and this is exactly what the Bengals need a stud pass rusher. Defense wins Championships and to succeed on defense you need to be able to pressure the QB with how much teams are throwing the ball. Now if Luck is available I take him because I think he's going to be a top 5 QB for his career and then I go heavy on O line. But for now I'll assume he's gone and go after someone like Barkley in the following draft.
2nd Round: Demarcus Love, OT, Arkansas
I know it's another SEC OT, but this guy has excellent work ethic and is a highly rated OT that is a perfect fit at RT. I don't trust Andre Smith at all. Like I said you wanna win you have to be good up front and this is a start.
3rd Round: DeVier Posey, WR, Ohio State
With TO and Chad gone their gonna need some WR's. I think Posey is going to make a great number 2 WR and with Shipley in the slot all they need is that number 1 WR which could be attained in free agency or thru the draft the following year or the year after. Remember this is a 4 year plan. The team will be competitive after 2 but built to win year after year after 4.
4th Round: Davon House, CB, New Mexico State
This draft class is loaded at CB and House has the size to play Safety. He runs in the low 4.4's forty yard dash and can tackle. Put a little weight on him and he has plenty of size for Safety. I want a defense that is very tough to throw on and has two huge run stuffers up front. Right now they have one in Peko.
5th Round: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
There's my 2nd run stuffer. At 350 plus pounds he's going to be tough to move in the interior. He's huge though and may need to lose a little, but he can give you 20-25 plays a game, particularly 1st down to stuff that run.

That's as far as I'm going to get into the draft as 6th and 7th rounders generally have a tough time making the team and it's hard to tell who'll still be there and I don't have enough info on the players that go in these rounds.

After that draft and picking up some stop gap FA's the team should have a decent base especially with the young talent the Bengals have acquired in the previous drafts. They have had some good drafts in 2009 and 2010 grabbing Rey Maualuga in the 2nd round and Jordan Shipley, Carlos Dunlap who is looking like he could be special, and Geno Atkins. Along with Jermaine Gresham, Brandon Ghee, and Micheal Johnson. They have scored big in the 2nd and 3rd rounds the last couple of drafts, if only they had taken Micheal Oher instead of Andre Smith.

The 2011 team probably won't be a playoff team if they followed this plan, but it should be competitive and the foundation should be there to set up a team that is on it's way to being a consistent winner. Following the 2011 season it's time to go after a franchise QB for the future and one that I have in mind would be Matt Barkley. I know it's another USC QB, but this guy has the arm, the accuracy, and the leadership intangibles to be a great QB in the NFL. It will likely take trading up in the 2012 draft to get him, but Carson Palmer has some value still and would land the Bengals a 1st rounder because some coach is cocky enough to think he will be getting the all-pro QB under his coaching. So that following year the Bengals will likely have a top 10 pick and can package it with a 2nd rounder and move up high enough to get Barkley and still have another 1st round pick from Carson Palmer. I think someone with a pick in the 20's like a Jacksonville or Tennessee would love to have Palmer so for this experiment we'll pretend they get the 20th pick.

The 2012 draft would look something like this for me based on how players are rated right now and who most think will be in that draft class.

1st Round: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
A Rocket Arm, way better mobility than Palmer, better intangibles and leadership skills. This is the QB of the future and the guy who's going to take us to the Lombardi Trophy. I'd bring in a veteran QB for him to sit behind for the first half of the season, then I'd turn the team over to him with my two good OT's in place and a top tier FA guard plus the Guard drafted the year before there's a top 5 O line in place for him as well and by the time he starts Demarcus Love has a year and a half in at RT, Whit at LT, 2 good Guards and either Kyle Cook or Reggie Stephens at Center with the loser of that competition another possible Guard. Shipley and Devier Posey at WR and Gresham at TE.
1st Round: Alshon Jeffrey, WR, South Carolina
The pick acquired for Carson Palmer. This guy is a stud and those who've watched him play know this. He produces against the best of the best in the SEC with a QB who is mediocre. This is the number 1 WR of the future for the Bengals to go with our shiny new QB. With Jeffrey, Posey, Shipley in the slot, and Gresham at TE that's a lethal arsenal of weapons for Matt Barkley and with a good O line in place the offense should be a top 10 offense easily.
3rd Round: Kawaan Short, DT, Purdue
With the offense built it's time to build a defense that wins us a much deserved championship for the fans in Cincinnati who've suffered for far too long. This is another run stuffer at 310 lbs. With Peko and Phil Taylor we should have good depth in the middle of that D line to stuff the run. Add Geno Atkins to come in and provide pressure up the middle on passing downs. Plus Dunlap can move inside on obvious passing downs and the D line is shaping up. With Da Quan Bowers and Micheal Johnson coming off the edge the line should have no trouble getting pressure on the QB.
4th Round: John Clay, RB, Wisconsin
After Benson's back on the 1 year deal his time is up and he's aging. I really like Bernard Scott's ability to make people miss, but we still need that bruising back for tough yards and Clay will give them that. I want the Bengals to be a team that uses multiple backs and the following year's draft a RB will be taken early in the draft. But I believe if the line is in place you don't have to have a 1st round RB, look at the NFL alot of the top backs weren't taken in the 1st round and multi back systems give u a better shot to keep players healthy.
5th Round: Thomas Claiborn, Guard, Boston College
Depth on the lines is key and I think Guards are undervalued in the NFL. Claiborn is a good all around OG that can pass protect as well as run block and I want as much competition at the position as possible. I want a big pocket for the QB to step up in and guys that can move interior D lineman, if you win the interior of the line of scrimmage you usually win the game.


If this scenario played out then this is what a good part of the Roster could look like heading into the 2012 season. There will also be some free agents, but right now we don't know who they'd be so the roster will look incomplete a little.

QB: Matt Barkley, Dan LeFevour, Veteran Free Agent
RB: Bernard Scott, Brian Leonard, John Clay
WR: Alshon Jeffrey, Devier Posey, Jordan Shipley, Andre Caldwell, Quan Cosby, possible Free Agent
TE: Jermaine Gresham, Chase Coffman, veteran blocking TE FA.
O Line: Andrew Whitworth, Demarcus Love, Kyle Cook, Reggie Stephens, Thomas Claiborn, Top Tier Veteran FA Guard, Middle Tier Veteran FA OT, possibly Mathis or Livings as a backup

D Line: Da Quan Bowers, Domata Peko, Phil Taylor, Carlos Dunlap, Micheal Johnson, Kawaan Short, Geno Atkins, 2 Veteran FA's tweeners that can play inside and outside.
LB: Keith Rivers, Rey Maualuga, Rodrick Muckelroy, Dhani Jones, Brandon Johnson, Dan Skuta
CB: Jonathon Joseph, Leon Hall, Adam Jones, Brandon Ghee, Morgan Trent
Safety: Davon House, Reggie Nelson, Chinidem Ndukwe, Top Tier FA, and Ghee can play both FS and CB.


The Offense should be a top 10 offense easily the following year when Barkley is no longer a rookie. The line is in place for the most part if you can land one top tier Guard. The WR core is loaded with Jeffrey, Posey, and Shipley and Gresham should be an all pro TE by then. The following draft I'd try to land a top RB within the first 2 rounds depending on how the draft fell. The following draft my goal would be to get the RB, hopefully I can get a pro bowl safety via free agency, but if not I'm drafting one within the 1st 3 rounds. Either a Safety or a big CB to convert to Safety like a Micheal Jenkins for New Orleans. If I can get that Safety via free agency I can go RB, OG, and a D lineman in the first 3 rounds. Like I said all along I want lineman early and often in the drafts. Anyway if you can land that pro bowl type RB in the next draft you have an offense that's ready to make a Super Bowl run.

The Defense has alot of pieces in place right now. If the Bengals get Da Quan Bowers and he becomes that elite pass rusher they are on their way. I want depth and versatile D lineman and they have that with these hypothetical drafts. A line of Bowers, Peko, Hughes, and Dunlap on 1st down and running downs. On passing downs you have Bowers, Atkins, Dunlap, and Micheal Johnson, that should get you great pressure on the QB and if you have J Jo, Hall, and Adam Jones as your CB's alot of interceptions are going to be had. IF you can get Reggie Nelson to play up to his ability you may have the top defense in the NFL. IF NOT you have Davon House back there to play the pass and you need that top tier FA that can play both the run and the pass like a Landry from Washington.

This team is attainable and it's realistic the Bengals could have a team like this. If you notice it's not made up of many free agents at all and the free agents that are listed are mainly at Safety and Guard. That is two positions that are not the priciest in the NFL so you wouldn't have to break the bank in free agency. It all starts from building those lines though and to do that you have to draft lineman early and often on both sides of the ball. If a plan like this would be followed by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2013 the team would be set up to make a Super Bowl run, but not only that it would be set up that the years following you would be drafting mainly for depth as long as you're not devistated by career ending injuries. That's how all the top teams in the NFL do it, they are drafting for depth for players to play a couple years from when they are drafted. If the team was set up like this the following years I'd get that Safety that can do anything in the 1st round and then it'd be lineman on both sides of the ball early and often from then out. The goal would be a O lineman and a D lineman in 2 of the first 3 rounds every year and then use the rest of the drafts to add depth to your defensive secondary, linebackers, and skill positions. If the line is there the rest will be alot more effective.

Quarterbacks:

Andrew Luck
Andrew Luck #2
*
Jake Locker
*
Cam Newton
*
Ryan Mallett

Runningbacks:

Mark Ingram
*
Ryan Williams
*
LaMicheal James

Wide Receivers:

AJ Green
*
Julio Jones
*
Justin Blackmon
*
Jonathon Baldwin
*
Micheal Floyd

Tight Ends:

Kyle Rudolph

Offensive Lineman:

Anthony Costanzo
*
Gabe Carimi
*
Derek Sherrod
*
Nate Bolder

Defensive Lineman:

Da Quan Bowers
Da Quan Bowers #2
*
Nick Fairley
Nick Fairley #2
*
Marcell Dareus
*
Stephen Paea
*
Robert Quinn
*
Ryan Kerrigan
*
Allen Bailey
*
Cameron Heyward
*
Adrian Clayborn
*
Cameron Jordan

Linebackers:

Von Miller
Von Miller #2
*
Akeem Ayers
*
Greg Jones
*
Donta Hightower
*
Travis Lewis
*
Jeremy Beal

Cornerbacks:

Patrick Peterson
Patrick Peterson #2
*
Prince Amukamara
Prince Amukamara #2
*
Brandon Harris
*
Janoris Jenkins
*
Aaron Williams
*
Brandon Burton

Safeties:

Rahim Moore
Rahim Moore #2

* draft order based on my projected outcome

1. Carolina Panthers- Andrew Luck,QB,Stanford

The Panthers didn't take Clausen until the 2nd round and I don't think they're are totally sold on him being their QB of the future. Luck is a player that has a chance to be an elite QB in the NFL and you don't pass on that for a guy that you're not totally sold on.

2. Detroit Lions- Patrick Peterson,CB,LSU

The Lions look like they have a bright future with a number of young up and coming stars. They are terrible in the secondary though and in the NFL you have to have multiple good cover guys, especially with GB in their division.

3. Cincinnati Bengals- Da Quan Bowers,DE,Clemson

If I'm GM of the Bengals I'm building the team from the lines. Teams that consistently win in the NFL are good up front on both sides of the ball. I don't know when the Bengals are going to get this, probably never, Mike Brown would rather take the big name skill guys because he thinks it'll sell tickets. If Luck is there I'm taking him because you don't pass on someone that has the ability to be elite like Brady and Manning, and I'm having him sit for a year or two to build a team around him so he has confidence right out of the gate.

That being said, Luck is gone and Bowers is the top player left on my big board and fills a huge need. You need to be able to get pressure on the QB and Bowers is a player that can single handily disrupt plays. With the Corners the Bengals currently have if they have an elite pass rusher they would be tough to throw on. Bowers has been unblockable this year and I believe will be an elite pass rusher in the NFL. The Bengals have had some good drafts the past couple years and have a good foundation of young core players. As bad as it's been this year, if they can build the lines they could have a good contending team year in and year out.

4. Buffalo Bills- Nick Fairley,DT,Auburn

The Bills aren't as bad as their record indicates and Fitzpatrick has played well. However they are terrible against the run and Fairley is the type of player who gets great penetration and will command double teams and can play DT or DE in the Bills 3-4 scheme.

5. Arizona Cardinals- Ryan Mallett,QB,Arkansas

The Cards play at QB has been horrible this year. When you have a WR like Fitzgerald you have to get a QB that can get him the ball.

6. Denver Broncos- Marcell Dareus,DE/DT,Alabama

The Broncos have been terrible on defense this year. This is one of the most athletically gifted players in the draft and I think is a perfect fit at DE in a 3-4 scheme and is a huge need for Denver.

7. Dallas Cowboys- Anthony Costanzo,OT,Boston College

After seeing Romo get hurt this year, I think Jerry Jones will do something to sure up that below average O line.

8. San Francisco 49ers- Prince Amukamara,CB,Nebraska

I thought the Niners would take a 1st round CB in this year's draft. They didn't and are still struggling there big time.

9. Minnesota Vikings- Jake Locker,QB,Washington

This is likely Favre's last year and the Vikings obviously aren't sold on Tavarris Jackson or they wouldn't have sent a plane and players to get Favre this year. This may be a reach but there is a premium on 1st round QB's and even though Locker has struggled he has the talent to be an upper echelon NFL QB.

10. Cleveland Browns- AJ Green,WR,Georgia

I doubt Green will fall this far because someone would trade up to get him if he did. He is an unbelievable talent and if the Browns land him here that would be a draft day steal.

11. Seattle Seahawks- Brandon Harris,CB,Miami

Everyone has thrown all over Seattle this year, they should look to land a CB in this draft pool loaded with 1st round talent a CB.

12. New England Patriots- Janoris Jenkins,CB,Florida (from Raiders)

I think Bellichek is happy with his core or WR's and will look to load up his secondary with another 1st round CB to play opposite of Devin McCourtey.

13. Washington Redskins- Julio Jones,WR,Alabama

The Redskins best playmaker on offense is Santana Moss and he's an average WR. Jones is a physical freak that will be tough to cover.

14. Tennessee Titans- Stephen Paea,DT,Oregon State

The Titans still haven't found a replacement for Haynesworth and Paea is freakishly strong and will be a force at DT in a 4-3.

15. Houston Texans- Aaron Williams,CB,Texas

The Texans have been horrible in the secondary, Kareem Jackson hasn't played well in his rookie year. With the Colts in their division they need cover guys. Rahim Moore could be the pick here as well, but I think CB needs to be adressed first.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars- Robert Quinn,DE,North Carolina

The Jags brought in Aaron Kampman but he blew out his ACL. They need players that can get after the QB as they also have Peyton Manning in their division.

17. Miami Dolphins- Mark Ingram,RB,Alabama

I think this is Ronnie Brown's last year in Miami and Ricky Williams is old. The Phins are a run first team and need a workhorse RB. Ingram is the only RB in this draft class worthy of a 1st round pick.

18. Kansas City Chiefs- Von Miller,OLB,Texas A&M

Miller would be a perfect fit in the KC 3-4. Pioli hasn't generally taken those pass rushing OLB's in the 1st round, but no one thought he would take a Safety with a top 5 pick either.

19. New York Giants- Akeem Ayers,OLB,UCLA

LB is by far the biggest weak spot on the Giants, their best LB is close to retirement and Ayers is the best fit and makes the most sense here.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Justin Blackmon,WR,Oklahoma State

The Bucs will hope Ingram is still available, but I don't think he will be. They need some playmakers on offense. Mike Williams was a good find and Arrelious Benn could develop into a good WR, but Blackmon could be a legit #1 WR for their young QB.

21. St Louis Rams- Jonathon Baldwin,WR,Pittsburgh

Baldwin's stock has fallen, but it really isn't his fault. The QB play at Pitt this year has been awful. The Rams have a rising star at QB and need to get him a legit #1 WR. They have a good mix of young WR's but no legit number one.

22. Indianapolis Colts- Gabe Carimi,OT,Wisconsin

The Colts have been devistated by injury this year about everywhere, but their biggest need is O line and when you have Peyton Manning you need to keep lineman stock piled. If you give him time he'll win you Super Bowls. Plus Carimi can be a road grader to help with that terrible running game and would be a perfect fit on the right side of that line as he's big enough to play Guard as well.

23. Chicago Bears- Nate Solder,OT,Colorado

O line is also the Bears biggest weakness. Cutler has been getting killed and Forte has been inconsistent with nowhere to run.

24. Baltimore Ravens- Brandon Burton,CB,Utah

The Ravens always seem to luck out and their biggest need is a position that is loaded with talent that year in the draft.

25. San Diego Chargers- Adrian Clayborn,DE,Iowa

Clayborn would be a good fit at DE and could help a Chargers D that has struggled to get to the QB.

26. Philadelphia Eagles- Derek Sherrod,OT,Mississippi State

The Eagles offense is loaded and if they get some top notch O lineman and have a lot of depth on that line they will be unstoppable with Vick and the speed they have at WR and RB.

27. Green Bay Packers- Mike Pouncey,OC/OG,Florida

The Packers have struggled to run the ball and need to upgrade their interior lineman with players that can run block as well as pass protect. Centers are undervalued in the NFL and we Bengals fans know that all to well, remember Giucheck.

28. Pittsburgh Steelers- Rahim Moore,FS,UCLA

I really hope the Steelers don't land Moore, but if he's available here they very well could. With their current FS being below average and old they'll look to get a good FS to play next to Polumalu.

29. New Orleans Saints- Ryan Kerrigan,DE,Purdue

This is the best player on the board and is a position the Saints could use help. They need another pass rusher.

30. New York Jets- Cameron Heyward,DE/DT,Ohio State

The Jets D has been good this year, but not as dominant against the run as last year. Heyward will be a perfect fit at DE in their 3-4 and is a dual threat that can create havoc against the pass as well.

31. Atlanta Falcons- Allen Bailey,DE,Miami

The Falcons have gotten below average play from below average players at DE this year. Bailey will give them someone to get after the QB which they need with their biggest competition in their division being the Saints who throw the ball alot.

32. New England Patriots- Ryan Williams,RB,Virginia Tech

The Pats don't put a premium on RB's, but with this being their 2nd pick in the 1st round they make take a chance on a workhorse back.


*Bengals 2nd and 3rd round picks.


2nd Round- Demarcus Love,OT,Arkansas

I'm ready to give up on Andre Smith now. He's a fat,lazy,peice of crap and if I'm GM i'm cutting my losses and moving on from that unmotivated piece of shit. Like I said to win in the NFL you have to be good up front. Palmer is likely going to be gone soon and the Bengals need to get a solid O line before bringing in the next rookie QB. I'm happy with Whit at LT and Cook is ok I'd still like to upgrade Center, but Cook will do for now. Bobbie Williams is thatgetting old so I'd be looking at Guard early next year or in the free agent market for both Guard positions. Anyway love would be a perfect fit at RT he's big and a good run blocker, but not so huge and fat and slow that he can't pass block.

3rd Round- Deunta Williams, Safety, North Carolina

Obviously the play at Safety for the Bengals has been atrocious this year. If Williams is still available here he'd be an excellent pick. A 3rd rounder that could contribute right away and can support the run and play the pass.


* If I'm GM and my draft lands like this in the 1st 3 rounds I'd be pleased. It'd be a good compliment to the young players we already have in here. This would be part of my 3 year rebuilding plan. The following year I'd target a WR1 to replace Chad or TO a run stuffing DT to go with Peko and someone at OG in the first 3 rounds. Then the following year I'd go after my QB of the future, trading up if i needed to. To win Super Bowls you need to have a top 6 NFL QB. Unfortunately Mike Brown will never realize this so this is all a pipe dream.

1. Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
2. DaQuan Bowers, DE, Clemson
3. AJ Green, WR, Georgia
4. Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
5. Robert Quinn, DE/OLB, North Carolina
6. Marcell Dareus, DT/DE, Alabama
7. Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
8. Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
9. Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
10. Cameron Jordan, DT/DE, California
11. Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
12. Tyron Smith, OT, USC
13. Cameron Heyward, DT/DE, Ohio State
14. Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
15. Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
16. Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
17. Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
18. Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
19. JJ Watt, DE, Wisconsin
20. Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
21. Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA
22. Mike Pouncey, OC/OG, Florida
23. Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State
24. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
25. Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
26. Jonathon Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh
27. Brandon Harris, CB, Miami
28. Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia
29. Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
30. Mason Foster, OLB, Washington
31. Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA
32. Aaron Williams, CB, Texas
33. Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami
34. Anthony Costanzo,OT,Boston College
35. Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
36. Allen Bailey, DE, Miami
37. Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
38. Jake Locker,QB,Washington
39. Drake Nevis, DT, LSU
40. Quinton Carter, FS, Oklahoma
41. Titus Young, WR, Boise State
42. Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
43. Jeremy Beal, OLB, Oklahoma
44. Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
45. Vincent Brown, WR, San Diego State
46. Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame
47. Curtis Brown, CB, Texas
48. Benjamin Ijalana, OT, Villanova
49. Muhammad Wilkerson,DE,Temple
50. Brandon Burton, CB, Utah
51. Deunta Williams, FS, North Carolina
52. Ras I Dowling, CB, Virginia
53. Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina
54. Christian Ballard, DT/DE, Iowa
55. Rodney Hudson, OC, Florida State
56. Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina
57. Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor
58. Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech
59. Jarvis Jenkins, DT, Clemson
60. John Moffitt, OG, Wisconsin
61. Jabaal Sheard, DE, Pittsburgh
62. Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois
63. Johnny Patrick, CB, Louisville
64. Pernell McPhee, DE, Mississippi State
65. Quan Sturdivant, ILB, North Carolina
66. Robert Sands, SS, West Virginia
67. Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State
68. Kendrick Burney, CB, North Carolina
69. Orlando Franklin, OG, Miami
70. Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State
71. Demarcus Love, OT, Arkansas
72. Randall Cobb, RB/WR, Kentucky
73. Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State
74. Rashad Carmicheal, CB, Virginia Tech
75. Joseph Barksdale, OT, LSU
76. Demarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma
77. Stefen Wisniewski, OC, Penn State
78. Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse
79. Kelvin Sheppard, OLB, LSU
80. Greg Little, WR, North Carolina
81. Jurrell Casey, DT, USC
82. Clint Boling, OG, Georgia
83. Sione Fua, DT, Stanford
84. Jerell Jernigan, WR, Troy
85. DeAndre McDaniel, SS, Clemson
86. Marcus Cannon, OG, TCU
87. Jordon Todman, RB, Connecticut
88. Ian Williams, DT, Notre Dame
89. Kenrick Ellis, DT, Hampton
90. Jason Pinkston, OT, Pittsburgh
91. Lance Kendricks, TE, Wisconsin
92. Luke Stocker, TE, Tennessee
93. Terrell McClain, DT, South Florida
94. Mark Herzlich, OLB, Boston College
95. Brooks Reed, DE, Arizona
96. Davon House, CB, New Mexico State
97. Andy Dalton, QB, TCU
98. Chris Hairston, OT, Clemson
99. Shane Vereen, RB, California
100. Colin McCarthy, OLB, Miami
101. Ahmad Black, SS, Florida
102. Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
103. Steve Schilling, OG, Michigan
104. Tandon Doss, WR, Indiana
105. Jerrell Powe, DT, Ole Miss
106. Jaiquawn Jarrett, FS, Temple

If I'm running the Bengals (I'd do a better job than they are now) I'm going by this philosophy, build the lines on both sides of the ball. The teams that are good up front are the ones that win consistently and I don't know why the Bengals can't figure this out. Look at the Colts this year, struggling up front and they are having one of their worst seasons in years, although they still have Manning so they still have a winning record.

Anyway I'd head into this offseason looking to do a complete overhaul of the roster. They won't get rid of Carson Palmer, I would, especially if I had a chance to draft Andrew Luck, but they won't. So assuming Palmer is gonna stay atleast for now here's what I'd do. Start thinking about who your core is going to be and build from there. Chad would be gone after this year as well as TO, no more prima donna WR's for now.

Position by position here's who I'd keep.

QB- Carson Palmer * for now, just because I'd want to build a team before bringing in a rookie QB.
Dan LeFevour

RB- Bernard Scott, Brian Leonard.
Benson will command alot of money and I'm in the belief a good O line can make an average back look good, Benson is nothing special and that money would be better served elsewhere.

WR- Jordan Shipley
That's it, I realize next year the team will struggle but I'm looking at this as a 3 year plan. I'll bring in some FA's on short term contracts and build thru the draft

O Line- Andrew Whitworth, Bobbie Williams, Kyle Cook, Reggie Stephens
I'd hit this position hard and early in the next couple drafts. Andre Smith is unmotivated and would be gone. Bobbie is old but is a good veteran to keep to tutor the young guys that'll be drafted.

TE- Jermaine Gresham, Reggie Kelly
Kelly can stay as long as he wants as a leader and Gresham is an obvious talent.

D Line- Carlos Dunlap, Geno Atkins, Micheal Johnson, Domata Peko, Pat Sims
Not a bad core, but I'd want another run stuffer and an elite pass rusher, I don't care if u go 4-3 or 3-4 but another big fatty to stuff the run and a speed rusher coming off the edge. I'd prefer the 3-4 and put Peko at DE, get a true NT, and Dunlap at the other DE. Use MJ as a pass rusher at OLB and a 5 technique on obvious passing downs. I'd also hit this group early for an elite pass rusher at DE or an undersized DE to move to OLB ala Orakpo.

LB- Rey Maualuga, Keith Rivers, Brandon Johnson, Dhani Jones
We have a good group here and I would love to move Rey inside. Especially going to a 3-4 and put Rey and Rivers inside with MJ on the outside and Brandon Johnson on base downs then find that pass rusher to come off the edge.

CB- Leon Hall, Jonathon Joseph, Adam Jones, Brandon Ghee
Another good group, getting both starting CB's signed long term top priority. You have to have 3 good cover guys in todays NFL.

FS/SS- Roy Williams
That's it this position needs a complete overhaul with atleast one ball hawk back there and alot of depth.
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Like I said this would be a 3 year plan and the 3rd year I'd draft the QB of the future, and already have the supporting cast in place. In year one I'd like to get 2 O lineman in the first 3 rounds of the draft and a WR, if the draft fell that way. Obviously some stop gap FA's will be brought in and it may be a rough couple years, but after this thing is built it'll be worth it to have a consistent winner starting with studs up front and lots of depth up front. Find a legit #1 WR to go with Shipley and Gresham. And a good back to go with Scott and Leonard. Year 2 of the draft find that stud NT and a legit speed pass rusher early in the draft, then year 3 go after your future QB and some more skill players.

Updated September 21st, 2010


1. Buffalo Bills- Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Well it's week 3 and the Bills are benching Trent Edwards for Ryan Fitzpatrick. They passed twice on Clausen in this year's draft. Maybe they knew they were going to be picking towards the top next year. Anyway Luck is looking like the better QB between he and Locker and the Bills could have a bright future if they land him to add with CJ Spiller. Now they just need a line.

2. St. Louis Rams- AJ Green, WR, Georgia

Sam Bradford is looking like he is going to be an elite QB, but to get there he's gonna need what all elite QB's have, a go to WR. Green is an athletic freak with great size, strength, and speed. I don't care that he sold his jersey, a broke college student needs some money and that doesn't make him a bad kid.

3. Arizona Cardinals- Jake Locker, QB, Washington

The Cardinals also have a mess at QB and could end up challenging for that number 1 draft spot. Either way I think they're picking high enough to land either Locker or Andrew Luck and find someone to replace Warner and move on from the Leinert fiasco.

4. Carolina Panthers- Marcell Dareus, DE/DT, Alabama

Dareus will likely be the top player on the board at this point and the Panthers need to find someone to replace Julius Peppers.

5. Cleveland Browns- Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State

This would be a popular pick in Cleveland, a Buckeye and a player who can play in a 3-4 or a 4-3 and would give them some versatility and flexability on defense.

6. Jacksonville Jaguars- Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU

When you play in the AFC South you have to have some good corners to go against the passing attacks of the Texans and Colts.

7. Detroit Lions- Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

The Lions are more competitive this year and have a bright future, but they are terrible in the secondary and also play in a division with pass happy teams in Green Bay and Chicago.

8. New England Patriots- Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

This pick is via the Oakland Raiders for Richard Seymour. I don't think the Pats are going to re sign Moss, but they will get a talented younger WR who can do it all and with Brady as his QB will be a force in the NFL.

9. Tennessee Titans- Ras I Dowling, CB, Virginia

The Titans are in the same boat with the Jaguars as far as having to stop elite passing offenses. They need help in the secondary but went with the pass rusher this year which was the right move.

10. Seattle Seahawks- Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina

Quinn's off the field actions could cause him to slide some, but at this point he'd be the best player on the board and Seattle could use someone who's stout against the run and can rush the passer.

11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

The Bucs are 2-0 but I doubt it'll last, they haven't beaten anyone any good. Cadillac is a decent back but has durability issues and isn't explosive like he used to be. Last year's heisman winner is a big bruising back who should excel in the NFL.

12. Kansas City Chiefs- Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

The Chiefs have a talented young defense. On offense they have some talented skill players, but Pioli knows it all starts up front and their O line needs some upgrades. The best Tackle in the draft would be a good start.

13. San Francisco 49ers- Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas

Alex Smith isn't Singletary's guy, I actually have the Niners winning the NFC West so they won't be picking this high, but this is based on power rankings. Mallett should still be available when they do pick though and after watching Smith throw all those picks against the Saints I think they opt for a new QB.

14. San Diego Chargers- Joseph Barksdale, OT, LSU

With McNeill a holdout the Chargers are playing this year with backups at OT. They'll have to draft someone at the position early next year.

15. Denver Broncos- Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida

The Broncos have 2 good CB's but both are on the wrong side of 30. Look for them to add some youth to the position early next year.

16. Minnesota Vikings- Jonathon Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh

The Vikings WR's are struggling this year without Sidney Rice, if they don't trade for Vincent Jackson look for them to draft one of the talented WR's in next years draft class when as many as 5 could go in the 1st round.

17. Dallas Cowboys- Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

Dallas is finding out the hard way that all the skill players in the world don't matter if you stink up front like the Cowboys do. They are 0-2 and likely won't make the playoffs this year due to their O line woes.

18. Philadelphia Eagles- Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina

The Eagles have been run all over so far this year and almost lost to the Lions because of this. Austin would be the BPA and fit their biggest need.

19. Miami Dolphins- Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech

The Dolphins tried to trade Ronnie Brown this past off season, Ryan Williams is a fresh pair of legs at the position.

20. Washington Redskins- Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA

The Redskins have a tremendous pass rush, if they had some ball hawks in the secondary they would create a ton of turnovers. Moore had 10 picks last season and is just what they need to become an elite defense.

21. New York Giants- Mark Herzlich, LB, Boston College

The Giants are good front and decent in the secondary, but after losing all 3 LB's after last season need some major upgrades in that department.

22. Atlanta Falcons- Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame

The Falcons could draft a young TE to learn from the best TE in history. Gonzales's production has fallen off but he could be an asset to them for a couple more years and they could get a good young weapon for their young QB.

23. Chicago Bears- Aaron Williams, CB, Texas

Since Mike Martz thinks the Bears current WR's are future HOF's i'll assume they won't draft one and take a CB to try to slow that GB pass offense.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers- Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

The Steelers are old on the D line, but honestly I hope this guy isn't around when they pick because he's a beast.

25. New York Jets- Micheal Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

The Jets only have Santonio Holmes for 1 year and they can't count on butterfingers Braylon to provide much from the WR position.

26. Baltimore Ravens- DeAndre McDaniel, SS, Clemson

The Ravens secondary sucks, too bad the Bengals couldn't exploit it. Anyway Ed Reed will play a couple more years and McDaniel would provide them with a force at both Safety positions.

27. Cincinnati Bengals- Don'ta Hightower, ILB, Alabama

I have a feeling his stock is going to rise throughout the season, but middle LB's usually slip some on draft day. I hope this can be the pick to replace Dhani Jones who's play has been less than stellar in my opinion. But they may have to go OT to replace fat boy Andre Smith if he can't get his act together. Then they could go Orlando Franklin, the OT from Miami. A FS could also be the pick here such as Deunta Williams from North Carolina.

28. New England Patriots- Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh

The Pats never have gotten a viable replacement for Richard Seymour, this would be great value at a need position.

29. New Orleans Saints- Allen Bailey, DE, Miami

The Saints just let Alex Smith throw all over their defense, they need to get some people who can pressure without bringing the house every passing down.

30. Indianapolis Colts- Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State

This guy is freakishly strong and his combine numbers alone will likely get him drafted in the 1st round. The Colts need someone this strong to hold up against the run, where they struggle.

31. Houston Texans- Curtis Brown, CB, Texas

The Texans could take a hometown guy at a position where they struggle, in 2 games they've given up 800 yards passing.

32. Green Bay Packers- Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State

Ryan Grant struggles with durability issues and Thomas is a big bruising back which would be a good compliment to their ariel attack.

DE
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Haloti Ngata
Robert Mathis
Richard Seymour

DT
*
Pat Williams

OLB
*
Elvis Dumervil
LaMarr Woodley
Shawn Merriman

ILB
*
David Harris

CB
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Jonathon Joseph
Eric Wright
Champ Bailey
Lito Sheppard

S
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Antoine Bethea
Darren Sharper

Age is in parentheses. Ages are from last season so for some a year needs to be added to their age.

Defensive End
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Kenny Iwebema, Cardinals, (24)
Haloti Ngata, Ravens, (25)
Charles Johnson, Panthers, (23)
Mark Anderson, Bears, (26)
Jonathan Fanene, Bengals, (27)
CJ Mosley, Browns, (26)
Robarie Smith, Browns, (31)
Marcus Spears, Cowboys, (26)
Jason Hatcher, Cowboys, (27)
Stephen Bowen, Cowboys, (25)
Jared DeVries, Lions, (33)
Cliff Avril, Lions, (23)
Turk McBride, Lions, (24)
Johnny Jolly, Packers, (26)
Cullen Jenkins, Packers, (28)
Robert Mathis, Colts, (28)
Reggie Heyward, Jaguars, (30)
Tony McDaniel, Dolphins, (26)
Ray Edwards, Vikings, (24)
Bryan Robinson, Vikings, (26)
Jayme Mitchell, Vikings, (25)
Mathias Kiwanuka, Giants, (26)
David Tollefson, Giants, (28)
Shaun Ellis, Jets, (32)
Richard Seymour, Raiders, (29)
Jason Richardson, Raiders, (25)
Victor Abiamiri, Eagles, (23)
Ryon Bingham, Chargers, (28)
Jacques Cesair, Chargers, (29)
Demetric Evans, 49ers, (29)
Ray McDonald, 49ers, (24)
Baraka Evans, Seahawks, (25)
Victor Adeyanju, Rams, (26)
Stylez White, Buccaneers, (30)
Dave Ball, Titans, (28)
Jacob Ford, Titans, (26)

Defensive Tackle
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Bryan Robinson, Cardinals, (35)
Gabe Watson, Cardinals, (25)
Alan Branch, Cardinals, (24)
Trey Lewis, Falcons, (24)
Chris Kelsay, Bills, (29)
Nick Hayden, Panthers, (23)
Tank Tyler, Panthers, (24)
Ed Johnson, Panthers, (25)
Anthony Adams, Bears, (29)
Junior Siavii, Cowboys, (30)
Ronald Fields, Broncos, (27)
Marcus Thomas, Broncos, (23)
Andre Fluellen, Lions, (24)
Deljuan Robinson, Texans, (25)
Keyunta Dawson, Colts, (24)
Eric Foster, Colts, (24)
Derrick Landry, Jaguars, (26)
Atiyyah Ellison, Jaguars, (27)
Ron Edwards, Chiefs, (30)
Paul Soliai, Dolphins, (25)
Pat Williams, Vikings, (36)
Fred Evans, Vikings, (25)
Barry Cofield, Giants, (25)
Jay Alford, Giants, (26)
Chris Hoke, Steelers, (33)
Travis Johnson, Chargers, (27)
Aubrayo Franklin, 49ers, (29)
Brandon Mebane, Seahawks, (24)
Craig Terrill, Seahawks, (29)
Clifton Ryan, Rams, (25)
Dre Moore, Buccaneers, (24)


Outside Linebacker
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Stephen Nicholas, Falcons, (26)
Mike Peterson, Falcons, (33)
Coy Wire, Falcons, (30)
Antwan Barnes, Ravens, (24)
Keith Ellison, Bills, (25)
Thomas Davis, Panthers, (26)
Landon Johnson, Panthers, (28)
James Anderson, Panthers, (25)
Jamal Williams, Panthers, (25)
Nick Roach, Bears, (24)
Pisa Tinoisomoa, Bears, (28)
Rashad Jeanty, Bengals, (26)
Brandon Johnson, Bengals, (26)
Matt Roth, Browns, (26)
Chris Gocong, Browns, (25)
Elvis Dumervil, Broncos, (25)
Zach Diles, Texans, (24)
Clint Session, Colts, (24)
Tamba Hali, Chiefs, (25)
Mike Vrabel, Chiefs, (34)
Charlie Anderson, Dolphins, (27)
Chad Greenway, Vikings, (26)
Ben Leber, Vikings, (30)
Derrick Burgess, Patriots, (31)
Pierre Woods, Patriots, (27)
Scott Shanle, Saints, (29)
Clint Ingram, Saints, (26)
JoLonn Dunbar, Saints, (24)
Thomas Howard, Raiders, (26)
Ricky Brown, Raiders, (25)
Sam Williams, Raiders, (29)
Ernie Sims, Eagles, (24)
Akeem Jordan, Eagles, (24)
LaMarr Woodley, Steelers, (24)
Andre Frazier, Steelers, (27)
Shawn Merriman, Chargers, (25)
Manny Lawson, 49ers, (24)
Bobby Carpenter, Rams, (26)
Chris Chamberlien, Rams, (23)
Angelo Croswell, Buccaneers, (28)
Quincy Black, Buccaneers, (25)
Jon Alston, Buccaneers, (26)
David Thornton, Titans, (30)
Rocky McIntosh, Redskins, (30)

Inside Linebacker
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Paul Posluszny, Bills, (26)
Dhani Jones, Bengals, (31)
Abdul Hodge, Bengals, (26)
D'Qwell Jackson, Browns, (25)
Jason Trusnik, Browns, (25)
Wesley Woodyard, Broncos, (23)
Nick Greisen, Broncos, (30)
Desmond Bishop, Packers, (25)
Kirk Morrison, Jaguars, (27)
Justin Durant, Jaguars, (23)
Derrick Johnson, Chiefs, (26)
Corey Mays, Chiefs, (25)
Tim Dobbins, Dolphins, (26)
Gary Guyton, Patriots, (31)
Eric Alexander, Patriots, (27)
David Harris, Jets, (25)
Stewart Bradley, Eagles, (25)
Omar Gaither, Eagles, (25)
Keyaron Fox, Steelers, (27)
Stephen Cooper, Chargers, (30)
Kevin Burnett, Chargers, (26)
Brandon Siler, Chargers, (23)
Takeo Spikes, 49ers, (32)
David Hawthorne, Seahawks, (24)
Barrett Rudd, Buccaneers, (26)
Adam Heyward, Buccaneers, (25)
Stephen Tullock, Titans, (24)

Cornerback
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Micheal Adams, Cardinals, (24)
Justin Miller, Cardinals, (25)
Brian Williams, Falcons, (30)
Fabian Washington, Ravens, (26)
Chris Carr, Ravens, (26)
Drayton Florence, Bills, (28)
Ashton Youboty, Bills, (24)
Richard Marshall, Panthers, (24)
CJ Wilson, Panthers, (24)
Corey Graham, Bears, (24)
Jonathan Joseph, Bengals, (25)
David Jones, Bengals, (23)
Eric Wright, Browns, (24)
Brandon McDonald, Browns, (24)
Champ Bailey, Broncos, (31)
Chris Houston, Lions, (24)
Eric King, Lions, (27)
Tramon Williams, Packers, (26)
Will Blackmon, Packers, (24)
Fred Bennett, Texans, (25)
Scott Starks, Jaguars, (26)
Brandon Carr, Chiefs, (23)
Lito Sheppard, Vikings, (28)
Usama Young, Saints, (24)
Antonio Cromartie, Jets, (25)
Drew Coleman, Jets, (26)
Stanford Routt, Raiders, (26)
Ellis Hobbs, Eagles, (26)
Ike Taylor, Steelers, (29)
William Gay, Steelers, (24)
Karl Paymah, 49ers, (26)
Josh Wilson, Seahawks, (24)
Kelly Jennings, Seahawks, (26)
Justin King, Rams, (22)
Ronde Barber, Buccaneers, (34)
Elbert Mack, Buccaneers, (23)
Tye Hill, Titans, (27)
Carlos Rodgers, Redskins, (28)

Safety
*
Ben Graham, Cardinals, (35)
Dewan Landry, Ravens, (26)
Donte Whitner, Bills, (24)
George Wilson, Bills, (28)
Danieal Manning, Bears, (27)
Chinedem Ndukwe, Bengals, (24)
Roy Williams, Bengals, (29)
Kyries Hebert, Bengals, (28)
Abram Elam, Browns, (27)
Nick Sorensen, Browns, (31)
Gene Sensebaugh, Cowboys, (26)
Alan Ball, Cowboys, (24)
Pat Watkins, Cowboys, (26)
Courtney Brown, (25)
Daniel Bullocks, Lions, (26)
Jarrad Page, Chiefs, (24)
DeJuan Morgan, Chiefs, (23)
Atari Bigby, Packers, (27)
Bernard Pollard, Texans, (25)
Antoine Bethea, Colts, (25)
Melvin Bullett, Colts, (24)
Sean Considine, Jaguars, (27)
Gerald Alexander, Jaguars, (25)
Husain Abdullah, Vikings, (24)
Brandon McDowen, Patriots, (25)
Darren Sharper, Saints, (33)
Deon Grant, Giants, (30)
Micheal Johnson, Giants, (25)
Aaron Rosue, Giants, (25)
Brodney Pool, Jets, (25)
Eric Smith, Jets, (26)
James Ihedigbo, Jets, (25)
Hiram Eugene, Raiders, (28)
Quintin Mikell, Eagles, (28)
Eric Weddle, Chargers, (24)
Paul Oliver, Chargers, (25)
Dashon Goldson, 49ers, (24)
OJ Atogwe, Rams, (28)
Kevin Payne, Rams, (25)
Tanard Jackson, Buccaneers, (24)
Sabby Piscitelli, Buccaneers, (26)
Reed Doughtry, Redskins, (26)

Age is in parentheses, Ages are from last playing season so some are the next year up in age.
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Quarterback
*
Troy Smith, Ravens, (25)
John Beck, Ravens, (28)
Trent Edwards, Bills, (26)
Matt Moore, Panthers, (25)
Caleb Hanie, Bears, (23)
JT O'Sullivan, Bengals, (30)
Jordan Palmer,Bengals, (25)
Seneca Wallace, Browns, (29)
Kyle Orton, Broncos, (26)
Shaun Hill, Lions, (29)
Drew Stanton, Lions, (25)
Luke McCown, Jaguars, (28)
Brody Croyle, Chiefs, (26)
Matt Gutierrez, Chiefs, (25)
Chad Pennington, Dolphins, (33)
Tyler Thighpen, Dolphins, (25)
Brett Favre, Vikings, (39)
Tavarias Jackson, Vikings, (26)
Tom Brady, Patriots, (32)
Jim Sorgi, Giants, (28)
Kellen Clemens, Jets, (26)
Bruce Gradkowski, Raiders, (26)
Mike Vick, Eagles, (29)
Dennis Dixon, Steelers, (24)
Billy Volek, Chargers, (33)
Alex Smith, 49ers, (25)
Matt Hasselback, Seahawks, (33)
Kerry Collins, Titans, (36)
Chris Simms, Titans, (29)
Donovan McNabb, Redskins, (32)
Rex Grossman, Redskins, (29)

Runningback
*
Tim Hightower, Cardinals, (23)
Jason Wright, Cardinals, (27)
Jerious Norwood, Falcons, (26)
Jason Snelling, Falcons, (25)
LeRon McClain, Ravens, (24)
DeAngelo Williams, Panthers, (26)
Garrett Wolfe, Bears, (25)
Cedric Benson, Bengals, (26)
Brian Leonard, Bengals, (25)
Jerome Harrison, Browns, (26)
Lawrence Vickers, Browns, (26)
Kevin Smith, Lions, (22)
Jerome Felton, Lions, (23)
Brandon Jackson, Packers, (23)
Korey Hall, Packers, (26)
Ryan Moats, Texans, (26)
Vonta Leach, Texans, (27)
Joseph Addai, Colts, (26)
Jamaal Charles, Chiefs, (22)
Kolby Smith, Chiefs, (24)
Mike Cox, Chiefs, (24)
Ronnie Brown, Dolphins, (27)
Ricky Williams, Dolphins, (32)
Patrick Cobbs, Dolphins, (26)
Naufuhu Tahi, Vikings, (27)
Fred Taylor, Patriots, (33)
Laurence Maroney, Patriots, (24)
Sammy Morris, Patriots, (32)
Kevin Faulk,Patriots, (33)
Heath Evans, Saints, (30)
Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants, (27)
Danny Ware, Giants, (24)
Micheal Bush, Raiders, (25)
Mike Bell, Eagles, (26)
Melwelde Moore, Steelers, (28)
Darren Sproles, Chargers, (26)
Mike Tolbert, Chargers, (23)
Lendale White, Seahawks, (24)
Leon Washington, Seahawks, (27)
Kenneth Darby, Rams, (26)
Willie Parker, Redskins, (28)


Wide Receiver
*
Steve Breaston, Cardinals, (26)
Early Doucet, Cardinals, (23)
Brian Finneran, Falcons, (33)
Mark Clayton, Ravens, (27)
Donte Stallworth, Ravens, (28)
Demetrius Williams, Ravens, (26)
Dwayne Jarrett, Panthers, (22)
Kenneth Moore, Panthers, (24)
Rashied Davis, Bears, (30)
Matt Jones, Bengals, (27)
Chansi Stuckey, Browns, (25)
Miles Austin, Cowboys, (25)
Sam Hurd, Cowboys, (24)
Brandon Stokley, Broncos, (33)
Dennis Northcutt, Lions, (31)
Donald Driver, Packers, (34)
James Jones, Packers, (25)
Jacoby Jones, Texans, (25)
Mike Sims-Walker, Jaguars, (24)
Kassim Osgood, Jaguars, (29)
Troy Williamson, Jaguars, (26)
Devard Darling, Chiefs, (27)
Davone Bess, Dolphins, (23)
Sidney Rice, Vikings, (23)
Randy Moss, Patriots, (32)
Torry Holt, Patriots, (33)
Steve Smith, Giants, (24)
Santonio Holmes, Jets, (25)
Braylon Edwards, Jets, (26)
Brad Smith, Jets, (25)
David Clowney, Jets, (24)
Johnnie Lee Higgins, Raiders, (25)
Vincent Jackson, Chargers, (26)
Malcom Floyd, Chargers, (27)
Legedu Naanee, Chargers, (24)
Ben Obamanu, Seahawks. (25)
Laurent Robinson, Rams, (24)
Keenan Burton, Rams, (24)
Maurice Stovall, Buccaneers, (24)
Dexter Jackson, Buccaneers, (23)
Santana Moss, Redskins, (30)


Tight End
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Ben Patrick, Cardinals, (25)
Anthony Becht, Cardinals, (32)
Stephen Spach, Cardinals, (27)
Tony Gonzalez, Falcons, (33)
Derek Schouman, Bills, (24)
Jeff King, Panthers, (26)
Donte Rasario, Panthers, (24)
Desmond Clark, Bears, (32)
Daniel Coats, Bengals, (25)
Tony Schefler, Lions, (26)
Owen Daniels, Texans, (26)
Mercedes Lewis, Jaguars, (25)
Brad Cottam, Chiefs, (24)
Anthony Fasano, Dolphins, (25)
Joey Haynos, Dolphins, (25)
Kevin Boss, Giants, (25)
Zach Miller, Raiders, (23)
Matt Shobel, Eagles, (30)
Matt Spaeth, Steelers, (24)
Antonio Gates, Chargers, (29)
Vernon Davis, 49ers, (25)
Daniel Fells, Rams, (25)
Jeramy Stevens, Buccaneers, (29)
John Gilmore, Buccaneers, (29)
Bo Scaife, Titans, (28)

Offensive Tackle
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Tyson Clabo, Falcons, (27)
Quinn Ojinnaka, Falcons, (25)
Jared Gaither, Ravens, (23)
Tony Mole, Ravens, (26)
Dennis Roland, Bengals, (26)
Doug Free, Cowboys, (25)
Pat McQuisten, Cowboys, (26)
Ryan Harris, Broncos, (24)
Troy Polumbus, Broncos, (24)
Jon Jansen, Lions, (33)
Allen Barbre, Packers, (24)
Rashad Butler, Texans, (26)
Charlie Johnson, Colts, (25)
Tony Ugoh, Colts, (25)
Ryan O' Callaghan, Chiefs, (26)
Drew Radovich, Vikings, (24)
Matt Light, Patriots, (31)
Zach Strief, Saints, (25)
Jermon Bushrod, Saints, (25)
Guy Whimper, Giants, (26)
Mario Henderson, Raiders, (24)
Khalif Barnes, Raiders, (27)
Willie Colon, Steelers, (26)
Trai Essex, Steelers, (26)
Tony Hills, Steelers, (24)
Marcus McNeill, Chargers, (25)
Jeromy Clary, Chargers, (25)
Barry Sims, 49ers, (34)
Ray Willis, Seahawks, (26)
Adam Goldberg, Rams, (29)
Donald Penn, Buccaneers, (26)
Jeremy Trueblood, Buccaneers, (26)
Mike Otto, Titans, (26)
Stephon Hayer, Redskins, (25)

Offensive Guard
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Reggie Wells, Cardinals, (28)
Dan Lutui, Cardinals, (26)
Alan Faneca, Cardinals, (32)
Justin Blalock, Falcons, (25)
Harvey Dahl, Falcons, (28)
Marsha Yanda, Ravens, (24)
Evan Mathis, Bengals, (27)
Nate Livings, Bengals, (27)
Kyle Kosier, Cowboys, (30)
Chris Kuper, Broncos, (26)
Robert Sims, Lions, (25)
Manuel Rameriz, Lions, (26)
Daren Collydge, Packers, (27)
Jason Spitz, Packers, (26)
Kasey Studdard, Texans, (25)
Kynan Forney, Jaguars, (30)
Richie Incognito, Dolphins, (26)
Logan Mankins, Patriots, (27)
Jahri Evans, Saints, (26)
Carl Nicks, Saints, (26)
Adam Koets, Giants, (25)
Kevin Boothe, Giants, (26)
Max Jean-Gilles, Eagles, (25)
David Bass, 49ers, (27)
Tony Wragge, 49ers, (30)
John Greco, Rams, (24)
Mark Setterstrom, Rams, (25)
Davin Joseph, Buccaneers, (25)

Center
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Lyle Sedlein, Cardinals, (25)
Ben Claxton, Cardinals, (29)
Chris Chester, Ravens, (26)
Ryan Kalil, Panthers, (24)
Olin Kreutz, Bears, (32)
Josh Beekman, Bears, (26)
Kyle Cook, Bengals, (26)
Dylan Gandy, Lions, (27)
Uche Nwaneri, Jaguars, (25)
Casey Weigmann, Chiefs, (36)
Rudy Niswanger, Chiefs, (26)
Jonathan Goodwin, Saints, (30)
Nick Mangold, Jets, (25)
Chris Morris, Raiders, (26)
Samson Satele, Raiders, (24)
Nick Cole, Eagles, (25)
Chris Spencer, Seahawks, (27)
Leroy Harris, Titans, (25)

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Jermaine Gresham is in the best possible place he could have gone in this year's draft. Now that the Bengals re-signed Reggie Kelly. Gresham is likely going to be the opening day starter at TE and is probably the best pure pass catcher the Bengals have had at the position since the 80's. I think Gresham is going to be a complete TE as well.

Reggie Kelly is an excellent player, teammate, and just all around human being. He wants to help Gresham be the best player he can possibly be. A lot of players say they want to mentor the young kids, but alot of the time they don't. Especially if their job is on the line. Kelly is sincere in wanting to do what's best for Gresham and the team. I believe he will be the best veteran mentor for any rookie at any position this year. He's been around the game for years, and has some of the best blocking mechanics in the NFL. He's been an unsung hero for the Bengals and we all saw what happened last year when he went down.

For Gresham he needs to soak in everything he can from Kelly from mechanics, to film study, to taking care of his body. If I'm Gresham, I'm buying a house next door to Kelly. He should be there when Kelly wakes up and be there when Kelly is going to bed. Getting drafted by the Bengals is the best thing that ever happened to Gresham. His odds of being a successful 1st round pick and possible all-pro TE went up considerably when they brought Kelly back. If Gresham eats, breathes, lives with Kelly from now until the end of his first season he should make an instant impact this year and be ready to be a pro bowl TE by next season.