Bengals Draft Depot

The Niners need a QB, but I don't think Jim Harbaugh is going to reach for Blaine Gabbert here, especially if Peterson is still on the board. Some argue Peterson is the best player in this draft and would be a steal here at a position of need for SF. There are a lot of peices in place on D in SF and getting Peterson could vault them into elite status on defense.

8. Tennessee Titans- Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri

The Titans have a new coach and lots of times new coaches mean new QB's. Gabbert is the best QB in this draft and has risen up draft boards since Andrew Luck announced he's going back to shcool. The Titans need a QB as Kerry Collins is the only viable QB on their roster and he's old.

9. Dallas Cowboys- Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

Solder solidified himself as the top offensive lineman in th is draft after his excellent week at the Senior Bowl. The Cowboys offensive line struggled this past season starting week one when they had a game winning TD called back due to a holding penalty. It continued with them getting Romo's collarbone broken through the rest of the year.

10. Washington Redskins- Cameron Jordan, DT/DE, California

The Redskins need some help up front, especially after the Albert Haynesworth side show they had in Washington last season. They also need a QB, but I don't see them pulling the trigger on Cam Newton with this high of a pick.

11. Houston Texans- Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

For the Texans this draft shouldn't involve many tough choices in atleast the first three rounds. They brought in Wade Phillips to be defensive coordinator and they need to take the best player that fits his system. Their secondary was particularly awful and here they have a chance to get one of the two elite CB's in this draft. They need as many good cover guys as they can get with Peyton Manning in their divsion.

12. Minnesota Vikings- Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

As soon as Newton announced he was going to the NFL I was thinking he ends up a Viking. The Vikings have a lot of peices in place and don't need Newton to be an elite pocket passer. They just need him to use his athleticism and make just enough plays for them to win and not turn the ball over.

13. Detroit Lions- Tyron Smith, OT, USC

The Lions need help on defense especially in the secondary. A bigger problem they have is they can't keep their franchise QB healthy. They need to upgrade their offensive line across the board for the most part. Smith probably is the most athletic Tackle in this draft and could protect Stafford's blind side for years to come.

14. St. Louis Rams- Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

The Rams have a bright future with Sam Bradford at QB, who had a great season for a rookie QB. They also have a talented young group of WR's. The only thing they are missing is a legit number one WR. Jones gives them that as a big strong fast physical WR that reminds me of Anquan Boldin in his prime.

15. Miami Dolphins- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

Ronnie Brown probably won't be back in Miami next season and Ricky Williams is too old to be a feature back. Ingram is the only RB in this draft that is worth using a first round pick. He can also carry the entire load if he needs to. With how much the Dolphins run the ball they need an elite RB as that's their best way to beat the Patriots in that division is run and control the clock.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars- Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri

The Jaguars play the pass happy Colts and Texans twice each year, that's a quarter of their season. If they can't stop the pass it'll be tough for them to ever beat either of those teams. They signed Kampman last off season and he blew out his knee before the season started leaving them with a need for a pass rusher.

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

I think Heyward played himself into the top twenty picks with his performance in the Sugar Bowl. The Patriots were below average on defense last year and need upgrades everywhere. Belicheck is probably the smartest coach in the NFL and knows to win it starts up front.

18. San Diego Chargers- Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA

The Chargers have needed an elite pass rusher since they made Shawn Merriman stop taking steroids. They drafted Larry English two years ago to be that guy and he hasn't lived up to expectations.

19. New York Giants- Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

The Giants starting five on their offensive line has been together forever and are getting a little long in the tooth. I think Eli Manning didn't trust that line and hurried throws resulting in all those interceptions. Carimi just seems like he fits right in on that line as a road grader run blocker and above average pass blocker. Carimi is also probably the most NFL ready player in this draft.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- JJ Watt, DE, Wisconsin

I love what the Bucs did in last year's draft, taking McCoy and Price, two DT's, in the first two rounds. Now they need to get someone on the end of that line and if they can get Watt they have the makings of one of the most dominant young defensive lines in the NFL.

21. Kansas City Chiefs- Jonathon Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh

The Chiefs were unable to get the ball to Bowe, their best playmaker, at all during their playoff game against the Ravens. That's due to the fact they have no one else that the Ravens had to worry about. Baldwin has all the physical tools to be a legit number one WR in the NFL. He did have a down year at Pitt but that was more due to horrible QB play than his play.

22. Indianapolis Colts- Mike Pouncey, OC/OG, Florida

The Colts offensive line struggled big time this past season. Especially on their interior as teams were getting pressure right up the middle. Pouncey can play Guard until Saturday decides to retire and then take over at Center. Pouncey will help keep Peyton Manning protected and help that awful running game. When you have Manning on your team you should keep your offensive line loaded with depth and talent and Manning will win you Super Bowls.

23. Philadelphia Eagles- Anthony Costanzo, OT, Boston College

Andy Reid loves to draft offensive lineman early and often. This year it fits a need with the Eagles. The Eagles have the most illusive QB in the history of the NFL and he still got sacked a ton. If they can get him a good, athletic line their offense could be scary good.

24. New Orleans Saints- Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois

The Saints could use an upgrade at DT next to Sedric Ellis or at DE across from Will Smith. At this point Liuget could be a steal as he's not rated far behind Fairley as a pure Defensive Tackle. Liuget is a good run stuffer and will be a good complement next to Ellis who is more of a pass rusher.

25. Seattle Seahawks- Jake Locker, QB, Washington

I think Carroll wants his guy at QB in Seattle and neither Hasselback or Whitehurst are that guy This pick would certainly be a fan favorite in Seattle. Locker struggled this year but he still has all the tools to be a good NFL QB. He just needs some development and this could be a perfect situation if they can bring back Hasselback for a year or two and let Locker sit behind him and learn.

26. Baltimore Ravens- Brandon Harris, CB, Miami

The Ravens have needed an upgrade at both CB spots for a few years now. CB's are becoming more and more of a premium in today's NFL with all the pass happy teams. The Ravens had trouble closing teams out this year as they were able to throw on them in the 4th Quarter.

27. Atlanta Falcons- Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

John Abraham looked gassed in the second half of Atlanta's playoff game against the Packers. On the other end of that defensive line the Falcons could use an upgrade over Anderson who has been a bust. At the minimum Clayborn will give them another player to rotate in and keep Abraham fresh.

28. New England Patriots- Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia

The Patriots have needed an elite pass rusher for quite a few years now. Houston will give them a presense coming off the edge that can get after the QB. Between their two first round picks the Pats should be able to upgrade their pass rush and make them the early favorites to win it all next season.

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

The Bears offensive line was inconsistant all last season and it's amazing they made the NFC Championship Game. Some games Forte had nowhere to run and other games Cutler was getting killed in the pocket. Other than Center the Bears need upgrades across the board on the offensive line.

30. New York Jets- Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor

Taylor had a great week at the Senior Bowl and proved himself head and shoulders above any other Nose Tackle in this draft. Kris Jenkins has been injured the previous two seasons and teams haven't had as hard of a time running the ball against the Jets.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers- Benjamin Ijalana, OT/OG, Villanova

The Steelers offensive line was decimated by injury last season and really haven't been very good the past several years. Ijalana is the most versatile lineman in this draft being able to play both Tackle and Guard and the Steelers need help at both spots. There's no way they're going to count on Flozell Adams to be their starter next season at RT.

32. Green Bay Packers- Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB, Purdue

The Packers had a ton of injuries last season and still won the Super Bowl. That tells you they have a ton of depth. They also don't have many pressing team needs. That should allow them to take the best player on the board and best value which is Kerrigan at this point. Kerrigan could play opposite Clay Matthews on passing downs and give them another dynamic pass rusher. The Packers will be playing with the lead often and will need multiple pass rushers as teams will be forced to throw on them.

2nd Round

33. New England Patriots- Aaron Williams, CB, Texas

This is basically the Patriots third first round pick. If they take the best available CB here that will give them an upgrade on all three levels of the defense. You can't have to many good CB's in today's NFL and this will basically give them two first round CB's.

34. Buffalo Bills- Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas

The Bills have already announced that Ryan Fitzpatrick will be their starting QB in 2011 and he deserves to be as he played well last year. That being said Fitzpatrick is not a franchise QB that will take you to the Super Bowl. Mallett could be as he can make all the throws, has good arm strength, and good accuracy. He just needs to develop his footwork and throwing under pressure.

35. Cincinnati Bengals- Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA

Moore is the top Safety in this draft class and is the ball hawking, centerfielder, type of Safety the Bengals have been missing for years. Getting a Safety like Moore will allow the CB's to play more agressive as they won't have to fear a liability in coverage behind them and will allow Zimmer to be more creative in his play calling and game planning. I know the lines need to be built but Moore is the best value left on the board and fills a major need.

36. Denver Broncos- Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State

If Paea didn't have knee surgery recently he would likely be a first round pick. The guy is a physical freak with how strong he is and is going to be a handful for offensive lineman to try to handle. The Broncos are switching to a 4-3 and need to bring in the right type of players to fit that system, especially up front.

37. Cleveland Browns- Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami

Hankerson is the most underrated player in this draft in my opinion. He has all the physical tools to be a legit number one WR. Cleveland may have the worst group of WR's in the NFL and Hankerson would be an immediate upgrade as a weapon for their young QB Colt McCoy.

38. Arizona Cardinals- Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor

The Cardinals have one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. They are likely going to bring in a new QB and will need to get some protection for him. They also have some talented RB's that get no blocking ahead of them.

39. Tennessee Titans- Rodney Hudson, OC, Florida State

The Titans decided not to bring back Kevin Mawea before last season. That left them with a hole at Center. Hudson is one of the more athletic Center's in this draft and has the ability to get out on LB's quickly.

40. Dallas Cowboys- Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

Terrance Newman is getting old and losing his best asset, his track star speed. Mike Jenkins is a pathetic excuse for a football player. He moved out of the way of a tackle on national television letting the ball carrier walk into the end zone untouched. An upgrade at CB is in order.

41. Washington Redskins- Titus Young, WR, Boise State

The Redskins have a desperate need for a playmaker on the outside at WR. Young had a great week at the Senior Bowl, really rising his stock. He has great speed and is being compared to DeSean Jackson.

42. Houston Texans- Jeremy Beal, DE/OLB, Oklahoma

Beal may not end up posting the best numbers at the combine, but if you watch an Oklahoma game the guy simply made a ton of plays. He would be a good fit as a pass rusher coming off the edge, lined up on the same side as Mario Williams.

43. Minnesota Vikings- Mason Foster, OLB, Washington

The Vikings need upgrades at both OLB spots. Teams were able to run on them last season and TE's posted big numbers as they had no LB's that could cover them. With Green Bay having Finley in their division, along with Pettigrew in Detroit, and Olsen in Chicago they need to add an OLB early.

44. Detroit Lions- Curtis Brown, CB, Texas

The Lions need CB's and offensive lineman in this draft. Whichever way they go in the first round they should go opposite in the second. The right move would be to go O line then take the CB in the 2nd as there are a ton of CB's with 2nd round grades.

45. San Francisco 49ers- Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame

I don't think SF is going to get their QB of the future in this draft. What they can do is get the peices in place for next year. A young QB's best friend is a good TE that can catch. Rudolph is the best in this draft.

46. Denver Broncos- Brandon Burton, CB, Utah

Champ Bailey may not be back in Denver next season and even if he is he's getting a little long in the tooth. Across from him an upgrade would be needed anyway with Phillip Rivers and SD's passing game being the class of that division.

47. St. Louis Rams- John Moffitt, OG, Wisconsin

The Rams need to keep building around Sam Bradford. An upgrade at Guard is needed and Stephen Jackson will like this pick as well, getting a road grader up front to clear some holes for him.

48. Oakland Raiders- Ras I Dowling, CB, Virginia

Nmandi Asomoagh is now an unrestricted free agent and I don't see him returning to Oakland unless they franchise tag him. If he leaves there will be a gaping hole at CB. Oakland doesn't have a first round pick and should take advantage of one of these second round CB's as there will be a bunch of CB's coming off the board in the second. As many as eight CB's could come off the board this round.

49. Jacksonville Jaguars- Quinton Carter, FS, Oklahoma

Carter had an excellent week at the Senior Bowl, really showing off his ability to cover. I wouldn't be suprised or opposed if the Bengals took him in the second and he could end up being the first Safety off the board.

50. San Diego Chargers- Allen Bailey, DE, Miami

Even though the Chargers defense was ranked towards the top of the NFL in total yards allowed they weren't as good as that ranking. They played a cupcake schedule and a lot of ball control teams that didn't put up a ton of yards. They need an upgrade at DE and both of their current starters are free agents that they should let walk anyway.

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina

Black the Bucs starting OLB is a free agent and his play has been below average anyway. The Bucs haven't had a solid presense at LB since Derrick Brooks. Carter may have gone higher had he not been suspended in 2010.

52. New York Giants- Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech

Brandon Jacobs was not happy with his role as a back up to Ahmad Bradshaw last year and may not be back in NY next season. Bradshaw can't stay healthy for an entire season. The Giants need a big back like Williams that can carry the entire load if necessary.

53. Indianapolis Colts- Drake Nevis, DT, LSU

The Colts couldn't run the ball or stop the run in 2010. Although a bit undersized Nevis can hold his own against the run and can get after the QB. As long as Peyton Manning is still playing the Colts will be playing with the lead a lot of the time and need defensive lineman that can get after the QB.

54. Philadelphia Eagles- Johnny Patrick, CB, Louisville

The Eagles were torched by the pass many times last season. They play in a division that has many good WR's and need as many good cover guys as they can get. Their best CB is the overrated Asante Samuel and need upgrades immediately.

55. Kansas City Chiefs- Brooks Reed, DE/OLB, Arizona

The Chiefs have a lot of young talent on defense and their fans should be excited as they seem set up to be good for years to come. They are missing that second pass rusher across from Tamba Hali that can make teams pay for paying too much attention to Hali.

56. New Orleans Saints- Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois

Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush can't stay healthy for an entire season between the two of them put together. They can not continue to win by picking up players off the streets and playing them that weekend.

57. Seattle Seahawks- Kendrick Burney, CB, North Carolina

In both the Seahawks playoff games they were lit up through the air. Even though they beat the Saints, Brees threw for over 400 yards and Cutler looked like an all pro against them. They have one good player in their secondary, the rookie Earl Thomas.

58. Baltimore Ravens- Muhammad Wilkerson, DE/DT, Temple

This could end up being a steal for the Ravens, some have Wilkerson as a late first round pick. I don't think he's quite that good but will be an upgrade next to Ngata. The Ravens have had a good defense for years but they haven't been quite as dominant against the run as they used to. It used to be impossible to run on them.

59. Atlanta Falcons- Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland

It's amazing that Roddy White has put up the numbers that he has with absolutely no help at the WR position. Smith will be a major upgrade over Jenkins and looks to be a perfect fit as a number two WR that can make teams pay if they don't pay enough attention to him.

60. New England Patriots- Stefen Wisniewski, OC/OG, Penn State

Neal the current Patriots Center announced that 2011 will be his final year. In fact the entire offensive line is getting old in New England. Wisniewski can play opposite Logan Mankins at Guard for a season then take over at Center in 2012.

61. San Diego Chargers- Christian Ballard, DT/DE, Iowa

Like I said earlier both the Chargers DE's are unresticted free agents. Both of them played below average also. Ballard is a better fit in a 3-4 at DE in my opinion.

62. Chicago Bears- Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina

The Bears defensive line got a lot of praise last year, but mainly it was Julius Peppers carrying that line and teams focusing on Urlacher that caused the defense to be good. Tommie Harris lost his starting job and the Bears need to add someone at DT.

63. Pittsburgh Steelers- Rashad Carmicheal, CB, Virginia Tech

The Steelers mediocre secondary was exposed against the Patriots and Packers last season. Teams that spread it out and throw the ball. Look for Pittsburgh to add some CB's this off season. Imagine how bad their secondary would be if they didn't have Polumalu.

64. Green Bay Packers- Demarcus Love, OT, Arkansas

Love is an above average pass blocker and will be good to add depth behind the aging Chad Clifton at LT. When you have Aaron Rodgers or any elite QB you should be looking to add depth to your offensive line fairly early in every draft. Especially when you're coming off a Super Bowl win and don't have alot of needs. Especially when you won that Super Bowl with 14 players on the IR and three more key players went out during the Super Bowl.