Mock Draft Update - 8 FEB

1. Miami Dolphins – Chris Long, DE, Virginia

Dolphins would consider trading down if they had the right offer, but Long is the perfect pick in Sparano’s 34 defense if they remain.

2. St. Louis Rams – Jake Long, OL, Michigan

Time to find a replacement for Orlando Pace. Meet Jake Long.

t3. Atlanta Falcons – Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College

The Falcons need QB help and Ryan is the top QB. McFadden would be considered, but Ryan is the premier QB and second round won't provide immediate help, whereas it might with RBs.

t4. Oakland Raiders – Glen Dorsey, DT, Oakland

Sapp is gone, time for some youth and Dorsey is the guy.

t5. Kansas City Chiefs – Jeff Otah, OL, Pittsburgh

Needs all over the place for the Chiefs. Offensive line is definitely very high on the list. Dorsey still being on the board is a ridiculous shock and a big temptation for the Chiefs and also any other 43 team, so don’t rule out a trade down.

6. New York Jets – Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas

McFadden’s stock is dropping a little, and the Jets have a hard time passing him over.

7. New England Patriots – Vernon Gholston, OLB, OSU

The rich get richer. Gholston goes from college DE to the perfect 3-4 OLB.

8. Baltimore Ravens – Keith Rivers, LB, USC

Maybe the Ravens go QB, but it seems that there is some sentiment there is enough talent in the organisation. A young LB would be great to add the spark back to the 'D'.

9. Cincinnati Bengals – Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC

The Bengals need some more help on Defense, and DT has been a weak position. Ellis should be a big contributor early.

10. New Orleans Saints – Mike Jenkins, CB, USF

Defense is where the holes are for the Saints. Cornerback is a primary need and the Saints can get a top CB.

11. Buffalo Bills – Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy

If Rivers is available here, the Bills may opt for a LB, but if not, CB is a presser.

12. Denver Broncos – Sam Baker, OT, USC

Safety is a strong chance, but the Broncos need more up front.

13. Carolina Panthers – Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas

Panthers would seriously consider one of the Top 3 QB’s here, but in this mock, they go for a top CB to add to the unit. Talib gives return value as well. Brohm will be tempting.

14. Chicago Bears – Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville

Bears still looking for a franchise QB. Brohm is the man for them and should be a great pick. They might even consider moving up so the Panthers don't grab him.

15. Detroit Lions – Ryan Clady, OT, Boise

Pass rush was a problem for Jon Kitna, so time to develop some line plans. A CB or DE would also be handy.

16. Arizona Cardinals – Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas

Unsure if they will keep Edge around with his cap number, the Cards need a viable alternative. Felix Jones was the ‘other’ back at Arkansas, but he will still be a top pro and in a Whisenhunt system should start as a rookie.

17. Minnesota Vikings – Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma

If one of the QB’s are available and the Vikings decide Tarvaris Jackson isn’t their solution a QB might be the pick, but apart from that, the Vikes need some receiving help to work with their run game.

18. Houston Texans – DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal

A RB here is a chance, but one of the top receivers and returners will help greatly.

19. Philadelphia Eagles – Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan

The Eagles need another WR target and Manningham is a big play guy.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina

The Bucs are a hard team to predict when drafting. The Bucs would love a stron interior guy with youth to energize the D. Don’t be surprised to see an OL or WR here. How about a roughie here with a QB pick. Probably will consider in second round.

21. Washington Redskins – Calais Campbell, DE, Miami

A pass rusher is the likely option, but the Redskins need to replace the departed Sean Taylor, and Kenny Phillips could be a candidate there, but the big DE gets the pick.

22. Dallas Cowboys – Limas Sweed, WR, Texas

Terry Glenn and TO are getting old and have had their injury problems. Sweed stays in Texas as Romo’s new favourite target.

23. Pittsburgh Steelers – Godser Cherilus, OL, Boston College

The aging Steelers OLine struggled this past season as evidenced by the Jags domination. Time to bring in some youth.

24. Tennessee Titans – Derrick Harvey, DE, UF

WR could also be an option here, but a first round pass rusher should add plenty to the Titans.

*25. Seattle Seahawks – Jonathon Stewart, RB, Oregon

TE could be an option here, but Shaun Alexander is aging and here is a chance to draft his replacement, the standout runner from the Pac-10.

28. Jacksonville Jaguars – Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson

D Line depth was a problem last year and Merling has the athleticism to be a standout pass rusher as he stays instate.

27. San Diego Chargers – Curtis Lofton, LB, Oklahoma

Not too many huge needs for the Chargers. More speed and athleticism would help greatly and Lofton fits the bill as an inside guy in the 3-4.

28. Dallas Cowboys – Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois

Julius Jones will be gone and the Cowboys will be hoping to have another back to work in tandem with Marion Barber.

29. San Francisco 49'ers– Kenny Phillips, S, Miami

The Niners get lucky as Phillips slips to them in a great pickup for the defense.

30. Green Bay Packers – Fred Davis, TE, USC

The pack missed a reliable TE target and with Bubba Franks aging, here is the chance. A WR or RB could also be a chance here, but could be had next round.

*31 New England Patriots – Pick forfeited due to Spygate

32. New York Giants – Ali Highsmith, LB, LSU

Hard to imagine the dominating defense from the Superbowl could use more, but LB is a position of need for the Giants.

Some late round thoughts:

- Carolina to take Chad Henne in the second

- Chicago will look RB or WR in Round 2.

- Woodson gets a shot in Baltimore.

- Miami surely goes WR with the top of the second.

- My roughie for the day - Joe Flacco to the Pats at the end of the second.

A full second round to come in a week or so.