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After a hiaitus for 3 months, we are back and the off-season training has our minds and typing fingers in top shape. Lets kick it off with a Mock Draft!

Round 1 Mock Draft

1. Detroit – Matthew Stafford, QB, UGA

I think Curry is a better player, but a team coming from the bottom up needs someone to become the face, even if Culpepper is the man to start this season. If they were guaranteed to get the #1 pick next year I would take Curry now and Bradford next year, but…

2. St Louis – Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

The complete player brings some much needed athleticism and playmaking on defense.

3. Kansas City – Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas

The Chiefs need some playmakers on defense and Orakpo is a specimen. I also think if Crabtree was 100% he might be a shot.

4. Seattle - Jason Smith, OT, Baylor

Smith or Monroe are the top two tackles, but Smith’s athleticism gets him the nod to help be the future beyond Walter Jones.

5. Cleveland Browns – Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

The Browns take whoever the Seahawks don’t to sure up their protection.

6. Cincinnati – Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech

The best WR will immediately fill Housh’s spot opposite Ocho Cinco/

7. Oakland – Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri

Al Davis loves speed and they need another explosive playmaker, so here is Maclin, even if a few spots higher than valued.

8. Jacksonville – BJ Raji, DT, Boston College

Everyone has the Jags thinking O line, but after getting Tra Thomas and the top two tackles are gone, they need another presence on the inside. Andre Smith is still a chance here.

9. Green Bay – Everette Brown, DE/OLB, FSU

The ideal player for the outside backer in the Packers 3-4 they are installing.

10. San Francisco – Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss

QB is going to be a popular pick, but the Niners are probably wary of a first round QB pick so soon after Alex Smith. Here they get someone to play RT opposite Joe Staley.

11. Buffalo – Andre Smith, OT, Alabama

The run on quality tackles is on here. The Bills get a true talent to help Trent Edwards development.

12. Denver Broncos – Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

If they get the right offer from Tampa maybe they take Sanchez here, but for now, with Cutler at QB, they add a 3-4 DE to fit their system and a good value pick also.

13. Washington – Aaron Maybin. DE. Penn State

With Haynesworth on the inside and Jason Taylor gone, here is a fine pass rusher to spark the Redskins.

14. New Orleans Saints – Malcolm Jenkins, DB, Ohio State

Is her a CB or Safety? Who cares, the Saints need both and Jenkins is a great player.

15. Houston - Beanie Wells, RB, Ohio State

Back to Back buckeyes. The first RB taken is Wells who fits the zone scheme in Houston better than Moreno and is a great complement to Slaton.

16. San Diego – Knowshon Moreno, RB, UGA

The Chargers will happily build for the future with Moreno in the backfield, even if LT returns. Sproles isn’t the all season back and Moreno can be all that LT was in the passing and running game.

17. New York Jets – Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

Sanchez could be very tempting here, but the Jets need speed outside and Harvin is electric.

18. Chicago – Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

The Bears stay in-state for the needed help for their aging secondary. With some good WR on offer still available they could be tempting, but look for them to go WR in Round 2.

19. Tampa Bay – Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

Tampa could be tempted to trade up to secure Sanchez if he gets past the 49ers, but here they get him anyway to start the Raheem Morris era.

20. Detroit – Brian Cushing, LB, USC

They get a top LB and a top QB in Round 1. A good outing. Maybe if they had gone the other way they still might have been successful.

21. Philadelphia – Eben Britton, OT, Arizona

The Eagles were eyeing off one of the top 2 runners, but instead start the youth movement on OL.

22. Minnesota – Max Unger, OL, Oregon

Matt Birk is gone, so young depth up front is needed, even if a bit of a reach.

23. New England – Clay Matthews, LB, USC

Matthews is a good fit for the 3-4 and is a Belichick type of player, a possible replacement instantly for Vrabel.

24. Atlanta – Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

That is 3 USC LB gone in the 1^st. The Falcons look to replace Keith Brooking here.

25. Miami – Larry English, DE/OLB, NIU

The athletic English fits the mold for the 3-4 and will be the choice over a possible WR.

26. Baltimore Ravens – DJ Moore, CB, Vanderbilt

Samari Rolle is gone, Chris McCallister is aging. Time for some youth at CB/

27. Indianapolis – Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

The Colts need to fix their inside run defense and the big guy from the Rebels is the man. A WR like Nicks would be a strong possibility also.

28. Philadelphia – Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC

Nicks is possibly the most polished WR in the draft and an immediate upgrade to their corps.

29. New York Giants – Darius Hayward-Bey, WR, Maryland

We saw how they struggled without Plaxico, so now they need a big athletic target along with their little hands guys and Hayward-Bey is the deep threat.

30. Tennessee – Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee

The home state product gives the Titans some edge rush. If one of the top wideouts remains, it will be a tough decision.

31. Arizona – Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut

The Cards need someone to run with Hightower, so Brown offers versatility in the run game and catching passes.

32. Pittsburgh – Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest

Two Wake players in Round 1??? What is happening here? The Steelers need CB help after the departure of McFadden and Smith is next in line.