Mock Draft Thread

I'm just getting back into draft news. Are there other mock's that have Claiborne falling to us? Last I checked he was top 5 to the Vikings I think and if we wanted corner, we were gonna have to take the kid from Alabama.

I'm not complaining. I'd love Claiborne to be a Panther.

 

The Brockers kid is intriguing. I don't view him as a typical DT because of his height. When I think DT, I think Vince Wilfork or Ngata from the Ravens, the shorter space eater guys that can penetrate.

But, if you look at the Giants the last 4-5 years, it seems like they are playing 4 DE's on their front four most of the time. They got 2 rings out of it so a guy like Brockers may work.

I did see where someone said earlier that he is raw. That would concern me some.

 

what little i've seen, i'm with C&M. he doesn't look good to me.

 

That's a great point.
Giants D line:

TUCK 6'4 276
CANTY 6'7 317
JOSEPH 6'4 328
PIERRE-PAUL 6'5 278
UMENYIORA 6'3 255

Speaking of Paul, Giants gambled on his unique but raw talent. Needless to say, the gamble payed off.

 

JPP was a more productive player at South Florida than Brockers was at LSU. I guess it was a gamble in that he was from a non-traditional school, but everyone knew that JPP was an athletic freak. Brockers wasn't even discussed as a potential first rounder until the last couple of months, and that's only happening because DT is so awful in this draft.

 

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=6153

 

that's just stupid. tannehill won't go that high.

sorry. in a pissy mood this morning for some reason.

 

In all seriousness, not only is that ridiculously high for Tannehill, but Miami is looking to win now. They might draft a QB in the 2nd or 3rd, but they're going to go hard after Matt Flynn.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/25/lsus-brockers-generates-buzz-at-combine-weigh-in/

 

Panthers Could Opt For Tackle in First Round

Published Feb. 15, 2012
By Charlie Campbell - @draftcampbell

An interesting team to keep an eye on in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft is the Carolina Panthers. After enjoying a rebound season led by star rookie quarterback Cam Newton, the Panthers appear to be on the up as they go into year two under head coach Ron Rivera. In 2011, Carolina produced big point totals on a weekly basis, but struggled to stop anyone on the defensive side of the ball. As a result, they lost a lot of high scoring shootouts.

With the defense being a clear weakness, many have penciled in the Panthers to focus on the defensive side of the football with their first-round pick. That is definitely possible as they could use help at cornerback and defensive tackle. Even though Carolina has a huge need to upgrade the talent of their defense, they also could pursue an offensive tackle.

Left tackle Jordan Gross turns 32 this year, and Carolina has to start thinking of his long-term replacement. Jeff Otah has had a two-year knee injury and his long-term future is in question. The Panthers are optimistic that they won't be picking in the top half of the draft over the next few years, and they know that landing a franchise left tackle is very difficult to do in the later half of the first round. As a result, Carolina will consider Iowa tackle Riley Reiff and Stanford tackle Jonathan Martin.

Reiff is the more polished pass protector, while Martin is a much better run blocker. Right now, many believe that Reiff won't make to the Panthers pick at No. 8 or 9, but a lot can change in leading up the draft. Martin could start his career on the right side for Carolina and move over to left tackle after Gross calls it a career. If Carolina opts to pass on Martin or Reiff, they'll have a hole at tackle for years to come. Therefore, even though they badly need defensive help, this may be the time for them to add an offensive tackle who can protect Cam Newton through the prime years of his career.

http://walterfootball.com/nfldraftrumormill.php