Brookhaven Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Rick Gosselin's NFL mock draft (4/18)11:46 AM CDT on Friday, April 18, 2008Bill Parcells won his first Super Bowl ring with a relentless pass rush.The linebacker-driven 3-4 scheme of his New York Giants finished second in the NFL in sacks in 1986 with 59. Lawrence Taylor led the league with 20½ sacks on the way to being named the NFL's Most Valuable Player.Now that Parcells is running the show with the Miami Dolphins, he wants to have the first overall selection in the 2008 NFL draft under contract before he makes the selection April 26.If Michigan's Jake Long doesn't want the honor of becoming the first offensive lineman selected first overall in 11 years, look for Parcells to shift his attention quickly to a defensive player.Ohio State's Vernon Gholston is the best pass rusher in this draft and those 1986 Giants taught Parcells the value of a pass rush on Sunday afternoons in the fall.So give Gholston to the Dolphins in the second mock draft offering from The Dallas Morning News. The first one last weekend was based on best available player. This one places a greater emphasis on team need.Team Player Pos. School1. Miami Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State Comment: He'd move to OLB in a 3-4 scheme2. St. Louis Jake Long OT Michigan Comment: Rams QB Marc Bulger gets pummeled every week3. Atlanta Glenn Dorsey DT LSU Comment: Help arrives for NFL's 26th-ranked run defense4. Oakland Chris Long DE Virginia Comment: Long's father Howie was Raiders Hall of Famer5. Kansas City Ryan Clady OT Boise State Comment: Chiefs quarterbacks sacked AFC-high 55 times6. NY Jets Darren McFadden RB Arkansas Comment: RB Thomas Jones was good, McFadden can be great7. New England Leodis McKelvin CB Troy Comment: Departure of Asante Samuel leaves a hole8. Baltimore Matt Ryan QB Boston College Comment: Passing attack needs an overhaul9. Cincinnati Keith Rivers LB Southern Cal Comment: Leading tackler Landon Johnson left in free agency10. New Orleans Sedrick Ellis DT Southern Cal Comment: The defensive tackle board will empty out quickly11. Buffalo Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Tennessee State Comment: Most talented coverage player on the board12. Denver Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois Comment: Has the big-play flair of Clinton Portis13. Carolina Branden Albert G Virginia Comment: NFL's 29th-ranked offense needs better blockers14. Chicago Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon Comment: Can be a two-back complement to Cedric Benson15. Detroit Derrick Harvey DE Florida Comment: No more WRs in the first it's time to address defense16. Arizona Mike Jenkins CB South Florida Comment: You can't have enough cover corners in NFC West17. Minnesota Jeff Otah OT Pittsburgh Comment: The holes will become wider for Adrian Peterson18. Houston Chris Williams OT Vanderbilt Comment: No. 1 draft day need left offensive tackle19. Philadelphia Devin Thomas WR Michigan State Comment: His speed will stretch defenses for RB Brian Westbrook20. Tampa Bay Jamaal Charles RB Texas Comment: The Buccaneers are desperate for some long runs21. Washington Kentwan Balmer DE North Carolina Comment: Can't have enough defensive size up front in NFC East22. Dallas DeSean Jackson WR California Comment: His punt returns mean shorter fields for Tony Romo23. Pittsburgh Jerod Mayo LB Tennessee Comment: No one loves linebackers like the Steelers24. Tennessee Felix Jones RB Arkansas Comment: No. 1 draft day need offensive speed25. Seattle James Hardy WR Indiana Comment: Big WR to complement all the little ones at Seattle26. Jacksonville Phillip Merling DE Clemson Comment: Jaguars must replace two starting defensive linemen27. San Diego Chris Johnson RB East Carolina Comment: Replaces Michael Turner as RB LaDainian Tomlinson's caddie28. Dallas Aqib Talib CB Kansas Comment: The Cowboys might trade this pick29. San Francisco Brian Brohm QB Louisville Comment: It doesn't appear Alex Smith is the answer30. Green Bay Fred Davis TE Southern Cal Comment: A young QB will need quality underneath receivers31. NY Giants Limas Sweed WR Texas Comment: The Giants love size on the flank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris30277 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 There is no way the bucs take Jamaal Charles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 It is a good mock draft to me as longs as we get Glenn Dorsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draftnut57 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I can see why he is known for his rankings and not Mocks here are you some (NO WAYS) from me on this Mock..........1. NO way will Miami take Gholston , if they went DE it would be Chis Long for sure .2. No way will Sed Ellis fall to 10 , Somone would trade up Before that happens.3. No way will Jamall Charles go in the First round Much less that high.Now three things I see that he agrees with me on that a lot do not see. Here are some (YES WAYS) ................1. I'm glad sombody sees how good Jonathan Stewart is , and has him ranked where he should be , same to be said for Chris Johnson even thou I don't think Chris goes that high I do think he will go higher than most Mocks have him which is around the bottom of the Round two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansincebartkowski Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Team Player Pos. School1. Miami Vernon Gholston DE Ohio StateComment: He'd move to OLB in a 3-4 scheme2. St. Louis Jake Long OT MichiganComment: Rams QB Marc Bulger gets pummeled every week3. Atlanta Glenn Dorsey DT LSUComment: Help arrives for NFL's 26th-ranked run defense4. Oakland Chris Long DE VirginiaComment: Long's father Howie was Raiders Hall of Famer5. Kansas City Ryan Clady OT Boise StateComment: Chiefs quarterbacks sacked AFC-high 55 times6. NY Jets Darren McFadden RB ArkansasComment: RB Thomas Jones was good, McFadden can be great7. New England Leodis McKelvin CB TroyComment: Departure of Asante Samuel leaves a hole8. Baltimore Matt Ryan QB Boston CollegeComment: Passing attack needs an overhaul9. Cincinnati Keith Rivers LB Southern CalComment: Leading tackler Landon Johnson left in free agency10. New Orleans Sedrick Ellis DT Southern CalComment: The defensive tackle board will empty out quickly11. Buffalo Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Tennessee StateComment: Most talented coverage player on the board12. Denver Rashard Mendenhall RB IllinoisComment: Has the big-play flair of Clinton Portis13. Carolina Branden Albert G VirginiaComment: NFL's 29th-ranked offense needs better blockers14. Chicago Jonathan Stewart RB OregonComment: Can be a two-back complement to Cedric Benson15. Detroit Derrick Harvey DE FloridaComment: No more WRs in the first it's time to address defense16. Arizona Mike Jenkins CB South FloridaComment: You can't have enough cover corners in NFC West17. Minnesota Jeff Otah OT PittsburghComment: The holes will become wider for Adrian Peterson18. Houston Chris Williams OT VanderbiltComment: No. 1 draft day need left offensive tackle19. Philadelphia Devin Thomas WR Michigan StateComment: His speed will stretch defenses for RB Brian Westbrook20. Tampa Bay Jamaal Charles RB TexasComment: The Buccaneers are desperate for some long runs21. Washington Kentwan Balmer DE North CarolinaComment: Can't have enough defensive size up front in NFC East22. Dallas DeSean Jackson WR CaliforniaComment: His punt returns mean shorter fields for Tony Romo23. Pittsburgh Jerod Mayo LB TennesseeComment: No one loves linebackers like the Steelers24. Tennessee Felix Jones RB ArkansasComment: No. 1 draft day need offensive speed25. Seattle James Hardy WR IndianaComment: Big WR to complement all the little ones at Seattle26. Jacksonville Phillip Merling DE ClemsonComment: Jaguars must replace two starting defensive linemen27. San Diego Chris Johnson RB East CarolinaComment: Replaces Michael Turner as RB LaDainian Tomlinson's caddie28. Dallas Aqib Talib CB KansasComment: The Cowboys might trade this pick29. San Francisco Brian Brohm QB LouisvilleComment: It doesn't appear Alex Smith is the answer30. Green Bay Fred Davis TE Southern CalComment: A young QB will need quality underneath receivers31. NY Giants Limas Sweed WR TexasComment: The Giants love size on the flankIf the FO wants Brohm, a Dallas trade would be to their advantage, personally, this draft makes Henne/Flacco/JJohnson aqvailable to us in the 2nd easily so why waste the 3rd pick and lose out on Dorsey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draftnut57 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I happen to agree with Mel Kiper in that I think Joe Flacco will be the 2nd best QB in this draft and could end up being the best in about 4 years. I don't agree with Mel on a lot of things but I do here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcondawg51 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The Steelers will not pick ILB in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Draftnut57 (4/19/2008)I happen to agree with Mel Kiper in that I think Joe Flacco will be the 2nd best QB in this draft and could end up being the best in about 4 years.No he won't be. :laugh:Henne will end up being the 2nd best QB in this draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 falcondawg51 (4/19/2008)The Steelers will not pick ILB in the first round.As a Steeler fan, I absolutely agree.No way in ****. THey're going OL in the first. They need it. Ben got killed last year. It's a testament to how good he is that he put up the #'s he did last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FALCONFAN4LIFE Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 chris30277 (4/19/2008)There is no way the bucs take Jamaal Charles...lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbirdfan Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Draftnut57 (4/19/2008)I can see why he is known for his rankings and not Mocks here are you some (NO WAYS) from me on this Mock..........1. NO way will Miami take Gholston , if they went DE it would be Chis Long for sure .2. No way will Sed Ellis fall to 10 , Somone would trade up Before that happens.3. No way will Jamall Charles go in the First round Much less that high.Now three things I see that he agrees with me on that a lot do not see. Here are some (YES WAYS) ................1. I'm glad sombody sees how good Jonathan Stewart is , and has him ranked where he should be , same to be said for Chris Johnson even thou I don't think Chris goes that high I do think he will go higher than most Mocks have him which is around the bottom of the Round two. He IS known for his Mocks as he is #1 in accuracy. His final is due out around Thursday -Friday and it is close to dead nuts every year. (Followed Goose for many years) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyoshot Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Absolutely no chance 49ers take Brian Brohm in the first. I think Alex Smith is a bust, but the 49ers obviously do not agree with me since they extended his contract. If anyone takes Alex Smith's job it will be Shaun Hill, and they won't have to waste a first round pick for that to happen.No way the Steelers take an ILB in the first round when they need an olineman so badly. Despite the fact they made the playoffs, they gave up 47 sacks last year. The fact that they even made the playoffs is a testament to a great defense (except for the Patriots game).No I'll admit, the Bucs need to find depth behind Cadillac Williams, so Goslein does have a point. However, with Warrick Dunn, Earnest Graham, and Michael Bennett, they don't need it that bad. Jamaal Charles is not a first round pick by anyone in my opinion, especially not the Bucs at 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 dyoshot (4/19/2008)Absolutely no chance 49ers take Brian Brohm in the first. I think Alex Smith is a bust, but the 49ers obviously do not agree with me since they extended his contract. If anyone takes Alex Smith's job it will be Shaun Hill, and they won't have to waste a first round pick for that to happen.No way the Steelers take an ILB in the first round when they need an olineman so badly. Despite the fact they made the playoffs, they gave up 47 sacks last year. The fact that they even made the playoffs is a testament to a great defense (except for the Patriots game).No I'll admit, the Bucs need to find depth behind Cadillac Williams, so Goslein does have a point. However, with Warrick Dunn, Earnest Graham, and Michael Bennett, they don't need it that bad. Jamaal Charles is not a first round pick by anyone in my opinion, especially not the Bucs at 20.As a Steeler fan, the defense wasn't all that great either last season. At least by Steeler standards. Ben carried that team last year, BAR NONE! And anyone who says he isn't a franchise QB and not worth the 100 MIL is delusional. If it wasn't for him last year, the Steelers wouldn't of made the playoffs much less win the division.the 47 sacks was a franchise record, yet Ben still managed to throw for 3,400 yds and 32 TD's. Imagine what he would of done if the sack total was half-that. Goose is pretty accurate like TBF said, but no way do the 9'ers take a QB. I do agree w/you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam or phe Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 MY brain cant believe what its taking in, Vernon Gholston 1st? thats obserd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Best Falcon Fan Ever!!! Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 as a falcon fan i would be elated to see dorsey drafted. also as a falcons fan i would love to see brian brohm taken in the 30's because that guy is crap. same with henne and flacco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The Best Falcon Fan Ever!!! (4/19/2008)i would love to see brian brohm taken in the 30's because that guy is crap.*sigh* Yet another poster who is uneducated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Best Falcon Fan Ever!!! Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Matthew Pritts (4/19/2008)The Best Falcon Fan Ever!!! (4/19/2008)i would love to see brian brohm taken in the 30's because that guy is crap.*sigh* Yet another poster who is uneducated.says the uga fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 IMO Alex Smith gets another 1-2 years now that Martz is there to work his QB magic. If there is anyone who can make Smith play up to his #1 overall potential it is Martz.I wouldnt be suprised if SMith threw for 3500-4000 yards this year if SF can nab a top WR like Devin Thomas or Limas Sweed in round one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Best Falcon Fan Ever!!! Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 being a fan of the atlanta falcons, i would like to say that brian brohm is not good. he couldn't pick up a college scheme in 1 offseason. that means, he'll never pick up an nfl scheme. he's jeff george dumb. same with flacco, flacco had to drop down to d2 just to compete, mentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 chris30277 (4/19/2008)There is no way the bucs take Jamaal Charles...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The Best Falcon Fan Ever!!! (4/19/2008)Matthew Pritts (4/19/2008)The Best Falcon Fan Ever!!! (4/19/2008)i would love to see brian brohm taken in the 30's because that guy is crap.*sigh* Yet another poster who is uneducated.says the uga fan. Yes I am, but I also believe that Shockley isn't NFL material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDash Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Chris Long>Dorsey even at DT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick h Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The Best Falcon Fan Ever!!! (4/19/2008)being a fan of the atlanta falcons, i would like to say that brian brohm is not good. he couldn't pick up a college scheme in 1 offseason. that means, he'll never pick up an nfl scheme. he's jeff george dumb. same with flacco, flacco had to drop down to d2 just to compete, mentally.i believe you're the one that is jeff george dumb. everybody(besides you) knows that brohm is by far the most analytical qb of this draft and most ready to be handed an nfl playbook and actually understand it. if you're talking about kragthorpe coming in at ul, well look at brohm's numbers last year dumb***. if this happens 37 and 103 for 27 or 28 to get brohm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The Best Falcon Fan Ever!!! (4/19/2008)i would like to say that brian brohm is not good. he couldn't pick up a college scheme in 1 offseason.If that's the case then how come he had his best season(senior year) last year in a new system w/ a new coach. He had 30TD's/12INT's and a 65.3 % rate last year w/a new system and coach as opposed to 16TD's/5INT's and a 64% rate his Junior year.GTFO you clown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 iDash (4/19/2008)Chris Long>Dorsey even at DT!:laugh: Thanks for the laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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