I mock your mock with my mock: 4/11/2008
Draft Tek has their new mock draft up, and STILL they have the Colts drafting TE Dustin Keller in the 2nd round, passing up Chris Johnson, Matt Forte, Marcus Howard, and Cliff Avril. In the 3rd round they pass up Marcus Howard AGAIN for RB Kevin Smith. It seems like, just like the last scenario, the Colts are going RB and TE in the first two rounds, but the players they are taking are inferior to the players we suggest in our mock draft.
I know it is a simulation, but the data entered into this simulation is flawed. TE is not a major "need." The only real major "need" is a back-up pass rusher. The Colts have very few holes, and I really don't think they are going to pass up Cliff Avril once and Marcus Howard TWICE knowing that their one need is back-up DE.
And, I'm sorry, if Polian passes up BOTH Forte and CJ in round 2, he better have a good damn reason why (ie, he's got insider info that both were caught partying with Matt Leinart recently).
Anyway, here's my revised Mock Draft (4/11/2008):
2 (59): RB Chris Johnson, East Carolina
3 (93): DE Marcus Howard, Georgia
4 (127): CB Jack Williams, Kent State
5 (161): WR Arman Shields, Richmond
6 (196): OC Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green
6 (201): DT Carlton Powell, Virginia Tech
6 (202): TE Joey Haynos, Maryland
6 (205): DE Titus Brown, Mississippi State
7 (236): QB Dennis Dixon, Oregon
Yes, I think Dixon will be there, and yes I think the Colts will take a QB in rounds 6 or 7. If not Dixon, maybe Tulsa QB Paul Smith.
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CB?
Isn't there a good TE we could grab in round 4 instead? I would even take another DE at that spot over a CB.
by MasterRWayne on Apr 11, 2008 1:36 PM EDT 0 recs
Why?
Safety position is in good shape with Bob, Bethea, Giordano, and Bullitt. In an emergency, Marlin Jackson is a decent safety, making the need for a good corner (Jack Williams) all the more important.
And no, size is over-rated at CB. We won a Super Bowl in dominating fashion with Jason David as our starting corner, remember?
by BigBlueShoe on
Apr 11, 2008 4:01 PM EDT
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But...
The cover 2 requires big physical corners who almost act as linebackers. Height is not decisive, but it is important.
by MasterRWayne on
Apr 11, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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defensive backs....
by Bullard47 on Apr 11, 2008 2:11 PM EDT 0 recs
Clearly Matt Leinart also
http://deadspin.com/376333/matt-leinart-is-just-asking-for-it-now
by shake n bake on Apr 11, 2008 4:57 PM EDT 0 recs
Holy Crap
by Colts Homer on Apr 11, 2008 5:58 PM EDT 0 recs
These guys get it right
http://www.draftace.com/draft2008/mockdraftround2.htm
I was surprised at the number of mocks that couldn't even get the draft order right (end of the 2nd round was where I was noticing). It's not that hard to look up and it can make a difference.
I saw Chris Johnson passed on once, for Doucet, here
http://walterfootball.com/draft2008_2.php
If that happens we know Marvin is in trouble. They can't put another WR on the field without benching Gonzo or Clark, unless Marvin isn't healthy.
by shake n bake on Apr 11, 2008 10:42 PM EDT 0 recs








