In keeping with the top 10 list theme I decided to get creative here and predict the top 10 picks of the 2009 NFL draft based on current records to determine the draft order. Obviously things are going to change before the end of the season.
1. Detroit-Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
With John Kitna out for the season and Dan Orlovsky probably not the long-term solution at quarterback, the new management of the Lions will want to draft a quarterback for the future. It’s really a tossup between Sanchez and Stafford as to who the first qb drafted is.
2. Cincinnati-Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
The team was once searching for a defense to help out their explosive offense, now they need help pretty much everywhere. A front seven defender makes the most sense, but with none worthy of this pick, the Bengals land the franchise left tackle every team covets.
3. Kansas City-Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
This team is in desperate need of a quarterback. With Sanchez being taken number one, Stafford is the next best available quarterback. Some teams might have Stafford ahead of Sanchez on their draft board. The Chiefs finally land their franchise quarterback.
4. Oakland-Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech
Johnson has as much potential as any defender in this draft, and could put on a show in the post season. He has had a solid season, but is still picked based on potential. The Raiders love big time athletes, and Johnson is pound for pound the best.
5. Seattle-Andre Smith, OL, Alabama
A WR is tempting here as both Crabtree and Maclin are available, but it is too high for either. So the Seahawks grab Walter Jones’ eventual replacement and a guy that
could help out along the line immediately at guard or tackle.
6. Saint Louis-Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
Jenkins is the top corner in the draft and arguably the best player on the board. That’s the ideal fit for a team looking for secondary help.
7. San Francisco-Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
The kid is a stud. He’ll bring the type of go to capability the 9ers have lacked since the days of Jerry Rice.
8. Houston-Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
Texans happy to have this playmaker fall down to 8. Should form a potent 1-2 punch with Andre Johnson on the edge. Maclin is also a dangerous kick returner and can take it to the house on every kickoff.
1. Detroit-Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
With John Kitna out for the season and Dan Orlovsky probably not the long-term solution at quarterback, the new management of the Lions will want to draft a quarterback for the future. It’s really a tossup between Sanchez and Stafford as to who the first qb drafted is.
2. Cincinnati-Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
The team was once searching for a defense to help out their explosive offense, now they need help pretty much everywhere. A front seven defender makes the most sense, but with none worthy of this pick, the Bengals land the franchise left tackle every team covets.
3. Kansas City-Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
This team is in desperate need of a quarterback. With Sanchez being taken number one, Stafford is the next best available quarterback. Some teams might have Stafford ahead of Sanchez on their draft board. The Chiefs finally land their franchise quarterback.
4. Oakland-Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech
Johnson has as much potential as any defender in this draft, and could put on a show in the post season. He has had a solid season, but is still picked based on potential. The Raiders love big time athletes, and Johnson is pound for pound the best.
5. Seattle-Andre Smith, OL, Alabama
A WR is tempting here as both Crabtree and Maclin are available, but it is too high for either. So the Seahawks grab Walter Jones’ eventual replacement and a guy that
could help out along the line immediately at guard or tackle.6. Saint Louis-Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
Jenkins is the top corner in the draft and arguably the best player on the board. That’s the ideal fit for a team looking for secondary help.
7. San Francisco-Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
The kid is a stud. He’ll bring the type of go to capability the 9ers have lacked since the days of Jerry Rice.
8. Houston-Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
Texans happy to have this playmaker fall down to 8. Should form a potent 1-2 punch with Andre Johnson on the edge. Maclin is also a dangerous kick returner and can take it to the house on every kickoff.
9. Cleveland-Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
Davis should provide some immediate help for a team that can’t defend the pass.
10. Jacksonville-James Lauranitis, LB, Ohio State
Laurinaitis should become a favorite of Jack Del-Rio immediately. His toughness and playmaking ability make him a great selection at this point.
2 comments:
I think the Lions will try to stick with Culpepper as long as he's serviceable. Like the Bungals, the Lions need help everywhere except receiver and running back. They have a terrible pass and rush defense so with Matt Millen gone I think they will draft defense. However, I think it would be a good move to draft a QB. I wouldn't mind if they would draft a QB at 18, either (like Graham Harrell).
Michael Oher's going to go first, I think.
You should read Michael Lewis' The Blind Side about Oher and the left tackle position.
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