Mock Draft -- LETS GO!

TRADES

I would like to give up next years fourth for : Aaron Maybin, DE, Buffalo: He was drafted 2 years ago and was an extremely good player in college. He has a crazy quick first step and seriously looked like he was gonna explode in the NFL. Unfortunantely, he got stuck in the bills new 3-4 scheme and doesn't fit well. Some said he may be cut but we could have this nice talent for cheap. He can either become a great player or a situational pass rusher.

Re-Signings

Danny Amendola: Best up and coming slot receiver in the game. Was just unbelievable last year. No questions asked we need to retain him long time.

Cliff Ryan: Can develop into something special. He came on last year but then was put on IR because of the migrane problems he had.

Gary Gibson: Good in the rotation. Did pretty good this year. Provides solid depth as well.

Mark Clayton: An outstanding addition. I would love to see him explode in McD's system. He looked brilliant last year before his season ending injury.

FREE AGENCY

James Anderson, OLB, Carolina: This guy exploded on the scene this year. He is a great player and will fill a big hole in our defense. Not a huge name so the price would be reasonable.

Justin Blalock, OG, Falcons: A solid run blocker that could make some big holes for SJ. We seriously need to get a new OG because Goldberg is not performing. He will be a free agent that also is a smaller name so he wouldn't break the bank but would be a solid addition.

DRAFT

1: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama: We have a huge need at #1 WR. This kid will be something special working with Sam Bradford. They will grow together and will both flourish in McD's system. Excited to see him in a rams uniform.

2: Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA: This kid is a top rated safety and a great talent. Would love to see him convert to SS and play along side O.J Atogwe. He is ready to play from day 1 and would improve our secondary immensely.

3. Jeremy Beal, DE, Oklahoma: We need an eventual replacement to James Hall and here he is. Hard working kid who can rush the passer well and is good at stopping the run. Will rotate for the year but will have the job eventually.

4. Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia: Fast electrifying runner who will be SJ's change of pace back. He is quick out of the backfield and can catch the ball. Can score every time he touches the ball.

5. Dontay Moch, OLB, Nevada: I truly think he will be drafted here because he needs some polish. He is an athletic freak who runs a 4.2 for a LB. Could be the last piece of our LB corps starting alongside James Laurinaitis and James Anderson.

6. Lee Ziemba, G, Auburn: Good value here. He is a big guy who could possible replace Jacob Bell because he is nothing above average making a ton of money. This kid is also good depth being able to start at guard and tackle.

7. Stanley Havili, FB, USC: We need a replacement for the worn out Mike Karney. This kid will be blocking for Mr. Jackson.

If I'm being honest, I'm not that crazy about it. You have the Rams acquiring two players whom I don't believe will amount to much as 4-3 DE. Maybin is simply a bust who didn't do anything even before Buffalo shifted to a 3-4, and I think Beal's future is at 3-4 OLB.

Free agency looks good and obviously I like Jones in the first round. I'm really not crazy, though, about drafting Moore just to shift him to strong safety. I think the fourth round is probably too high for a post-Senior Bowl 160-pound Devine. Maybe swap him with Moch, but really, Dontay could go higher. In fact, the same could be said for your final two selections as well, but that's a nitpicky point when talking about prospect value on Day Three.

I appreciate that you're trying to do some different stuff, but this one wasn't one of my favorites.

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Originally Posted by Nick

If I'm being honest, I'm not that crazy about it. You have the Rams acquiring two players whom I don't believe will amount to much as 4-3 DE. Maybin is simply a bust who didn't do anything even before Buffalo shifted to a 3-4, and I think Beal's future is at 3-4 OLB.

Free agency looks good and obviously I like Jones in the first round. I'm really not crazy, though, about drafting Moore just to shift him to strong safety. I think the fourth round is probably too high for a post-Senior Bowl 160-pound Devine. Maybe swap him with Moch, but really, Dontay could go higher. In fact, the same could be said for your final two selections as well, but that's a nitpicky point when talking about prospect value on Day Three.

I appreciate that you're trying to do some different stuff, but this one wasn't one of my favorites.

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Really? I appreciate your insight although I thought this would be a solid off season. I guess were all entitled to our own opinions.

No problem, you can't expect everyone to agree on everything. I'm wrong on things quite often. I'm sure my wife will attest to that. :)