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re: 2013 NFL Draft -- Saints Mock Draft Compliation
Posted on 3/18/13 at 8:04 pm to blueslover
Posted on 3/18/13 at 8:04 pm to blueslover
Pat Kirwan
1. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
(2-14) Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan: Fisher was my pick last week and will remain the Chiefs' pick. Nothing they have done in free agency would indicate they are headed in a different direction.
2. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
(2-14) Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M: The Jags have many needs but Joeckel will be the highest-ranked player on their board and a 10-year starter.
3. OAKLAND RAIDERS
(4-12) Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida: Nothing new on the Raiders' front as they take an instant starter on a porous defense.
4. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
(4-12) Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama: The Eagles may consider QB Geno Smith in this spot but they may come back in the second round for a QB like EJ Manuel.
5. DETROIT LIONS
(4-12) Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU: After watching a few more LSU games especially the Washington game I can see the rare athletic ability in Mingo. He reminds me of Jason Taylor but quicker.
6. CLEVELAND BROWNS
(5-11) Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia: Granted they signed Paul Kruger but to put Jones 74 plays behind the line of scrimmage on the opposite side makes the Brown defense dangerous.
7. ARIZONA CARDINALS
(5-11) Matt Barkley, QB, Southern California: The rumors about the Cardinals passing on a QB in the first round are hard to believe considering the offense would be left to Drew Stanton and Brian Hoyer. Barkley's pro day is coming and so is his private workout.
8. BUFFALO BILLS
(6-10) Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia: The Bills' situation isn't much different than the Cardinals. There's no chance the Bills are starting Tarvaris Jackson or waiting until the second round and possibly missing out on the QB they want in this draft.
9. NEW YORK JETS
(6-10) Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon: The Jets can't rush the passer and haven't addressed the issue in free agency. The only real pass rushers left in free agency are all older players like Abraham and Freeney.
10. TENNESSEE TITANS
(6-10) Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah: The Utah DT can play NT or "3 Technique" and is a penetrator. His presence will enhance the opportunities for the defensive ends.
11. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
(7-9) Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma: The Chargers need offensive line help at left tackle and guard. Take the LT in the first round and come back later for a guard. Johnson has all the athletic ability in the world to protect Philip Rivers' blind side. He will struggle early with power rushers but will improve quickly.
12. MIAMI DOLPHINS
(7-9) Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State: Sean Smith is gone and the Dolphins need a big, physical corner. Rhodes has long arms and is aggressive. He may be an immediate upgrade from Smith.
13. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
(7-9) Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington: I'm sure the Bucs would like Rhodes in this spot, but Trufant has the quickness and has covered the top receivers in the Pac-12. An opening day starter. However, if the Bucs decide to trade for Darrelle Revis, this pick will change.
14. CAROLINA PANTHERS
(7-9) Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama: Warmack will be graded much higher than the 14th spot, but guards haven't gone in the top 10 in more than 10 years. He's a 10-year starter with a few trips to the Pro Bowl.
15. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
(7-9) Ezekiel Ansah, DE, Brigham Young: The Saints need outside linebackers who can rush the passer and be capable of putting their hand on the ground in the four-man rush. Ziggy is not as raw as advertised and will be effective early. Go watch the Senior Bowl to see what this guy is all about.
--completely believable scenario
1. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
(2-14) Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan: Fisher was my pick last week and will remain the Chiefs' pick. Nothing they have done in free agency would indicate they are headed in a different direction.
2. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
(2-14) Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M: The Jags have many needs but Joeckel will be the highest-ranked player on their board and a 10-year starter.
3. OAKLAND RAIDERS
(4-12) Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida: Nothing new on the Raiders' front as they take an instant starter on a porous defense.
4. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
(4-12) Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama: The Eagles may consider QB Geno Smith in this spot but they may come back in the second round for a QB like EJ Manuel.
5. DETROIT LIONS
(4-12) Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU: After watching a few more LSU games especially the Washington game I can see the rare athletic ability in Mingo. He reminds me of Jason Taylor but quicker.
6. CLEVELAND BROWNS
(5-11) Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia: Granted they signed Paul Kruger but to put Jones 74 plays behind the line of scrimmage on the opposite side makes the Brown defense dangerous.
7. ARIZONA CARDINALS
(5-11) Matt Barkley, QB, Southern California: The rumors about the Cardinals passing on a QB in the first round are hard to believe considering the offense would be left to Drew Stanton and Brian Hoyer. Barkley's pro day is coming and so is his private workout.
8. BUFFALO BILLS
(6-10) Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia: The Bills' situation isn't much different than the Cardinals. There's no chance the Bills are starting Tarvaris Jackson or waiting until the second round and possibly missing out on the QB they want in this draft.
9. NEW YORK JETS
(6-10) Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon: The Jets can't rush the passer and haven't addressed the issue in free agency. The only real pass rushers left in free agency are all older players like Abraham and Freeney.
10. TENNESSEE TITANS
(6-10) Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah: The Utah DT can play NT or "3 Technique" and is a penetrator. His presence will enhance the opportunities for the defensive ends.
11. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
(7-9) Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma: The Chargers need offensive line help at left tackle and guard. Take the LT in the first round and come back later for a guard. Johnson has all the athletic ability in the world to protect Philip Rivers' blind side. He will struggle early with power rushers but will improve quickly.
12. MIAMI DOLPHINS
(7-9) Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State: Sean Smith is gone and the Dolphins need a big, physical corner. Rhodes has long arms and is aggressive. He may be an immediate upgrade from Smith.
13. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
(7-9) Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington: I'm sure the Bucs would like Rhodes in this spot, but Trufant has the quickness and has covered the top receivers in the Pac-12. An opening day starter. However, if the Bucs decide to trade for Darrelle Revis, this pick will change.
14. CAROLINA PANTHERS
(7-9) Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama: Warmack will be graded much higher than the 14th spot, but guards haven't gone in the top 10 in more than 10 years. He's a 10-year starter with a few trips to the Pro Bowl.
15. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
(7-9) Ezekiel Ansah, DE, Brigham Young: The Saints need outside linebackers who can rush the passer and be capable of putting their hand on the ground in the four-man rush. Ziggy is not as raw as advertised and will be effective early. Go watch the Senior Bowl to see what this guy is all about.
--completely believable scenario
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Posted on 3/18/13 at 8:13 pm to blueslover
https://walterfootball.com/draft2013charlie.php
15- New Orleans Saints: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
With the Saints switching to a 3-4 defense, their draft priorities should change from the defensive line to outside linebacker. New Orleans has some fits on its line with Cam Jordan at end and Akiem Hicks as a nose tackle or end.
However, the Saints could use a good edge-rusher. They have to hope that Martez Wilson or Junior Galette could man one spot, but the team really needs to find a consistent pass-rusher off the edge. New Orleans could target another five-technique or nose tackle in the mid-rounds.
Jones decided not to work out at the Combine, but that isn't surprising. Scouts at the East-West Shrine told WalterFootball.com that Jones would slide on draft day because they believe he will test poorly before the draft and isn't a hard worker in the weight room. The scouts said that watching the game tape, Jones is worthy of being a top draft pick, but they don't believe he will go that high. Plus there is the neck injury concern that could scare off some teams.
Jones was one of the best pass-rushers in college football in 2011. He tied for the second-most sacks in the nation, 13.5. Jones also had 70 tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles.
The junior was excellent this season. He dominated Missouri, stepping up with huge plays to help lead the Bulldogs to a win. Jones had nine tackles with two sacks, a forced fumble, a pass batted and an interception returned 21 yards to the goal line against the Tigers. He also caused two other forced fumbles that he wasn't given credit for. The turnovers the linebacker created came late in the game and sealed the win for Georgia.
Jones did the same thing to Florida. He totaled 13 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Jones also made the game-saving play with a forced fumble around the Georgia 5-yard line in the final minutes. It was a tremendous outing that illustrated his ability to make big plays in big games.
Jones is a dynamite pass-rusher. The way he runs down signal-callers in the pocket and flies around the football field is similar to former Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller. Jones' speed and pass-rushing skills make him extremely disruptive. He has a good burst off the edge which takes tackles by surprise and sets them up for him to beat them around the corner or dodge back to the inside.
Jones never takes plays off given his non-stop motor; he gives relentless effort. Jones amassed 85 tackles, 14.5 sacks, 24.5 tackles for a loss, seven forced fumbles, three passes broken up and a pick in 2012.
The USC transfer fit well in the Georgia defense and looks like an ideal 3-4 outside linebacker for the next level. For a 4-3 defense, he could play in a similar manner to Von Miller. The 6-foot-3, 241-pounder could be the top talent in the 2013 NFL Draft at any position.
Pick change; previously Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB
15- New Orleans Saints: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
With the Saints switching to a 3-4 defense, their draft priorities should change from the defensive line to outside linebacker. New Orleans has some fits on its line with Cam Jordan at end and Akiem Hicks as a nose tackle or end.
However, the Saints could use a good edge-rusher. They have to hope that Martez Wilson or Junior Galette could man one spot, but the team really needs to find a consistent pass-rusher off the edge. New Orleans could target another five-technique or nose tackle in the mid-rounds.
Jones decided not to work out at the Combine, but that isn't surprising. Scouts at the East-West Shrine told WalterFootball.com that Jones would slide on draft day because they believe he will test poorly before the draft and isn't a hard worker in the weight room. The scouts said that watching the game tape, Jones is worthy of being a top draft pick, but they don't believe he will go that high. Plus there is the neck injury concern that could scare off some teams.
Jones was one of the best pass-rushers in college football in 2011. He tied for the second-most sacks in the nation, 13.5. Jones also had 70 tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles.
The junior was excellent this season. He dominated Missouri, stepping up with huge plays to help lead the Bulldogs to a win. Jones had nine tackles with two sacks, a forced fumble, a pass batted and an interception returned 21 yards to the goal line against the Tigers. He also caused two other forced fumbles that he wasn't given credit for. The turnovers the linebacker created came late in the game and sealed the win for Georgia.
Jones did the same thing to Florida. He totaled 13 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Jones also made the game-saving play with a forced fumble around the Georgia 5-yard line in the final minutes. It was a tremendous outing that illustrated his ability to make big plays in big games.
Jones is a dynamite pass-rusher. The way he runs down signal-callers in the pocket and flies around the football field is similar to former Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller. Jones' speed and pass-rushing skills make him extremely disruptive. He has a good burst off the edge which takes tackles by surprise and sets them up for him to beat them around the corner or dodge back to the inside.
Jones never takes plays off given his non-stop motor; he gives relentless effort. Jones amassed 85 tackles, 14.5 sacks, 24.5 tackles for a loss, seven forced fumbles, three passes broken up and a pick in 2012.
The USC transfer fit well in the Georgia defense and looks like an ideal 3-4 outside linebacker for the next level. For a 4-3 defense, he could play in a similar manner to Von Miller. The 6-foot-3, 241-pounder could be the top talent in the 2013 NFL Draft at any position.
Pick change; previously Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB
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