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2011 NFL Mock Draft - Greg Cox

Last update: Thursday, April 28, 2011. - Final update.
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2011 NFL MOCK DRAFT - WALT'S | GREG'S PICKS 17-32 | GREG'S ROUND: 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
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Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

I never fault a team for trying to secure a franchise quarterback, but the Panthers are stuck with a high-risk player. It would be hard for me to take that chance on a player who struggles going through progressions which is very important at the NFL level.

At least he gets to compete in the NFC South as opposed to earlier projections which put him in Buffalo where the Jets and Patriots would have taken him apart four times per season.

Denver Broncos: Von Miller, DE/OLB, Texas A&M

There are always sudden changes at the last minute, and in an effort to get it right, I have to swap my second and third picks. The Broncos will hope everything Von Miller showed at the Senior Bowl in a 4-3 continues in his professional career.

Buffalo Bills: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama

The Bills have to improve their defense, especially against the run. Now, with the third pick they get a terrific player worthy of being the top selection. Smart move if they pull the trigger.

Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia

For reasons that should be fairly obvious at this point in the process, A.J. Green is an easy fit here. The Bengals have parted ways with Terrell Owens. Chad Ochocinco has one foot out the door - or both feet on the soccer field come to think of it.

There are complementary options on the roster, but Green is an elite player to build around. Passing on Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert is a financial decision. They do not want to get caught paying an early pick plus the salary of disgruntled "retiring" incumbent starter Carson Palmer.

Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU

Players like Patrick Peterson do not come around too often. Also keep in mind that while I do not see them adding more youth at the quarterback position, the Titans at No. 8 have to be called if they are interested enough in Missouri's Blaine Gabbert. If the Cardinals think Gabbert is elite, they obviously take him, but if they are unsure at least they can keep him out of the hands of their division rival the 49ers.

Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

We are going to find out if Mike Holmgren feels strongly enough about North Carolina's Robert Quinn, or will brush aside his tendency to pick up wide receivers later in the draft. I am crossing my fingers on this one and preparing to yell at my television screen if they pass on Julio Jones.

The pick obviously makes sense because Jones immediately becomes the top target for young Colt McCoy, but do they want another star receiver prone to dropping passes?

San Francisco 49ers: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri

I am going against Matt Maiocco here. He says they will take Prince Amukamara and I don't buy it. Whether it is a smokescreen hoping teams do not trade ahead of them or flat out inaccurate, I would be surprised to see new head coach Jim Harbaugh bypass his shot at quarterback here given the expected frenzy to follow.

If anything the 49ers are going to work the phones and trade down a half dozen spots for a different quarterback, but them walking out of the first round without one if Gabbert is on the board at No. 7 would be shocking.

Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn

I have danced around changing this pick to Washington quarterback Jake Locker. They could pick him, but another possibility is trading up for Arkansas lightning rod Ryan Mallett. His big arm to throw deep balls would come in handy and the threat of Chris Johnson in the backfield could minimize his lack of mobility.

As for Nick Fairley, this pick has been explained for a while now. He is an elite talent if he is motivated. Tracy Rocker is there to keep him going. If he sells the team on him, this is an easy choice. If he doesn't, then Fairley would be in for a tumble to Detroit or St. Louis.

Dallas Cowboys: Tyron Smith, OT, USC

There are really three possibilities for the Cowboys. Tyron Smith, Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara, and Wisconsin defensive end J.J. Watt. Ultimately they have to keep Tony Romo protected and it's not often you can get your choice of offensive tackles with the ninth choice overall.

Washington Redskins: Robert Quinn, DE/OLB, North Carolina

The medical status of Robert Quinn has been questioned, but the Redskins have to take a chance. They have an opportunity to put another player in their front seven with Brian Orakpo and make every opposing quarterback dread playing them.

Houston Texans: Aldon Smith, DE/OLB, Missouri

Wade Philips is now in control of a defense that was taken apart through the air to the tune of 4,280 passing yards and 33 touchdowns against just 13 interceptions. His new 3-4 will need some pieces up front to work.

The prevailing sentiment on Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara falling to them is that another early pick will not cure what ails them in the secondary. Those reinforcements will come later on.

Here they need to find someone capable of getting after Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning. The Texans are already having to depend on mostly untested Connor Barwin manning one outside linebacker spot. They can't afford to go bargain hunting for a candidate to play opposite of him.

Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

I have been saying for a while there will be a run on quarterbacks and this is the first big reach. The Rams at No. 14 could provide them a little relief in the form of a trade down if Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones is on the board, and because I do not think the Dolphins are interested in Jake Locker, they can work the phones a little bit lower than that as well.

Reaching for a quarterback is going to be a necessity for several teams in this draft. The Vikings did not prepare for Brett Favre retiring. Maybe if they had retained Sage Rosenfels they would be slightly less desperate, but going a full season with Joe Webb is not something they are looking forward to.

Locker struggles with accuracy which makes this a hard pick defend, but it looks like they are going to do it.

Detroit Lions: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

I will have a pit in my stomach when the Lions pick and Prince Amukamara is still on the board because I truly believe a defensive lineman is going to be the pick. However, this is a huge need and Amukamara is worth the pick. We will see if it makes enough sense to actually happen. California's Cam Jordan would be my preference.

St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois

No one really has a handle on what the Rams are going to do with this pick unless they move up for Alabama's Julio Jones. Since I have him off the board at No. 6 that is not a possibility. They really like Corey Liuget and while I would rate my confidence in this pick low this is what I'm going with.

Miami Dolphins: Mike Pouncey, G, Florida

It does not look like the Dolphins will be going after a quarterback so I am back to Mike Pouncey who addresses a gaping need on their interior offensive line. The running game gets an immediate boost and he is one of the safer picks.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB, Purdue

Hopefully this is this year's Malcolm Jenkins to the Saints in the middle of round one that almost everyone has in their final mocks. That one happened and this might too.

The surprising choice to take Cal's Tyson Alualu No. 10 paid off by setting them up on the inside of their defensive line and if Aaron Kampman can stay healthy this addition sets up their line to create problems for the man in charge of the AFC South. That's Peyton Manning if you're living under a rock next to the guy from the Geico commercial.

Go to Greg Cox's 2011 NFL Mock Draft: Picks 17-32

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2011 NFL Mock Draft - Walt's

More Rocky McIntosh nonsense. 04-26-2011 02:53 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.188 (total posts: 1)

Why do the tools on this site insist on trying to say Rocky McIntosh had a bad year last year?

He had 110 tackles, a career high, and all his other stats were in line with his usual career numbers. He got better as the season progressed and continued to be the stellar coverage LB that he's been his entire career.

But here on WeDon'tKnowAnythingAboutFootball.com, the idiots just ramble on about something they could not be more wrong about.

jason 04-26-2011 02:12 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.47 (total posts: 2)

Also would like to see us take N.Irving over C.Mathews. Go Jags!

jason 04-26-2011 02:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.47 (total posts: 2)

Love the pix as a Jag fan. All fill needs my only minor complaint is I would like to see us take another corner somewhere because I think if we get M.Gilchrist from clemson hell be a day one starter at safty for us,dudes a badass and way better than D.Mcdaniel.

Will Hill 04-26-2011 02:03 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.210 (total posts: 2)

big boom or bust pick, Im alittle scared of getting a kid with character issues and having him living in his home town. I think that was a big reason for taking Nicks over Britt, could you imagine Britt in his hometown 24/7 instead of just in the off season lol

Giants 04-26-2011 01:59 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.210 (total posts: 2)

I love the picks man! This would be a great draft just with the first two round only, Ben Ijalana is a monster run blocker, the only problem is that our needs are at center but I cant hate on these first two picks beautiful

James Jacobi 04-26-2011 10:14 am xxx.xxx.xxx.121 (total posts: 1)

"Free agency issues make linebacker a priority for the Buccaneers in the 2011 NFL Draft." So they should wait until pick 238 to pick one? Well that sure doesn't make much sense.

Robert 04-26-2011 08:32 am xxx.xxx.xxx.236 (total posts: 2)

I love the Steelers draft. As much as fans want them to draft a corner early, that's simply not what they do. Ditto for offensive linemen. This mock reflects their philosophy perfectly while also filling some pressing needs. I may be in the minority here, but I'm really hoping the Steelers pick up Paea in round 1. No, he's not the prototypical 325-pound 3-4 NT. But when you can bench 225 pounds 49 times, 300 is more than enough. We need help at the nose more than end anyway. But I'd be fine with Heyward. Thanks for the mock, Greg. Good work.

Steve 04-26-2011 07:28 am xxx.xxx.xxx.219 (total posts: 1)

Ummm, how is Jones not practical @ 10 when we have no WR??

Adam C 04-26-2011 06:15 am xxx.xxx.xxx2.90 (total posts: 1)

There's no way the Cowboys will wait till the 4th round to draft an O-lineman. They lost Romo last year dur to bad pass protection and all but one of their linemen are over 30. There's also no way Barksdale falls to the 4th round. Too many teams have him ranked as a 2nd rounder. Ever local reporter close to the team has said Dallas isn't very high on Amukamara. They almost didn't even invite him for a visit.

charlie 04-25-2011 11:43 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.45 (total posts: 1)

I woul dlov ethis Rams Draft. I was not thinking so when you passed on WR in second round but I would celebrate if we could add defense the first two rounds and still land a deep threat in the thrird with Young.

Daniel 04-25-2011 06:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxxnown (total posts: 2)

If Peterson/Quinn/Miller are all gone by pick 7 (SF) , then they should trade back rather than take Gabbert (Wash. anyone?) and take Prince. IMO there isnt such a huge gap between Gabbert and Colin K./Ponder/Dalton. Also, with the labor situation threatening training camp AND a 1st year head coach (that came from college), i just cant see them taking a qb with such a high pick unless it was a sure-fire franchise qb. Needless-to-say, thats not Blaine Gabbert.

Daniel 04-25-2011 05:59 pm xxx.xxx.xxxnown (total posts: 2)

Greg , you're right. The 49ers will not be dissappointed if Patrick Peterson is gone if there is a franchise quarterback there for the taking. Too bad there are no franchise qb's in this draft.

Dan 04-25-2011 01:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.26 (total posts: 2)

And Coughlin never drafted anyone out of BC when he was with Jacksonville either. So the only BC players he was ever a part of drafting were Snee (his son-in-law, btw) and Kiwi. I don't know how you can say Coughlin loves BC players when he's only ever drafted two guys from that school in 14 drafts.

Dan 04-25-2011 01:12 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.26 (total posts: 2)

Greg, one more point I wanna make regarding the Giants. I know you and Walt have both mentioned or implied that the Giants and Coughlin love BC players. They actually have only ever drafted 4 players from Boston College in their history as an organization. Jerry Reese himself has never drafted a player out of BC. I don't know where this notion started, but the Giants haven't exactly shown a preference for BC players. The Giants may draft Castonzo (though I hope not), but it won't be because they have a history with Boston College players.

pw 04-25-2011 11:26 am xxx.xxx.xxx.146 (total posts: 2)

robbie, we shall see this week. The niners have 12 picks (2 in the fourth, 2 in the sixth.) So I have Ellis going in the fourth and Culliver going in the fifth..completely reasonable. Either way, they will be selecting Quinn or Peterson or trading back in the first and grabbing Amakamura or Jordan plus another second round pick and I can live with that.

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