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Matt McGuire's 2011 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1, Picks 1-16

New England Patriots: Von Miller, DE/OLB, Texas A&M

I initially mocked the Patriots a running back, but I'm just going to give up in giving the Pats offensive skill positions early in the 2011 NFL Draft - until I'm wrong and Bill Belichick actually does it. I think the plan for the Pats is to build up the offensive line and defense, then just rely on Tom Brady to get things done - and it's not a bad strategy. Miller is a freak athlete and someone I've been a fan of all year. He has an elite first step and excellent closing speed. He's a tenacious pass rusher and perfect as a rush linebacker in the 3-4 scheme.

San Diego Chargers: Cameron Jordan, DE, California

Jordan has outstanding hands, a good motor and functional playing strength. He can get off blocks at will and is the five-technique you want on your line. The Chargers need more consistency and could improve their run defense by taking Jordan.

New York Giants: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA

Ayers would bring the Giants more playmaking at the strongside linebacker spot. He can stack and shed and is a very competitive football player. He's a smooth athlete with sideline to sideline range. As a pass rusher I feel he is overrated, but as a SAM backer I love his fit into any 4-3 scheme.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

The Bucs are desperate for defensive end help and this need is far and away the No. 1 need for this team. They generated absolutely no pressure from the outside in the 2010 season. The only other position I could see Tampa draft here is outside linebacker with someone like Akeem Ayers or more likely Bruce Carter. Clayborn saw a lot of double teams this year, but he could be one heck of a left defensive end and generate a lot of pressure with Gerald McCoy and Brian Price creating havoc inside for Tampa.

Seattle Seahawks: Drake Nevis, DT, LSU

The Seahawks lack a playmaking, penetrating defensive tackle on the interior. Nevis is a high-energy, athletic linemen who gets off the ball quickly and is always around the football. I think he's going in the first round - and much higher than most expect.

Kansas City Chiefs: Derrek Sherrod, T, Mississipp iState

Sherrod is the top tackle in the 2011 NFL Draft and the Chiefs need a left tackle. With Charlie Weis gone, I think this offense is going to lose a lot in terms of play calling and offensive tactics.

Indianapolis Colts: Nate Solder, T, Colorado

The Colts offensive line is in shambles. Solder is a highly athletic left tackle, though I have major concerns with him being too tall (6-9) and being too lean in his build. He is vulnerable to a bull rush, but there is no doubt he can pass protect and cut off the edge.

Philadelphia Eagles: Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina

Carter would present a big upgrade at weakside linebacker for the Eagles. He is very fast with terrific range and simply makes plays all over the field. The Eagles need more leadership on the defensive side and Carter fits the scheme.

Green Bay Packers: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

Ryan Grant can't stay healthy, and Brandon Jackson is a pitiful running back. Ingram gives the offense some life it desperately needs in the running game. Ingram can play on third down and do it all. He has come under a little fire for not having elite speed, but at this point in the first round he's a good value. Ingram is a tough back who has excellent balance and instincts. He can catch the football and is a terrific pass blocker. Green Bay needs a back like this to make a Super Bowl run in 2011 or 2012.

New Orleans Saints: Muhammed Wilkerson, DT, Temple

The Saints are going to continue to build on the defensive side of the football, and they obviously won't select a defensive back. This is a very weak linebacker draft, and so they will be stuck here with taking the best defensive lineman on the field in all likelihood.

New York Jets: Allen Bailey, DE, Miami

Bailey was a little inconsistent for Miami this year, but he was out of position at defensive end in the 4-3 (i.e. six- and seven-technique). He needs to be head on against the opposing offensive tackle at five-technique to truly be most effecient, and his best fit is in the 3-4. I think the Jets can get the most out of a player like Bailey. He could be a pass rushing 5-tech in the league.

Baltimore Ravens: Brandon Burton, CB, Utah

Burton is a little inconsistent, but he has the size and speed you look for. He put together some amazing performances this season.

Chicago Bears: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami

Harris doesn't fill a huge need for Chicago, but he's without a doubt the best player on the board. I'm a huge fan of his. He's a great cover corner who plays with textbook technique, and he can run with anybody. He isn't much of a ballhawk, but he can definitely start in this league and make plays.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida

The Steelers are always looking for that elite corner who can shut down an opposing receiver, which gives them more blitzing possibilities both against the run and pass. Jenkins is a tough, physical corner who stays low in his backpedal and has great instincts for the game. He doesn't look the part, but he's a football player.

Atlanta Falcons: Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State

Todd McClure is not an elite center, and Wisniewski can play both guard and center. That versatility is so valuable in this league. The Falcons can afford to make a luxury pick here, but they need a player like Sean Weatherspoon to develop on defense in order to make a pick like this.

New England Patriots: Justin Houston, DE/OLB, Georgia

I love Justin Houston, and it just wouldn't shock me if he went in the top 20 when it's all said and done. He is a very explosive athlete who can dip and rip. He knows how to get to the quarterback and has a consistent motor. Of course, it also wouldn't shock me if the Pats ended up with six picks in the second round and a couple future first-rounders - never even drafting in the first round. And quite frankly, they don't need to a first-round pick to win 12 games next year.

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Tackle 01-08-2011 12:37 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.24 (total posts: 2)

The conventional wisdom is that the Lions need a new OL (OT and OG) because Stafford, aka peanut brittle, keeps getting hurt. The fact of the matter is the Lions actually had one of the top pass protections in the NFC this year. Surprising, I know. So if you are going to argue they should take an OT in the second, the reason should be for run blocking (where they were awful), rather than protecting peanut brittle.

Also keep in mind they take the best player available, but with reason. Just imagine if Luck came out and they had a QB like Manning. Would they take Luck because he is the best player in the draft? Probably not. At least not with Millen gone. The two biggest holes that Mayhew (important guy here!) has admitted to is LB(2) & CB(1 or 2, depending on Houston). So these positions should be mocked unless you suspect they will successfully address these 3 to 4 spots solely through free agency.

LOL 01-08-2011 12:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.195 (total posts: 1)

This mock is horrible! Give up Matt

Bob 01-08-2011 12:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.243 (total posts: 1)

Ryan Grant had 3 great years in GB without a nick. He broke his leg the first game and now he can't stay healthy? If Thompson wants to improve the run game he's looking for another O-Lineman. Somebody to compete for LG or RT when Bulaga moves to LT.

Duke 01-08-2011 12:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.89 (total posts: 1)

Your a moron if my team(titans)pick 2 cbs with the 1st two picks they will pick !st in the draft next year. Go away dude you blow. I no you never put the pads on and if you did i would have loved to run your ass over!

Yorktown 01-08-2011 12:06 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.231 (total posts: 1)

JJ Watt ahead of Darius & Quinn? Watt looks like a stiff to me...just not good enough to play at the next level, the other two guys are elite football players...top 10 talents.
Von Miller is fast, but I don't like his overall game at all...not a fit for the Pats. They want big DE, not pass rushing specialist. Think McGinist and Cunningham...very large, even A. Thomas...they have to set the edge, cover, tackle, AND rush the passer, but against professional offensive tackles.

Pete 01-08-2011 12:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.11 (total posts: 1)

Matt: You blew the Broncos second pick at #36. The one position thay do not need to even think of drafting is WR. If both Kyle Rudolph and Stephen Paea are available, I think that the Broncos take one of them, probably Paea because they really need a young stud at NT. A draft of Peterson, Paea, and Heyward in the first two rounds would be alomst unbelievably good for my suffering Broncos.

Invisibulman 01-08-2011 11:38 am xxx.xxx.xxx.248 (total posts: 1)

LB is not a need for the Colts. Brackett is still solid in the middle and they picked up Angerer last year.

Classic Silver and Black 01-08-2011 11:36 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.74 (total posts: 1)

I admit that WILL is surely the weakest position in the Raiders defence and Quentin Groves must be upgraded sooner or later. However Oakland has much bigger needs on the offensive line and if the 2011 draft develops as you guess, then Al Davis will select Gabe Carimi or even Marcus Cannon, a tall big lineman that perfectly fits the silver and black mold, despite being Sturdivant probably the BPA.

JAGS WR? 01-08-2011 11:29 am xxx.xxx.xxx82.7 (total posts: 1)

The Jaguars are not going to pick a WR in the 1st round.

I thought nobody could mock worse than Walter... well Matt... you exceeded my expectations.

Matt 01-08-2011 11:20 am xxx.xxx.xxx.117 (total posts: 1)

I agree with Doug.

You're too stubborn on your thoughts on Clausen and Tebow. It really affects your credibility. Just say you might have been wrong.

There's no way at this point you can say Clausen is capable of being an NFL QB and then say Tebow WILL bust. Forget what you think you know about QB mechanics and intermediate accuracy or whatever. Tebow wants to win. Clausen appears that he doesn't really care one way or another. It's as simple as that.

Tebow > Clausen

Zach 01-08-2011 11:18 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.33 (total posts: 1)

This is a terrible mock for the Green Bay Packers. There is no way in h*ll that the Packers spend their first round pick on Mark Ingram, I promise you that. There is also no way that they draft an ILB in round 2, they already have a logjam at that position, and will likely unload either Nick Barnett or AJ Hawk this offseason because of that. Not a good mock...

Doug 01-08-2011 11:11 am xxx.xxx.xxx.217 (total posts: 1)

I love how you say Clausen can still be a starter in the NFL after that abysmal season. But you can't even give Tebow the slightest credit for looking good for his first three starts.

And why would Denver draft Floyd? McDaniels isn't with the team anymore.

Bronco 01-08-2011 11:07 am xxx.xxx.xxx.117 (total posts: 1)

this guy is a f*cking retard. seriously, try explaining why patrick peterson was picked, not why the broncos are picking second overall. and i have no idea what tebow has to do with the peterson pick. and i love michael floyd, but why in the world would the broncos pick him if they have a top receiving core in the NFL?

Bradford 01-08-2011 10:43 am xxx.xxx.xxx.151 (total posts: 1)

I thought the Rams had the 14th pick?

Andrew 01-08-2011 10:06 am xxx.xxx.xxx.174 (total posts: 1)

Honestly, the only positions I would see the Lions not drafting in the first round would be QB, DT, TE and maybe RB. Other than that they could still use upgrades all over.

Yeah, Lo-Jack and Turk McBride seemed to finally come around, but do you think they are really guys you want starting? And with KVB's neck injury who knows how he'll recover for next year.

But I am a big fan of Brandon Harris also, 13 may be too high for him but I for one would like to see the Lions trade down and maybe pick up an additional 2nd or 3rd round pick if possible.

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