2011 NFL Not Draft: Picks 17-32

This is a very interesting concept. I agree with most of your "not picks". One nit-pic: It seems odd to disqualify Fairley from consideration at #6 because the Browns' braintrust "really like multi-year starters from big programs" and then list Robert Quinn, who (like Fairley) really only has one year of tape to go on, as I more likely candidate. Following your logic, Cameron Jordan would have to be a consideration for Cleveland.

Of course the Texans have concerns about drafting CBs with consecutive #1 picks. That rumor has been out since the time Brandon Harris was the popular choice for Houston in mocks. Prince Amukamara fits into exactly what the Texans look for when drafting: senior, good athlete, and no major character concerns. Beyond Amukamara (and peterson who will not be there) there is no CB Houston would draft at #1 for the concerns you listed. It all boils down to if they have to reach for a player like they have done in the past it won't be a CB, it will more likely be an OLB.

@walt- Awhile back I either wrote you an email or posted a comment about how the packers wouldn't take a 27 year old guard and you replied with something like "the packers are built to win now". That was only a month or two ago. I told you so.
The packers do like tall corners however short ones fit our scheme just fine as a matter of fact Tramon Williams and Sam Shields are both only 5'11.

So I now understand why players are being "not" mocked to different teams. Just used to the same thing when looking at a mock draft.

Oh Sh**, nevermind I see what you did

Why is Nick Fairley picked twice?

Hey Walt, I know you did this mock early in the morning but you have Nick Fairley slated to go to the Panthers at No. 1 overall and then again at No. 6 overall to the Browns. Not criticizing you, just pointing that out. Great work by the way.

Whis is unlikely to get fired even after another poor season. He signed a $20M extension prior to last year and the Bidwills are not going to buy him out of two years and then pay another head coach to actually work.

Even Denny Green was given three poor seasons by the Bidwills, Whis has at least earned that. He does have room to move on this, and he will not hesitate to draft a QB if he thinks that guy translates into a Franchise QB.

I get the feeling that Gabbert is going to be sneakily high on the Cards board. They have a tendency to take Seniors, but also bow slightly to need over value in the first round.

Gabbert fits the Cardinals offense perfectly, with lots of shotgun, quick release short and intermediate throws.

My biggest worry he is he is an underclassman, and the Cards under Whis much prefer seniors (24 or 27 picks have been seniors)

I would not have him as the "not" pick. Instead I would say they pass on Robert Quinn, he does not look fluid or comfortable dropping into coverage, and with the Cards tendency to draft Seniors I don't see this being the pick. If Miller is not there I think you see Arizona reach for a senior, maybe Amukumara.

I cannot see Shanny passing on Locker, he get a hard on for any athletic QB with a huge arm. He won two rings behind that type of QB with Elway, traded for Plummer to get the mobility there, Traded up to draft Cutler despite not working him out and he fits the mobile and huge arm trend. He then traded for Donovan McNabb with his mobility and big arm. Locker makes too much sense to not mock to the Redskins right now, even if the value there is horrible.

Not pick for the Phins, anyone who is not from the Big 10,seriously look at their past 4 drafts.

Penn State, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio State. They love the Big 10 in the first round.

I agree with you Walter regarding Wisniewski at #21 for the Chiefs. That would be a major bone-headed reach. They need to take Carimi at #21, if he's there & if they pass on Carimi like they did with Russell Okung last year, then this Chiefs fan of 42 years will be turning against the current regime of Pioli/Haley and wishing them nothing but failure because it will serve them right.

Awesome. I like that you actually pay attention to draft habits of decision makers instead of just giving everyone BPA at a reasonable position. It makes for a much more realistic mock draft. Great job. Poor Da'Quan...

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