2011 PackerRats community mock second draft

[TennesseePackerBacker]

The Vikings could go a number of different ways with this pick. Quarterback is the most glaring need, but unless they fall in love with Jake Locker, it just isn't going to happen. Offensive Tackle could also be the pick here with Minnesota having their pick of big men in this spot. One player stands head and shoulders above the rest right now IMO, and also fills a huge need for the Queens.

The Vikings select DE Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue

[get louder at lambeau]

I'll give it a shot with the Lions.

[get louder at lambeau]

The Lions really need to keep Matthew Stafford healthy, and they are lucky enough to get their pick of offensive linemen in this draft.

With the 13th pick in the 2011 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions select Tyron Smith, OT, USC.

[Smeefers]

I don't like the Titans pick. JJ Watt doesn't fit their scheme, sure he can play as a 4-3 end but I don't think teams want to draft him as a 4-3 end in the first round. His ability leans towards being an end in a 3-4 scheme and Dallas or the Pats will draft him high in the first round but few 4-3 teams will make him a high selection. I thought Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska.

I could be wrong. Not the first time. I wouldn't of gone with Prince though, It was a toss up for me between Quinn and Watt. They already have Cortland Finnegan and sureing up their front seven is where I think they're gonna go.

[Lurker64]

I think in Tennessee Watt would play LDE base end, and then kick inside on passing downs and play DT to provide inside rush. You can get a lot of value out of a guy like that. Just look at the Giants superbowl campaign (potentially ignoring the NFC championship game because those memories are too painful).

[Lurker64]

Panthers: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama (Lurker64)
Broncos: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn (JustinHarrell)
Bills: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn (Smeefers)
Bengals: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri (Guiness)
Cardinals: Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M (Deputy Nutz)
Browns: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama (Freak Out)
49ers: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU (3irty1)
Titans: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin (Smeefers)
Cowboys: Robert Quinn, DE/OLB, North Carolina (packrulz)
Redskins: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia (JustinHarrell)
Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska (Lurker64)
Vikings: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue (TennesseePackerBacker)
Lions: Tyron Smith, OT, USC (get louder at lambeau)


The Rams are on the clock.

[PackerPro42]

With the 14th pick the St. Louis Rams select Aldon Smith, DE/LB, Missouri. They're disappointed that Julio didn't fall to them but they should still be able to address WR in the second round with someone like Hankerson or Torrey Smith.

[Lurker64]

Dolphins up next.

[Guiness]

Great pick by Houston, Prince should immediately shore up a defense that kept them out of the playoffs last year. I'll be watching Quinn, he's intriguing. After a year out of football, he showed up for his pro day in great shape. Was he allowed to work out with the team? Shows some dedication that he was able keep himself in great form.

Bowers still on the board, with the Rams and Vikings passing on him for other DE's outside of the top 10. He's becoming a pretty good value, and should go soon. Maybe the Dolphins hope he's a Jason Taylor replacement?

[Lurker64]

The problem with Bowers to the Dolphins is that I'm not really sure what Bowers' role in the 3-4 would be. He doesn't really seem like a good fit to play in space, nor do I trust him really playing head up on the OT. I think Jacksonville would take Bowers though, since they really need a pass rusher.

Personally, I don't think there's any chance that the Dolphins pick at #15 in the actual draft, they will trade up or down from this spot. But considering that there's been only one offensive lineman taken, they have a bunch of good options here.

[Guiness]

Ingram is also widely thought to be going to them.

[Deputy Nutz]

Bowers is a prototypical rush end with his hand on the ground. He is a beast against the run and hell on QB, he is the #1 player in this draft but because the draft is a "what can you do for me now!" situation people are worried about his knee. Big deal, other than the fact that he went to Clemson and lets face it nothing good comes out of Clemson he is dynamic pass rusher, at least at Clemson, and Clemson players especially defensivle linemen tend to fall flat on their face in the NFL.

[Deputy Nutz]

The Vikings could go a number of different ways with this pick. Quarterback is the most glaring need, but unless they fall in love with Jake Locker, it just isn't going to happen. Offensive Tackle could also be the pick here with Minnesota having their pick of big men in this spot. One player stands head and shoulders above the rest right now IMO, and also fills a huge need for the Queens.

The Vikings select DE Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue

I don't get this pick, they have a shit load of money wrapped up in defensive end, and they have an aging nose tackle, but their offensive line absolutely killed their offense in all aspects of the game. The Vikes have a premier running back that has 3 good years left but no one to block for him. They have a horrible secondary, and the best they do is a defensive end?

[Freak Out]

Who the hell is coahing/GMing for the queens these days?

[Deputy Nutz]

I will pick for the Dolphins, and it isn't an easy choice, they have many needs and some glaring holes but nothing that satisfies a pick at 15. the organization isn't behind Henne, but with Gabbert and Newton gone, the Dolphins would be taking a huge risk with taking athletic but erratic Jake Locker. Locker would fit the schematic attack of the wildcat offense, but his inaccruracy with his arm could cause issues on 3rd down and stall drives.

The Dolphins need someone opposite of Marshall, but who at 15 warrants a selection? Titus Young? Not at 15, and Mike Pouncey is the best interior lineman but I can't see the Dolphins spending the 15th pick on a center or guard even though that is where they need the most help to stimulate their running game.

Neither Ricky Williams or Ronnie Brown are signed for the 2011 season and Brown won't come cheap, Williams is at the end of his career and has a better shot at being resigned in a similar role.

So with the 15th pick the Dolphins select Mark Ingram, RB Alabama University. Good all around back, can catch the bal out of the backfield and has size to be an every down back. Regardless though he will split time with several running backs in Miami. Ingram was the number one prospect after the 2010 National Championship, but his production bogged down in 2011. He is still the best offensive weapon available at 15 and the Dolphins grab him.

Basically it came down to Pouncey and Ingram, and Ingram at this point provides a better bang for the buck.