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I updated the draft after the New England deal that brought them an extra first round pick. I think that becomes Lamar Jackson.
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Of course, mock drafts are ridiculous because there are so many things that people can do that every prediction will soon fall apart. Nevertheless, like a moth driven to fly into a flame, I have a compulsion to try to predict the future and read the minds of NFL General Managers. I'm going to take my best shot at predicting some absolutely improbable future events. Thus, I have the following outlandish scenario to propose for my mock: I think the Bills want to move up, and the Browns and Giants are interested in moving down. The first three picks are going to be quarterbacks.
Here's how it goes:
1. Browns draft Josh Allen. He has the most talent but lousy stats. I think that the stats can be overcome. Mainly, he needs to throw to people better than a converted point guard as his top wide receiver and things will improve.
2. A three way deal with the Browns, Giants and Buffalo results in Buffalo moving up all the way to Number 2 and they draft Baker Mayfield. I didn't make this up completely, as it was rumored a few weeks ago. Buffalo sends a 2nd and 3rd round draft pick to the Giants, who move back to 4th overall. Buffalo then sends the Browns two number one picks this year (12th and 22nd) and their first round pick in 2019. So, when all the carnage is over, Buffalo gave up 1,1,2,3 plus number 1 in 2019. Phew! But if Baker Mayfield is good enough to lead them into the playoffs, it's worth it (he won't).
3. The Jets are up next, and they go for Sam Darnold, the gunslinger from USC.
4. The Giants get their guy to help out Eli, namely Saquon Barkley, to create a more balanced offense.
5. Miami Dolphins move up by trading Denver three picks in including 11th overall in order to get their guy, Josh Rosen.
6. Indianapolis drafts Bradley Chubb, the brilliant defensive lineman. They really didn't want a quarterback anyway, since they are banking on Andrew Luck coming back.
7. Tampa Bay solidifies their secondary by drafting Denzel Ward, the shutdown corner from Ohio State
8. Chicago Bears draft Quenton Nelson, to take care of Franchise QB (they hope) Mitchell Trubisky.
9. San Francisco 49ers take Minkah Fitzpatrick. The draft always seem to deliver top defensive talent to San Francisco in Round 1.
10. Oakland Raiders select Roquan Smith, ILB, Georgia. Jon Gruden needs to fix the Raiders' defense.
11. Denver stakes Will Hernandez, G, UTEP, who was a Combine stud.
12. With the Bill's pick, Cleveland goes for Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame. They need to replace Joe Thomas. This is a no-brainer.
13. Washington Redskins go with defense, Vita Vea, DT, Washington.
14. Green Bay Packers The Packers try to plug a leaky secondary with Derwin James, SS, Florida State.
15. Arizona Cardinals. Hey, did everyone forget about Mason Rudolph? He had four fantastic years with Oklahoma State and is ready to play NOW. He might make the All-Rookie Team. Arizona was not able to move up, and is overjoyed with Rudolph.
16. Baltimore Ravens address a need for a wide receiver, by selecting Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama.
17. Los Angeles Chargers select Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama. If you want a great defense, just draft someone from Alabama.
18. Seattle Seahawks need to replace Richard Sherman, and pick Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa.
19. Dallas Cowboys pick Courtland Sutton, WR, Southern Methodist.
20. Detroit Lions get a pash rusher by selecting Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA.
21. Cincinnati Bengals (from Buffalo) adds to Marvin Lewis' defense with Tremaine Edmunds, ILB, Virginia Tech. They have to replace often-suspended Vontaze Burfict.
22. Cleveland Browns did not get Saquon Barkley, so they take another stud runner in Derrius Guice, RB, LSU.
23. New England selects Lamar Jackson, and the entire NFL groans. Why didn't we think of that? Jackson is the most talented qb in the draft, but obviously fits a running quarterback style offense that most teams don't like. The Patriots don't care, they can morph into any kind of team that they want on a particular Sunday. Jackson may also decide to be on the field at the same time as Tom Brady, and emulate Kordell Slash Stewart.
24. Carolina Panthers get Isaiah Wynn, OT, Georgia. They want to protect Cam Newton.
25. Tennessee Titans draft to re-establish their defensive line, and they go with Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan.
26. Atlanta Falcons bolster their front line with Taven Bryan, DT, Florida.
27. New Orleans Saints recently learned how to play defense. Great idea, so they will add Rashaan Evans, ILB, Alabama.
28. Pittsburgh Steelers select Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville.
29. Jacksonville Jaguars were hoping for a qb to slide because they hate current starter Blake Bortles. Finding none, they take James Washington, WR Oklahoma State. Nobody could cover him at the Senior Bowl.
30. Minnesota Vikings go with Leighton Vander Esch ILB, a sideline-to-sideline linebacker.
31. New England Patriots draft Shaquem Griffin. He's gotten plenty of attention for overcoming the handicap of having only one hand, but what is being missed is that he is an incredible player. He also weighs 229 and runs a 4.3 40 yard dash. People who think he is a day 3 pick are insane. Watch the film and believe your eyes. He is a first round draft pick.
32. Philadelphia Eagles need some O-Line help and go with Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA.
4. The Giants get their guy to help out Eli, namely Saquon Barkley, to create a more balanced offense.
5. Miami Dolphins move up by trading Denver three picks in including 11th overall in order to get their guy, Josh Rosen.
6. Indianapolis drafts Bradley Chubb, the brilliant defensive lineman. They really didn't want a quarterback anyway, since they are banking on Andrew Luck coming back.
7. Tampa Bay solidifies their secondary by drafting Denzel Ward, the shutdown corner from Ohio State
8. Chicago Bears draft Quenton Nelson, to take care of Franchise QB (they hope) Mitchell Trubisky.
9. San Francisco 49ers take Minkah Fitzpatrick. The draft always seem to deliver top defensive talent to San Francisco in Round 1.
10. Oakland Raiders select Roquan Smith, ILB, Georgia. Jon Gruden needs to fix the Raiders' defense.
11. Denver stakes Will Hernandez, G, UTEP, who was a Combine stud.
12. With the Bill's pick, Cleveland goes for Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame. They need to replace Joe Thomas. This is a no-brainer.
13. Washington Redskins go with defense, Vita Vea, DT, Washington.
14. Green Bay Packers The Packers try to plug a leaky secondary with Derwin James, SS, Florida State.
15. Arizona Cardinals. Hey, did everyone forget about Mason Rudolph? He had four fantastic years with Oklahoma State and is ready to play NOW. He might make the All-Rookie Team. Arizona was not able to move up, and is overjoyed with Rudolph.
16. Baltimore Ravens address a need for a wide receiver, by selecting Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama.
17. Los Angeles Chargers select Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama. If you want a great defense, just draft someone from Alabama.
18. Seattle Seahawks need to replace Richard Sherman, and pick Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa.
19. Dallas Cowboys pick Courtland Sutton, WR, Southern Methodist.
20. Detroit Lions get a pash rusher by selecting Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA.
21. Cincinnati Bengals (from Buffalo) adds to Marvin Lewis' defense with Tremaine Edmunds, ILB, Virginia Tech. They have to replace often-suspended Vontaze Burfict.
22. Cleveland Browns did not get Saquon Barkley, so they take another stud runner in Derrius Guice, RB, LSU.
23. New England selects Lamar Jackson, and the entire NFL groans. Why didn't we think of that? Jackson is the most talented qb in the draft, but obviously fits a running quarterback style offense that most teams don't like. The Patriots don't care, they can morph into any kind of team that they want on a particular Sunday. Jackson may also decide to be on the field at the same time as Tom Brady, and emulate Kordell Slash Stewart.
24. Carolina Panthers get Isaiah Wynn, OT, Georgia. They want to protect Cam Newton.
25. Tennessee Titans draft to re-establish their defensive line, and they go with Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan.
26. Atlanta Falcons bolster their front line with Taven Bryan, DT, Florida.
27. New Orleans Saints recently learned how to play defense. Great idea, so they will add Rashaan Evans, ILB, Alabama.
28. Pittsburgh Steelers select Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville.
29. Jacksonville Jaguars were hoping for a qb to slide because they hate current starter Blake Bortles. Finding none, they take James Washington, WR Oklahoma State. Nobody could cover him at the Senior Bowl.
30. Minnesota Vikings go with Leighton Vander Esch ILB, a sideline-to-sideline linebacker.
31. New England Patriots draft Shaquem Griffin. He's gotten plenty of attention for overcoming the handicap of having only one hand, but what is being missed is that he is an incredible player. He also weighs 229 and runs a 4.3 40 yard dash. People who think he is a day 3 pick are insane. Watch the film and believe your eyes. He is a first round draft pick.
32. Philadelphia Eagles need some O-Line help and go with Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA.
Well that's a lot to have happen. Do you think I will get anything right?
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