Pancake Blocks Mock Draft: Pick No.24
If you liked debating about backfield committee's, you'll love this pick
The chatter you will hear when the Titans are on the clock will be the inevitable cries for a WR. I can already see Kiper pontificating about how the Titans need to add some weapons to aid in Vince Young’s development. I am even convinced that after watching Lendale plod for just over 1000yds and his receivers lumber through their routes, that smash mouth Jeff Fisher realizes he needs to add some speed and playmakers as well.
I totally agree. The problem is, I just don’t see a WR at this spot that isn’t loaded with question marks….and due to a string of recent disappointments and the hit or miss nature of WR’s taken in the first round, I think the Titans are a little gun shy about selecting one so high.
The Fish loves defense, so I turned my attention to a DL that was peppered with FA departures and has the looming cloud of Haynesworth playing under a one year franchise tag. I was leaning toward Phillip Merling, but the Skins snatched him up. Then I was considering the safe guy in the trenches Kentwan Balmer. Eh, there’s nothing special about Balmer and my gut tells me I can get that DL help in the 2nd..
So, as I’m sure happens in many war rooms on draft day, I am doing another 180 and zeroing in on adding a gamebreaker…..someone that can offer an array of options to an anemic offense. I wouldn’t be shocked if Chris Johnson is the surprise pick come draft day…but I question the level of competition he faced and it might be a little too early for him. So I am going with the player that did it against the top football conference in the nation…..with the #24th pick in the first round the Tennessee Titans select Felix Jones RB, Arkansas. Lightning to Lendale’s thunder, adept at catching the ball out of the backfield, devastating on reverses/gadget plays and even shortens the field with his return ability.
2008 Pancake Blocks Mock Draft
1. Miami Dolphins (Scott L.) - Chris Long
2. St. Louis Rams (Evan Silva) - Glenn Dorsey
3. Atlanta Falcons (Troy Hill) - Matt Ryan
4. Oakland Raiders (Stephen G.) - Jake Long
5. Kansas City Chiefs (Jeremy S.) - Darren McFadden
6. New York Jets (John B.) - Vernon Gholston
7. New England Patriots (Gregg R.) - Sedrick Ellis
8. Baltimore Ravens (Ryan F.) - Leodis McKelvin
9. Cincinnati Bengals (Jacob C.) - Ryan Clady
10. New Orleans Saints (Scott K.) - Keith Rivers
11. Buffalo Bills (James N.) - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
12. Denver Broncos (Taylor C.) - Chris Williams
13. Carolina Panthers (Matthew W.) - Derrick Harvey
14. Chicago Bears (Zone) - Branden Albert
15. Detroit Lions (Adam P.) - Rashard Mendenhall
16. Arizona Cardinals (Scott C.) - Aquib Talib
17. Minnesota Vikings (Tim L.) - Jeff Otah
18. Houston Texans (Jimmy) - Mike Jenkins
19. Philadelphia Eagles (Andy G.) - Devin Thomas
20. Tampa Bay Bucs (Robert O.) - Antoine Cason
21. Washington Redskins (James M.) - Philip Merling
22. Dallas Cowboys (Marv) - Jonathan Stewart
23. Pittsburgh Steelers (Matt G.) - Gosder Cherilus
24. Tennessee Titans (Stephen S.) - Felix Jones
Comments
Interesting. If the Titans take Sweed, then their team is looking more Longhorn than ever. Vince Young, Bo Scaife, Michael Griffin...Sweed?
I think the Titans may feel hesitant about taking a WR or a back at this spot. It's just not Fisher's style.
Posted by: Josh | April 20, 2008 12:05 AM
Most often its not his style because there are bigger gaps to deal with.
I do think that he would prefer an impact lineman, but there isnt very many worth taking at this point in the first round since so many have already been taken.
Posted by: Matt | April 20, 2008 12:22 AM
Both Josh and Matt have hit it on th head. If there was a DL or WR worth taking...Fisher would do it. I somewhat expect Dallas to grab F.Jones at 22 so it will be real interesting to see who the Titans eventually grab at 24.
Posted by: Swanson | April 20, 2008 09:29 PM