Pancake Blocks Mock Draft: Pick No. 25
Draft week is finally here. This draft has the most intriguein the top ten since the 2004 Eli/Rivers draft, so it should be a fun buildup. We're on the home stretch of our Mock with John W. picking for Seattle
There are three positions the Seahawks lack depth and strength in. Everyone would point to RB with the decline of Shaun Alexander and they are right. But with Mendenhall and Stewart not falling, they can wait to maybe find a diamond in the rough.
First, with the departure of D.J. Hackett Mike Holmgren will need somebody to step up in the passing game to fill the void of this productive (when he was on the field healthy) WR. I don’t see any superstar WR’s in this draft class worthy of a 1st round selection except for Limas Sweed. Seattle could look for a great pass catching TE.
Second, Seattle used to bolster a near-dominant offensive line anchored by Steve Hutchinson and Walter Jones. Hutch leaves for the Vikings, a player they never really replaced, and Jones is getting older every year with surgically repaired shoulders. But blue chip Branden Albert is now off the board and Sam Baker does not warrant a first round selection.
So do I pick a TE, offensive lineman, or WR? USC’s Fred Davis seems like the most dynamic receiving TE but his recent knee injury is a question mark. Notre Dame’s John Carlson was average at the combine and ran a 4.67 40 (Davis 4.7). One of these guys they could take with their second pick.
Thus, the Seattle Seahawks select Limas Sweed WR, Texas. He has tremendous size, runs precise routes, and is a playmaker with game-breaking ability. I think Holmgren could really utilize his talents, and throw him right into his offense. With another competent wide receiver, Seattle could go four wide every passing down! Mike Holmgren’s dream is realized!
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
Good Pick!
Looks like my campaigning paid off.
My checks in the mail, right Limas?
Posted by: Robert O. | April 21, 2008 10:59 AM
With Devin Thomas off the board, and Keller, Carlson, & Davis all probably available into the 2nd Rd, this is a good pick up for Seattle.
Posted by: Ryan | April 21, 2008 11:00 AM
Seattle would love if Sweed fell to them I think
Posted by: Matt | April 21, 2008 11:53 AM
not a bad pick.. im still not sure what exactly sweed brings to the table but good value here.
Posted by: scott c | April 21, 2008 12:50 PM
Only Trevor Laws would make this pick worthwhile. Mike Holmgren has never had a #1 type of WR, he goes for players that fit his style and that don't cost too much.
The word is that Ruskell wants to trade down to #37 with Atlanta. Trevor Laws would be a great pick here. They may also take him in a trade with the Giants who want a 2 gap in Balmer.
T. Laws is a 3-tech who also played some DE. He would be a great rotational guy for every spot on the line except the 2 gap (Mebane, Tubbs).
The fact that Bernard got put in jail this morning makes this pick not only likeable, but very needed if Rocky is cut as has been rumored.
Either way, this would be the absolute best value. WR is not a need. You will eat your words when Hasslebeck still gets 4000 yards this season with Engram, Burleson, Branch, Obomanu, Taylor, and Payne. A great lineup.
Posted by: Christopher Mattix | April 21, 2008 5:25 PM
Dont cost too much? Hows that Deion Branch contract feel?
Posted by: Matt | April 21, 2008 6:21 PM
The NFC West has some strong running games and I see Seattle, if they don't trade out to a team looking for Brohm, taking a DT like Balmer or Laws in this scenario.
However, I could see Sweed in Seattle... They don't have a red-zone receiving threat, so, since the TE class has largely been disappointing, it does potentially fill a need. I still think the value on the TE and WR position is in the 2nd and 3rd round with quality defensive players seeming to be few in number this year.
Posted by: Chad Ferguson | April 21, 2008 11:32 PM