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