Pancake Blocks Mock Draft: Pick No. 27
I had the Chargers pick in our video Mock Draft (coming out tomorrow). I took Jerod Mayo. Justin K. disagrees)
The Chargers don't have many glaring weaknesses, but they only have a few picks in this years draft, so they must choose players wisely. I think the pick should be defensive, since all the noteworthy RBs have been taken. As the team stands now, they shouldn't have any difficulty winning their division. Their problem will be in stopping the passing game of their playoff foes, the Patriots and Colts. The debate is in how to do so. As of late it seems that you can win with a sub-par secondary as long as your pass rush is top notch.
The question now is to go with a DB or a pass rusher.
There is no doubt that in this draft (at #27) the best value is at the Linebacker position. I can't believe Quinten Groves is still on the board. Dan Connor and Jerod Mayo should be stellar pros. Unfortunately for San Diego, they just signed Shaun Phillips and Matt Wilhelm to a long contract extensions last year, so there doesn't seem to be room for any of these guys on their roster. I want to draft one of these guys, but it just doesn't make any sense.
I'll settle for Kenny Phillips. He can play spot duty until he takes over for Clinton Hart next year. It doesn't excite me thought.
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
25. Seattle Seahawks (John W.) - Limas Sweed
26. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tony B.) - Kentwan Balmer
27. San Diego Chargers (Justin K.) - Kenny Phillips
Comments
Sorry Greg,
I said I wished I could pick him but there just isn't room.
Posted by: Justin K. | April 22, 2008 04:28 PM
I think most also agree that because of the lack of picks and because of the situation you described above, the chargers are a very likely spot for those looking to trade back into the first round to grab a slipping QB. Brohm perhaps?
Posted by: Matt | April 22, 2008 04:31 PM
Jake Long goes #1 overall to the Dolphins. Scott L. - pretty obvious Parcells agrees with me who is the best player available & safest pick.
Looks like pretty good value at #4 in our mock.
Posted by: Stephen | April 22, 2008 04:34 PM
I think you just took the cowboys' next pick.
Posted by: Chiefsfan | April 22, 2008 05:12 PM
Uh, yeah, he just took the pick I had written up already. Jinxed myself.
Posted by: b roo | April 22, 2008 05:39 PM
The long term contract argument does not hold up. They just signed Clinton Hart to a 5 year extension. I've already heard talk about trading Matt Wilhelm. But, that's because the Chargers have Brandon Siler AND Anthony Waters on the roster who are both potential upgrades over Wilhelm and Cooper. I don't see room for an LB either, but not because of Wilhelm. If a significant upgrade is available he's always trade bait.
Although I'd prefer a CB, since Paul Oliver is versatile enough to provide depth at safety, I don't see one of value here (not even Brandon Flowers). I happen to like Kenny Phillips because he is versatile enough to play nickle CB if needed. So I actually think this is a good pick. I'd rather have an offensive tackle, but Gosder Cherilus is off the board and I'm not too impressed with Sam Baker.
Posted by: Robert O. | April 22, 2008 05:43 PM
P.S. At least I had a write up where I really wanted the guy and justified taking him rather than complaining about it.
Posted by: b roo | April 22, 2008 05:45 PM