1. OL - There is not much depth behind the current starters and Jonas Jennings hasn't been healthy since he was brought over from Buffalo. Unfortunately, the guys with first round ability have already been taken, so we will wait until later to address our needs here.

2. WR - The team is in desperate need of a play maker at the receiver position. DeSean Jackson is tempting here. A local kid with a lot of talent and speed, could also help in the return game. But this draft is so deep in terms of WR's it is hard to justify using this pick on him.

3. Pass rusher - Seemingly the biggest problem with the defense has been the inability to get to the QB. Manny Lawson was drafted for this purpose just two years ago, but even when healthy he hasn't shown the ability to get many sacks. Cliff Avril would be a good choice later in the draft, if they decide to go elsewhere in the first round. But a 3-4 defense absolutely has to have a stud pass rusher to be effective.

So with the 29th pick in the 2008 Pancake Blocksʼ Mock NFL Draft, the San Fransisco 49ers select Auburn defensive end Quentin Groves. He has the strength and speed to get to the QB and much like Patrick Willis last year, should be able to realize his full potential under the tutelage of Mike Singletary. Hopefully we will see back-to-back DROY's from the 49ers organization.

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
28. Dallas Cowboys (B. Roo) - Brian Brohm
29. San Francisco 49ers (Josh F.) - Quentin Groves