Pancake Blocks Mock Draft: Pick No. 16
After typing up a nice little piece on the Chargers selecting Tyson Jackson, our mock GM Justin was shocked to see the Texans jump on the LSU defensive end. Undaunted, Justin switched gears to linebacker:
If I were actually running the team, ComPlainian Tomlinson would not have been signed to an extension and the pick here would be the thunder to Darren Sproles' lightning -- Beanie Wells. However with the RBs currently on the roster and the commitment made to each, that pick is unlikely.
The defense has mini-holes everywhere. Last year I selected Kenny Philips, and even after a year of okay play from Antione Cason, I think he would have been a better pick. This year there is no Safety on the board worthy of being taken this high.
A duo of Rey Maualuga and Shawne Merriman would be a feared combination, especially in a division of teams built to run first pass second. He is seen as a can't miss prospect, is a product of nearby USC, and fills a need. With question marks surrounding almost every Charger linebacker, this is the smart pick. (For the record, as a Patriots fan I hope this doesn't happen. Greg call me we can swing a deal. Give me #23 and San Diego's 2nd rounder back)
With the 16th pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers select Rey Maualuga, LB USC
2009 Pancake Blocks Mock Draft
1. Detroit Lions (Sparty) - Jason Smith
2. St. Louis Rams (Evan) - Eugene Monroe
3. Kansas City Chiefs (Dude Abides) - Michael Crabtree
4. Seattle Seahawks (LunaticFringe) - Aaron Curry
5. Cleveland Browns (Thomas G.) - Aaron Maybin
6. Cincinnati Bengals (Wesseling) - Brian Orakpo
7. Oakland Raiders (Andrew W.) - Jeremy Maclin
8. Jacksonville Jaguars (Matt G.) - B.J. Raji
9. Green Bay Packers (Bob) - Michael Oher
10. San Francisco 49ers (Wes H.) - Everette Brown
11. Buffalo Bills (Mark P.) - Brandon Pettigrew
12. Denver Broncos (Michael R.) - Mark Sanchez
13. Washington Redskins (Ryan J.) - Andre Smith
14. New Orleans Saints (Scott K.) - Malcolm Jenkins
15. Houston Texans (Shyam) - Tyson Jackson
16. San Diego Chargers (Justin) - Rey Maualuga
17. New York Jets (Kirby) - On the Clock
Comments
really? i have him going a lot later
Posted by: scott c | April 17, 2009 09:13 PM
how can you call this mock draft credible if matt stafford is still on the board after 16 selections ?
Posted by: arson arnie | April 17, 2009 10:37 PM
Cause he sucks?
Ever heard of Aaron Rodgers? Don't tell me you think Alex Smith is better than Rodgers. The only reason that Stafford is high on all the other mock drafts you see out there is because a lot of teams high in the draft can use him, but as you get further in the draft the teams picking don't need a QB... that's probably why they are picking later.
Posted by: Drunkmonkey | April 17, 2009 10:54 PM
I tend to agree with those who see Stafford as "not #1 material". Seriously, there's a real chance the Lions bail on him at #1, and if that happens Stafford's chances of being invited to Roger Goodell's suite on draft day increase exponentially.
Picking the lineman is safer...and the Lions need to be safe these days.
Posted by: joshyjoshTN | April 17, 2009 11:52 PM
Drunkmonkey is right. Stafford is so high on the board because hes needed by the worst teams. If both he and Sanchez are available after pick 10 there is a chance one of them could tumble to the 20s.
If Stafford doesnt sign with DET before the 25th, he better bring some Snickers for him and Sanchez. Cause its gunna be awhile.
Posted by: Wes Hale | April 18, 2009 12:40 AM
Haha, that would be a great Snickers commercial.
"Not going anywhere for a while? Grab a Snickers."
Posted by: Fredex | April 18, 2009 11:44 AM
lol how the fuck is a gaytriot fan going to pick for the chargers? he doesn't even know the team, saying every LB has question marks.
complainian tomlinson...keep watching espn, faggot.
Posted by: Barrett | April 21, 2009 02:46 PM