Pancake Blocks Mock: Pick No. 31
Long-time contender for MVC (Most Valuable Commenter) Scott C. is picking for the Cardinals for the second straight year. He writes that he is "sipping the Silva Kool-Aid this year." Aren't we all?
Arizona made a surprising run at the playoffs last year. After the 08 draft, not even the starting QB was decided, so to say there was a little uncertainty in the air is good a good expression. Thankfully for them they went with the right QB, added great draft picks and applied good coaching through out the year. They were the fantasy darlings of 08 - except the running backs. Last year this was a major area of need.
There was no continuity at the position and it began to weaken the offense midseason when their passing attack sputtered some. But they made adjustments, and that receiving corps is too good to contain all year, so they made the push into the big game.
While I do believe the 'Zona will add a premium DL talent in the draft, considering our mock and the stock left here, I'm going to predict they should make this choice later on. An added RB significantly reduces the risk of an offensive tail off, and only makes a good team even more dangerous. Imagine a Steve Slaton/Matt Forte in this offense.
With the 31st selection of the NFL Draft, The Arizona Cardinals select, Donald Brown, Running Back, University of Connecticut.
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) - Matthew Stafford
18. Denver Broncos (Steve C.) - Brian Cushing
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Reaper) - Vontae Davis
20. Detroit Lions (TC) - Peria Jerry
21. Philadelphia Eagles (Jack) - Knowshon Moreno
22. Minnesota Vikings (Jesse) - Josh Freeman
23. New England Patriots (Gregg R.) - Robert Ayers
24. Falcons (Andrew) - Darius Butler
25. Dolphins (Phil) - Clint Sintim
26. Ravens (Drunkmonkey) - Hakeem Nicks
27. Colts (Brian) - Chris Wells
28. Bills (Andrew) - Eben Britton
29. Giants (Gregg's Wife) - Kenny Britt
30. Titans (Dooger) - Alphonso Smith
31. Cardinals (Scott C) - Donald Brown
32. Pittsburgh (Ken B.) - On the clock
Comments
MVC! lol
Posted by: scott c | April 24, 2009 11:56 AM
So with one pick remaining, I'm not gonna lie, I'm surprised at the players left on the board. Not that I'm arguing that anybody here really made a dumb move, just that I didn't think Clay Matthews would still be available.
I still think Alex Mack may go to the Steelers here, but I think James Laurinaitis has a good shot to go round one. I remember when he was a lock to go top 10 before the season started, and then Ohio State just stunk it up at USC.
Players who didn't go in round one of our draft, but could get in on Saturday (omitting whomever is picked by the Steelers here):
Percy Harvin
Darrius Heyward-Bey
James Laurinaitis
Brian Robiskie
Posted by: Drunkmonkey | April 24, 2009 12:17 PM
I agree, Drunkenmonkey, about the players that were still on the board. I thought for sure that the Steelers would be forced into drafting the best few players left, but there were plenty to choose from.
I won't say more, because Gregg should be posting my pick for the Stillers soon. SUSPENSE!
Posted by: KB | April 24, 2009 12:47 PM
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Posted by: Wijwryqv | June 29, 2009 05:16 AM