Pancake Blocks Mock: Pick No. 23
The only thing predictable about the Patriots drafting in the first round is their unpredictability. There are three players I love in this spot, and they are common picks in various Mocks - Robert Ayers, Larry English, and Darius Butler.
This almost guarantees that none of them will be Patriots. That's one of the many reasons why Mocks are useless, impossible, and fun.
But this draft is all about what WE want. And I want a pass rusher who can set the edge. I basically want one of the Steelers' outside linebackers, and I'm willing to wait a year or two for someone to develop.
That's why Ayers is the best value left. The dude's bigger than Big Willie! It's so hard to find a good pass rusher, and the depth of quality hybrids in this draft affords a great opportunity.
Ayers is also third on Mayock's big board! Jerod Mayo, Ayers' old teammate, was another guy higher on Mayock's board than others. Honestly, that's enough for me.
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 (Andre) - On the clock
Comments
i think mayock has the best board. i like how he ranks his players. curry is where he's supposed to be.. so many people are going crazy for this guy but it doesnt make sense for them to. many of his other slotting, like this one with ayers, i like as well.
nice pick gregg, and i do think NE can pull this off even given their unpredictability
Posted by: scott c | April 21, 2009 12:36 PM
I'm not sure Ayers will be able to play LB in a 3-4. He's just to much a 4-3 end that he probably isn't really even being considered by the 3-4 teams. He is a good talent, and I think he will be a good NFL player, however, I don't think his future is in a 3-4.
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