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http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d8166b4a7&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Alright guys, I think we can all agree that, in general, the guys at NFL.com are more accurate than the guys over at ESPN. Bucky Brooks has just come out with a draft, and I know many of you have scoffed at the mocks that show only 1 QB in the first round, but there is a growing number of them from 'real' mockers.

I'm starting to think they may be right, as there are tons of questions about both QBs. Between injuries, Bradford's frail frame and spread O, and Clausen's attitude and lack of upside, I can see both of these guys falling out of the top half of the first round. I think that we all have a skewed representation of the draft because of guys like Kiper and McShay that have the rest of the internet buzzing about two QBs landing in the too half of the first. Take away those two guys, and I think all the mocks on the net would look incredibly different.

Anyway, if it seems possible on draft day, look for Shanny to go with an OT early and wait to jump into the first round late and grab a top two QB. I wouldn't take it to the bank, but I give it a very, very solid chance.

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Seriously, there's too many teams that need a qb for prospects like Clausen and Bradford to fall like they have in this mock.

It's happened twice in the past 5 years...Brady Quinn...who needed a QB before him? Miami, Bills, Niners, Falcons, Vikings....well, I won't list them all, but there were AT LEAST ten teams that passed on him that had not much at QB.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_NFL_Draft

Aaron Rodgers...Again, plenty of teams with literally no answer at QB passed on him. And he was a VERY good prospect. Ravens, Raiders, Jags, Cards, Vikings (twice), Texans, Chiefs, Saints, Chargers, Lions, Bucs, Bears, Browns...any of these teams have a decent QB situation then?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_NFL_Draft

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It's happened twice in the past 5 years...Brady Quinn...who needed a QB before him? Miami, Bills, Niners, Falcons, Vikings....well, I won't list them all, but there were AT LEAST ten teams that passed on him that had not much at QB.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_NFL_Draft

Aaron Rodgers...Again, plenty of teams with literally no answer at QB passed on him. And he was a VERY good prospect. Ravens, Raiders, Jags, Cards, Vikings (twice), Texans, Chiefs, Saints, Chargers, Lions, Bucs, Bears, Browns...any of these teams have a decent QB situation then?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_NFL_Draft

... both of those drafts had a QB taken 1st overall. There's no way the 1st QB is being drafted in the 20s this year.

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wow one of the worst mocks I've seen. I wonder if the editors at NFL.com look over this stuff before posting it?

He has Berry going 13th??

I disagree. This is actually one of the better mocks that I have seen. Bradford's and clausen are so far from sure things and there looks to be quite a few qbs available via trade/fa (Vick, mcnabb/kolb, Pennington, rosenfels, volek, Troy Smith, Quinn/Anderson, Clemens, Kerry Collins, bulgier). Not that all of those guys are good qbs, but some are huge upgrades to a numerous of teams. And on top of that, most of the teams in need of a qb this year have terrible o-lines and this is much better ol class then it is qb.

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I disagree. This is actually one of the better mocks that I have seen. Bradford's and clausen are so far from sure things and there looks to be quite a few qbs available via trade/fa (Vick, mcnabb/kolb, Pennington, rosenfels, volek, Troy Smith, Quinn/Anderson, Clemens, Kerry Collins, BULGIER).

I disagree. This is actually just another pretend draft that lives up to it's name...MOCK...as in it's here for us all to mock. The QB's in this draft aren't the greatest crop of recent talent, but the top tier are very accurate passers.

As for the FA QB's you listed...I have to throw the BS flag on a few...

Vick - might as well play WR

Pennington - noodle arm is all but on both feet in the football grave

Rosenfels/Volek - never proved anything and have been around a while, might as well take youth

Kerry Collins - I was happy to see him show some promise the past season and a half, but he's pretty much over with now...last hurrah

Bulgier (really, Bul-Gier?) - as for mister bulgy lol, he's been done 2 seasons ago

At this point dealing with Mr Fav-re's crap timeline (if he left MINNY) is a better option than all listed above except maybe Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson.

Oh btw, JPP at 3rd overall is horrible...I'm pretty sure the Tyson Jackson pick is still fresh in every NFL mind from last years draft (bet the Chef's wish they had Rak now lol)...3rd overall is way to high to gamble on a pick off shear promise and not consistent production, like Suh or Gerald McCoy or Eric Berry.

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The Chiefs have been missing more than hitting with these top 1st drafts for some time now . But this is a terrible mock draft.

Another thing is I really don't think after Long and Carricker have been taken in the last 3 drafts in the top 15 (including 2nd overall) I dont think Suh is such a lock to go to the rams because that is an awful lot of resources on the DL what is a talent starved roster .

What might be an interesting move is the Bucs trading with the Rams to move up from 3 to 1 to snag Suh who is by far the guy they covet at the moment and at No.3. The Rams would be able to either make another trade or pick up Clausen or Bradford before us .

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I disagree. This is actually one of the better mocks that I have seen. Bradford's and clausen are so far from sure things and there looks to be quite a few qbs available via trade/fa (Vick, mcnabb/kolb, Pennington, rosenfels, volek, Troy Smith, Quinn/Anderson, Clemens, Kerry Collins, bulgier). Not that all of those guys are good qbs, but some are huge upgrades to a numerous of teams. And on top of that, most of the teams in need of a qb this year have terrible o-lines and this is much better ol class then it is qb.

The only QB's on your list who are in anyway a realistiv attempt by a club in need of a QB upgrade to do more than put a sticking plaster on it are McNabb/Kolb. Vick maybe but only if you are prepared to totally base your offense around him. The chances of the Eagles dealing any of those 3 to us are slim to none by the way.

The rest of those guys are either journeymen who could hold the fort for a year if you are rebuilding or are literally on their last legs and should probably be backups.

No QB drafted is a sure thing but there are very slim pickings in free agency. The draft and/or Jason Campbell is probably the decision we have to make.

As for Bradford or Clausen falling its certainly possible but unless they really stink in workouts or fail a medical I think its very unlikely one of them does not go in the top 10 at least. It only takes one coach/front offcie to be sold on them to make the pick.

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I cant really take the seriously when Bradford falls to the 20s and no Jimmy Clausen. Fail!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_NFL_Draft

At this point I believe that you're probably right, but it only takes a short look back to see a draft where I thought the same thing. Brady Quinn was looking at top ten and only went 22 because Cleveland traded up to get him (and JaMarcus shouldn't have been there at all). With the questions surrounding these two players, I don't think you can rule out the possibility of a drop.

If a few teams don't think the money is worth the risk, the top QB's could drop a bit. Seattle could use their 14th on a QB, but once you get into the mid-teens and higher those teams have a QB already. Guess it all depends on how teams see these guys long term.

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This is just a weak draft for QBs.. If one goes early its going to be because us or someone else reaches for one and not because they are worthy of a high pick. I think Bradford and Clausen or mid first rounders myself.

Exactly. Bradford and Clausen will not be taken just because they are the best QBs on the board. If people decide they are no better than Trent Edwards or John Beck, maybe even Josh Freeman or Joe Flacco, the two will drop hard.

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