Non è mai troppo presto... NFL DRAFT 2012

[CounterWeak]

non si può non sperare che la proprio squadra draft questo qui:

http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-foo ... rri00.html

[steve]

primo mock x la epsn


http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft201 ... projection


visto che qui si fermano alla scelta dei Jags vi posto tutto il resto...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 4-10
Dre Kirkpatrick*, CB, Alabama

Ronde Barber is aging and Aqib Talib's future is up in the air, so Kirkpatrick makes sense. He flashes good instincts in off-man coverage, is physical in run support and has great size. Kirkpatrick is not elite in man-to-man coverage, but he's made huge strides in the last two seasons.

Washington Redskins
Record: 5-9
Robert Griffin III*, QB, Baylor

Finding a quarterback is a must for the Redskins, and this will be an interesting call if Griffin and USC's Matt Barkley are still on the board. Barkley would make sense, but it might be hard for Washington coach Mike Shanahan to pass on a dynamic athlete like Griffin.

Miami Dolphins
Record: 5-9
Matt Barkley*, QB, USC

Another team with an obvious need at quarterback, the Dolphins would be wise to take a young talent they can build their offense around for years to come.

Carolina Panthers
Record: 5-9
Justin Blackmon*, WR, Oklahoma State

I'm not a fan of taking wideouts in the top 10 unless they are in the elite category -- think Calvin Johnson and A.J. Green -- and Blackmon is not in that class. However, the Panthers will be searching for weapons to put around QB Cam Newton, and Blackmon is clearly the top receiver on the board. He has outstanding body control to make all kinds of catches, and it will be interesting to see whether the Panthers make the move.

Buffalo Bills
Record: 5-9
Riley Reiff*, OT, Iowa

The Bills have had a pressing need at left tackle for years, and haven't drafted one since they missed on Mike Williams at No. 4 overall in 2002. Reiff isn't a finished product but has good natural feet for his size, and he projects as a very good starting left tackle if developed properly. And despite the money Buffalo recently committed to Ryan Fitzpatrick, I think a quarterback would have to be in play here, as well. But the Bills wouldn't be likely to take Oklahoma's Landry Jones at this point.

Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 6-8
Luke Kuechly*, ILB, Boston College

The Andy Reid regime in Philadelphia has not used a first-round pick on a linebacker in 13 years, but this might be the time. Kuechly is perhaps the most productive linebacker in the nation, using elite instincts and anticipation to mask a lack of ideal athletic ability.

Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 6-8
Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

Barry Richardson will be a free agent after this season and Branden Albert might be a better fit at guard, so Martin would be a good fit here. The Chiefs need to solidify their offensive line, and Martin projects as a very good right tackle given his run-blocking prowess.

Arizona Cardinals
Record: 7-7
Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama

Offensive tackle is a bigger need, but there is a big drop-off in talent after the top three tackles on the board. Upshaw is a good fit for the Cardinals' system given his size, strength and ability to set the edge against the run, and his finishing power as a pass-rusher.

Tennessee Titans
Record: 7-7
Andre Branch, DE, Clemson

Three of the Titans' top nine tacklers are from the 2011 draft -- LBs Akeem Ayers and Colin McCarthy and DT Jurrell Casey -- but Tennessee is still looking for reinforcements on that side of the ball. Given Branch's quickness, motor and strength, he is a perfect fit at right DE opposite former first-round pick Derrick Morgan. Tennessee also has a huge need at wide receiver, and this would be a good time to draft a young playmaker if Blackmon were to fall.

San Diego Chargers
Record: 7-7
Mark Barron, S, Alabama
There is not an offensive tackle available who could fill the Chargers' huge need, and Barron is the best player available at their other need positions (SS, NT, WR, ILB). He is physical in run support, can play the point in deep coverage, and would team with Eric Weddle to give San Diego one of the premier safety duos in the league.

Seattle Seahawks
Record: 7-7
Landry Jones*, QB, Oklahoma

The Seahawks have a clear need at quarterback, and while Jones' stock has dropped a bit and he may return to school, he still has first-round tools. He did not play well down the stretch, but his supporting cast is partly to blame. If Jones can regain his confidence, his natural ability is impressive.

New York Giants
Record: 7-7
Vontaze Burfict*, ILB, Arizona State

Current starting MLB Chase Blackburn is a free agent after this season, and while I'm not sure Burfict has the discipline and character the Giants would be looking for in the quarterback of their defense, he is double-stuffed with raw ability. He has impressive size, is a thumper against the run and shows good range in underneath coverage.

Cincinnati Bengals (from Oakland)
Record: 8-6
David DeCastro*, G, Stanford

DeCastro isn't a sexy pick, but he is by far the best interior lineman in the 2012 class and is ready to be an NFL starter right now. Both current Bengals starters -- Bobbie Williams and Nate Livings -- are set to become free agents, and DeCastro is the best player available at a need position.

Chicago Bears
Record: 7-7
Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

The Bears haven't take a receiver in the first round since David Terrell in 2001, and I understand their hesitation to draft wideouts so high. However, they must find weapons for QB Jay Cutler, and Roy Williams clearly doesn't make the cut. Floyd seems to have put off-field issues behind him, and his size and ability to play the deep ball make him an attractive option.

Dallas Cowboys
Record: 8-6
Fletcher Cox*, DT, Mississippi State

Dallas doesn't have a specific pressing need, but it could upgrade at safety, cornerback and outside linebacker, and free agency could create holes at guard and inside linebacker. However, Cox has come on this season and is an underrated player with the versatility to play end in the Cowboys' 3-4 scheme.

Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 8-6
Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

The Bengals' marginal depth at cornerback was exposed when starter Leon Hall went down for the season, and while Dennard has size limitations and might be a reach at this point, he's a fluid athlete with good instincts and mental toughness.

New York Jets
Record: 8-6
Alshon Jeffery*, WR, South Carolina

The Jets could be staring at a host of needs -- SS, DE, WR, NT, OLB -- on draft day, but Jeffery makes sense here if the team decides not to bring back Plaxico Burress. There are questions about Jeffery's quickness and ability to separate, but his ball skills down the field are simply too good to ignore.

Denver Broncos
Record: 8-6
Devon Still, DT, Penn State

Tim Tebow is not yet locked in as the Broncos' long-term starting quarterback, but assuming Tebow does hold on to the job, Denver would do well to continue building on defense to complement a low-risk offensive philosophy. Still could help do that with his ability to disrupt plays and cause havoc in the middle.

Cleveland Browns (from ATL)
Record: 4-10
Kevin Reddick*, OLB, North Carolina

Reddick is tough and instinctive, and he has the overall physical tools to offer an upgrade on the weak side in defensive coordinator Dick Jauron's 4-3 scheme.

Detroit Lions
Record: 9-5
David Wilson*, RB, Virginia Tech

Spending another high pick on a running back would be a tough pill to swallow, but Jahvid Best has proved he's not durable enough to be a workhorse back. Wilson is a burner with toughness and improved inside running skills, and he could provide big-play potential.

Houston Texans
Record: 10-4
Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State

Sanders isn't a massive mauler, but he is a perfect fit for the Texans because of his versatility -- he played both tackle spots at FSU and could move inside to guard if necessary -- and his experience in a zone-blocking scheme with the Seminoles.

Baltimore Ravens
Record: 10-4
Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

The Ravens have several offensive linemen headed toward free agency, plus other issues still to be sorted out on defense. Adams is quick and long enough to ride pass-rushers past the pocket, and he has the ability to get into position and wall off defenders in the running game.

Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 10-4
Jarvis Jones*, OLB, Georgia

Jones might be headed back to school and outside linebacker is not a big need for the Steelers, but at this point they could afford to use a luxury pick on a player with the skill set to possibly become the team's next great pass-rusher.

New England Patriots (from N.O.)
Record: 11-3
Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

Ingram's versatility makes him a perfect fit for the Patriots. He can play end or outside linebacker and also has experience rushing the passer from the inside. As a senior, Ingram emerged as a big-time playmaker (8.5 sacks, 13.5 TFL, 2 INT).

San Francisco 49ers
Record: 11-3
Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

The 49ers need to continue adding weapons on offense, and Wright is an explosive athlete who can stretch the field vertically, create after the catch and contribute in the return game.

New England Patriots
Record: 11-3
Johnthan Banks*, CB, Mississippi State

Banks is flying under the radar and could very well return to school, but he has the size and fluidity to help a New England pass defense that ranks dead last in the NFL (297 ypg) and has had trouble finding long-term secondary help in the draft.

Green Bay Packers
Record: 13-1
Ronnell Lewis*, OLB, Oklahoma

Clay Matthews is the team's only legitimate edge-rushing threat, and he needs some help. Lewis might be better off returning for his senior season to continue his development. But if he enters the draft, he flashes the kind of explosiveness that could help take some pressure off Matthews.

[Alpha]

A mio parere Blackmon verrà scelto dai Jaguars che hanno una palese carenza di ricevitori. Non vedo il motivo per cui dovrebbero farlo passare, salvo boiate atomiche di chi li precede.

[stars 'n stripes]

Barkley ha ufficialmente detto che non si dichiarerà per il prossimo draft e torna a USC

[The Goods]

Barkley ha ufficialmente detto che non si dichiarerà per il prossimo draft e torna a USC

di Kalil si sa qualcosa??? perchè mi pare strano che uno torni a USC senza l'altro...

[DarkLink]

Kalil si è ufficialmente dichiaratoche io sappia. probabilmente Barkley vuole vincere qualcosa di importante con USC, o forse ambisce a una posizione nel draft più alta rispetto a quella che pareva essergli destinata in questo 2012

[stars 'n stripes]

Barkley ha ufficialmente detto che non si dichiarerà per il prossimo draft e torna a USC

di Kalil si sa qualcosa??? perchè mi pare strano che uno torni a USC senza l'altro...

Kalil s'è dichiarato,cosi come il DE Perry
c'è un altro dei trojans che invece ha deciso di tornare al college come Barkley,ma ora mi sfugge il nome

Edit: la safety TJ McDonald

[The Goods]

bah, non è che quest'anno sarebbe sceso tanto...a stare larghi, nella top 10 ci entrava comodamente.
probabilmente vorrà vincere un Bowl con USC...

[DarkLink]

bah, non è che quest'anno sarebbe sceso tanto...a stare larghi, nella top 10 ci entrava comodamente.
probabilmente vorrà vincere un Bowl con USC...

penso anch'io, a meno che non abbia la convinzione di poter essere il numero uno nel 2013 o cmq essere un top 3

[ride_the_lightning]

Vedendo come ha giocato nel periodo di novembre/dicembre e la crescita che ha avuto dall'anno passato, l'impianto solido di U$C [nonostante la perdita di Kalil, ritorna in D# pure la S TJ MacDonald], l'ottima stagione dei Trojans e il fatto di essere finalmente bowl eligible direi che siano motivi sufficienti per provare a sfidare lo strapotere Oregon degli ultimi anni in PAC-12 e puntare a qualcosa di più [magari pure togliersi qualche sfizio personale].*

*Jim Mora Jr. permettendo.

Strada aperta a R.G.III come secondo QB dietro a Luck ?

[The Goods]

bah, non è che quest'anno sarebbe sceso tanto...a stare larghi, nella top 10 ci entrava comodamente.
probabilmente vorrà vincere un Bowl con USC...

penso anch'io, a meno che non abbia la convinzione di poter essere il numero uno nel 2013 o cmq essere un top 3

forse questo sì, ma non penso che il rischio valga la ricompensa...cioè, salire di qualche posizione (4, forse 5) e giocare un altro anno rischiando di infortunarsi o semplicemente fare una brutta stagione come successo a Locker non mi pare un scelta intelligentissima.
è anche vero che c'è da considerare il fattore Bowl per USC e sarebbe l'unica occasione per Barkley, però non condivido la scelta.

[Angyair]

Preparatevi comunque, perchè adesso è tutto apparecchiato per una grande prestazione vestiaria di RGIII al draft! Se Heisman ha sfoggiato le calze di Superman non oso pensare a cosa sta preparando!

[ride_the_lightning]

Beh ma, Barkley, per quanto aveva mostrato, imho non scendeva così in basso. Qualora ci fosse stata una squadra con need disperato di QB nella top-5, penso che immediatamente dietro ad Andrea Fortuna ci fosse lui. Giusto, giusto RG III che sta salendo poteva impensierire il range di scelta del biondino.
Locker che in fin dei conti è poi stato scelto alla 8 e il contesto di Washington, nonostante Sarkisian, non è paragonabile a quello di USC attrezzato per arrivare anche a bowl BCS di una certa importanza, sempre imho. L'infortunio potrebbe averlo anche in training camp dopo esser stato scelto, eh

[Andrea Campagna]

Giusta decisione di Barkley, che se non è già il front-runner per l'Heisman Trophy poco ci manca. Inoltre con USC ha la possibilità di vincere il Titolo Nazionale, viste le potenzialità dei Trojans. Di sicuro può puntare alla prima assoluta al Draft del 2012, dove in ogni caso difficilmente troverà altri QB scelti prima di lui. Sempre se conferma gli enormi progressi messi in mostra quest'anno, ma i presupposti ci sono tutti.

E quoto Ride sugli infortuni, mi sembra sempre un discorso sopravvalutato soprattutto quando si parla di un QB ritenuto già così forte da essere un Top10 l'anno precedente. Senza andare troppo lontano negli anni, basta ricordare Bradford prima assoluta dopo aver saltato per infortunio gran parte dell'ultimo anno giocato.

[pippo77]

comunque c'è da dire che a livello monetario essere la prima scelta o la numero dieci non ti sposta più decine di milioni di dollari....
farsi un altro anno è un "rischio calcolato" oggi...
Locker sì che ci ha rimesso bei soldi...