Planet Mock Commentary.

[D Rock]

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Interesting selection of Vontae Davis, D-Rock. I was thinking with the release of Matt Jones that you guys would take Jeremy Maclin. Or with the loss of Khalif Barnes, maybe take Andre Smith...

I was really considering both. I wanted Crabtree to fall very badly. Oher would have gotten a hard look if not taken as well. I like Maclin but have a feeling he wont be able to dominate at the NFL level. Smith is a headcase and a year sitting behind Tra Thomas might get him angry and he could self-destruct.

I tried to trade back into the 12-16 range but couldn't find a deal. I think all of the players I was looking at would be better value there plus picking up an extra pick or two, but I wasn't able to make it happen and had to settle on an incredible athlete instead.

Look for WR and T to be on the Jaguar's radar in the coming rounds for sure though.

[Jom112]

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Interesting selection of Vontae Davis, D-Rock. I was thinking with the release of Matt Jones that you guys would take Jeremy Maclin. Or with the loss of Khalif Barnes, maybe take Andre Smith...

I was really considering both. I wanted Crabtree to fall very badly. Oher would have gotten a hard look if not taken as well. I like Maclin but have a feeling he wont be able to dominate at the NFL level. Smith is a headcase and a year sitting behind Tra Thomas might get him angry and he could self-destruct.

I tried to trade back into the 12-16 range but couldn't find a deal. I think all of the players I was looking at would be better value there plus picking up an extra pick or two, but I wasn't able to make it happen and had to settle on an incredible athlete instead.

Look for WR and T to be on the Jaguar's radar in the coming rounds for sure though.

Solid logic.

I actually think come draft day that Crabtree will fall to the #6 pick and we will trade with the Jags so they can select Crabtree. Then at #8 we'll select either Michael Oher (If he's still around), Andre Smith or Rey Maualuga...

[D Rock]

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Interesting selection of Vontae Davis, D-Rock. I was thinking with the release of Matt Jones that you guys would take Jeremy Maclin. Or with the loss of Khalif Barnes, maybe take Andre Smith...

I was really considering both. I wanted Crabtree to fall very badly. Oher would have gotten a hard look if not taken as well. I like Maclin but have a feeling he wont be able to dominate at the NFL level. Smith is a headcase and a year sitting behind Tra Thomas might get him angry and he could self-destruct.

I tried to trade back into the 12-16 range but couldn't find a deal. I think all of the players I was looking at would be better value there plus picking up an extra pick or two, but I wasn't able to make it happen and had to settle on an incredible athlete instead.

Look for WR and T to be on the Jaguar's radar in the coming rounds for sure though.

Solid logic.

I actually think come draft day that Crabtree will fall to the #6 pick and we will trade with the Jags so they can select Crabtree. Then at #8 we'll select either Michael Oher (If he's still around), Andre Smith or Rey Maualuga...

I would be happy to see that happen as a Jaguars non-hater. (Not fan...that's reserved for one team and one team only)

[BigBen2112]

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I dont really understand the selection of Crabtree for Seattle. TJ Housh was just signed by them...they really need a secondary receiver and you can find them later in the draft...but they also need a QB. Hasselbeck is 33 and hurt last year...and I believe his deal ends in 2010 and he'll be 35.

Furthermore:

Here’s what Mora had to say about Matt Hasselbeck and his health status: “I think if Matt Hasselbeck is healthy for 16 weeks this team has a chance to do some special things because he’s an outstanding player. And we’d love to see that happen. And right now all indications are that he’s going to be fine.

“He’s seen upteen specialists. And he’s worked very, very hard on rehabilitation of the back. But once again, Mitch, as you said, there’s an uncertainty, especially as you get up there in age and you’re dealing with a back injury. There’s just certain things that you can’t predict. Right now all indications are that he’s going to be fine. But that could change. So what’s important for us as an organization is as we go through the draft and as we go through free agency, is to not just say, ‘Matt’s going to be fine. Oh, Matt’s going to be OK. We can ignore that position.’ I don’t think that’s the thing to do.”

Mora went on to say the team will not necessarily look at free agency, but will look at the draft in terms of finding an heir apparent for Hasselbeck when his career is over to groom as the future starting quarterback of the franchise.

[url]http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/02/10/mora_no_decision_yet_on_hawks_keeping_lb[/url]

Matthew Stafford makes a ton of sense for Seattle, their system, and the fact that he can sit behind Hasselbeck if needed.

Ahhh, Matt Stafford was picked by the Lions, buddy. This is like me coming on here and saying the Steelers should of went with Jason Smith because he makes more sense.

Actually, now that you mention it, Jason Smith does make a lot of sense for the Steelers! :P

Yeah sorry guys...I confused which draft was which that im participating in. My bad.

[steelz09]

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are the bills on the clock or what?!

[WoodleyofTroy]

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I dont really understand the selection of Crabtree for Seattle. TJ Housh was just signed by them...they really need a secondary receiver and you can find them later in the draft...but they also need a QB. Hasselbeck is 33 and hurt last year...and I believe his deal ends in 2010 and he'll be 35.

Furthermore:

Here’s what Mora had to say about Matt Hasselbeck and his health status: “I think if Matt Hasselbeck is healthy for 16 weeks this team has a chance to do some special things because he’s an outstanding player. And we’d love to see that happen. And right now all indications are that he’s going to be fine.

“He’s seen upteen specialists. And he’s worked very, very hard on rehabilitation of the back. But once again, Mitch, as you said, there’s an uncertainty, especially as you get up there in age and you’re dealing with a back injury. There’s just certain things that you can’t predict. Right now all indications are that he’s going to be fine. But that could change. So what’s important for us as an organization is as we go through the draft and as we go through free agency, is to not just say, ‘Matt’s going to be fine. Oh, Matt’s going to be OK. We can ignore that position.’ I don’t think that’s the thing to do.”

Mora went on to say the team will not necessarily look at free agency, but will look at the draft in terms of finding an heir apparent for Hasselbeck when his career is over to groom as the future starting quarterback of the franchise.

[url]http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/02/10/mora_no_decision_yet_on_hawks_keeping_lb[/url]

Matthew Stafford makes a ton of sense for Seattle, their system, and the fact that he can sit behind Hasselbeck if needed.

Ahhh, Matt Stafford was picked by the Lions, buddy. This is like me coming on here and saying the Steelers should of went with Jason Smith because he makes more sense.

Actually, now that you mention it, Jason Smith does make a lot of sense for the Steelers! :P

Yeah sorry guys...I confused which draft was which that im participating in. My bad.

You never even gave an official selection of Orakpo.

[Chadman]

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I'm surprised by the pick of Michael Oher to the Raiders. In Chadman's two first round mock drafts, he picked Maclin to the Raiders both times (and in the most recent one that is unfinished, he took Crabtree). Now that Ron Curry is a free agent, I can't even think of a Raider WR...I guess Johnnie Lee Higgins is officially a WR, but he is more of a return guy than a pure wideout. Hmmm...

Hey Ruthless!

Sorry Chadman missed his selection- but work is wacky at the moment.

The Oher selection is based on two counts- the depth of WR in the draft means that someone should become available in Round 2 & Cornell Green, the starting RT, looks to have gone monkey-poo on some woman with a broomstick. No doubt, OT will be a need, an Oher presents better value, to Chadman, than Maclin does at this point.

This draft is about what Chadman WOULD DO- Chadman's other draft is about what he expects Prehistoric Al to do.

[BigBen2112]

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You never even gave an official selection of Orakpo.

Umm...YES I did. I said I might trade him later, if allowed, and that'd I'd do a writeup when I could. Seems pretty darn solid to me.

[RuthlessBurgher]

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I'm surprised by the pick of Michael Oher to the Raiders. In Chadman's two first round mock drafts, he picked Maclin to the Raiders both times (and in the most recent one that is unfinished, he took Crabtree). Now that Ron Curry is a free agent, I can't even think of a Raider WR...I guess Johnnie Lee Higgins is officially a WR, but he is more of a return guy than a pure wideout. Hmmm...

Hey Ruthless!

Sorry Chadman missed his selection- but work is wacky at the moment.

The Oher selection is based on two counts- the depth of WR in the draft means that someone should become available in Round 2 & Cornell Green, the starting RT, looks to have gone monkey-poo on some woman with a broomstick. No doubt, OT will be a need, an Oher presents better value, to Chadman, than Maclin does at this point.

This draft is about what Chadman WOULD DO- Chadman's other draft is about what he expects Prehistoric Al to do.

No problem, man. Makes sense to me. As your time was running down, I was thinking "I guess we'll be picking Maclin for Chadman" based upon your previous mocks, without realizing that you had already sent your picks to WoT.

By the way, Discipline of Steel sent me a list of possible picks for each team he is running this afternoon. He may be able to make it himself to make those picks, but if not, I got 'em for him. I will wait until the end of his hour(s), just in case he shows up at the end, though. Just thought I'd let y'all know.

[Chadman]

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I'm surprised by the pick of Michael Oher to the Raiders. In Chadman's two first round mock drafts, he picked Maclin to the Raiders both times (and in the most recent one that is unfinished, he took Crabtree). Now that Ron Curry is a free agent, I can't even think of a Raider WR...I guess Johnnie Lee Higgins is officially a WR, but he is more of a return guy than a pure wideout. Hmmm...

Hey Ruthless!

Sorry Chadman missed his selection- but work is wacky at the moment.

The Oher selection is based on two counts- the depth of WR in the draft means that someone should become available in Round 2 & Cornell Green, the starting RT, looks to have gone monkey-poo on some woman with a broomstick. No doubt, OT will be a need, an Oher presents better value, to Chadman, than Maclin does at this point.

This draft is about what Chadman WOULD DO- Chadman's other draft is about what he expects Prehistoric Al to do.

No problem, man. Makes sense to me. As your time was running down, I was thinking "I guess we'll be picking Maclin for Chadman" based upon your previous mocks, without realizing that you had already sent your picks to WoT.

By the way, Discipline of Steel sent me a list of possible picks for each team he is running this afternoon. He may be able to make it himself to make those picks, but if not, I got 'em for him. I will wait until the end of his hour(s), just in case he shows up at the end, though. Just thought I'd let y'all know.

Maclin was Pick 5 on Chadman's list- right after Oher. To be honest- would have been happy with either...

[BigBen2112]

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So now we're picking out of order? Sweet.

Last time I checked the 14th pick comes after the 13th pick...which isn't supposed to come down until when today again?

[WoodleyofTroy]

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So now we're picking out of order? Sweet.

Last time I checked the 14th pick comes after the 13th pick...which isn't supposed to come down until when today again?

You might want to look at the schedule. You missed your time slot.

[BigBen2112]

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So now we're picking out of order? Sweet.

Last time I checked the 14th pick comes after the 13th pick...which isn't supposed to come down until when today again?

You might want to look at the schedule. You missed your time slot.

No I didn't but that's ok. Still got who I wanted.

[WoodleyofTroy]

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So now we're picking out of order? Sweet.

Last time I checked the 14th pick comes after the 13th pick...which isn't supposed to come down until when today again?

You might want to look at the schedule. You missed your time slot.

No I didn't but that's ok. Still got who I wanted.

10:00 to 10:59....I waited until 11:45 which is 45 minutes into the Saints pick giving you the benefit of the doubt.

And you wanted 6 teams?

[BigBen2112]

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So now we're picking out of order? Sweet.

Last time I checked the 14th pick comes after the 13th pick...which isn't supposed to come down until when today again?

You might want to look at the schedule. You missed your time slot.

No I didn't but that's ok. Still got who I wanted.

10:00 to 10:59....I waited until 11:45 which is 45 minutes into the Saints pick giving you the benefit of the doubt.

And you wanted 6 teams?

I was waiting for you. You posted Denver's pick at 10:51.