Strange Choice From King In 2011 NFL Mock Draft
Peter King's Pick: Von Miller, OLB/DE, Texas A&M
Who King Thinks They Should Take: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
King's Explanation:
Buffalo's biggest needs are a left tackle and a run stopper, but those will be addressed in later rounds, because Miller's potential is so great. He has the chance to be a double-digit sacker, the guy '09 first-rounder Aaron Maybin hasn't become. But projecting pass rushers is always risky. For a team whose QB was hit way too much last year, I'd rather have a Day One left tackle. Castonzo started 54 games at BC and was never overmatched.
Critiquing a mock draft is tough because one pick can change everything. That's why I disagree with King's pick for the Bills. I see the Broncos taking Von Miller, leaving Marcell Dareus to go right to the Bills, who certainly need a stout defensive tackle.
So I can't really give King poor marks for this choice. But I can for his "should pick."
Maybe Castonzo will become the best offensive tackle in this draft. But with Tyron Smith, Gabe Carimi, and Nate Solder, the chances of that are hazy at best.
More to the point, the Bills defense--besides finishing dead last against the run, they allowed 30-plus points nine times last year--needs attention first. This draft is too good not to take a player like Dareus or Miller or Robert Quinn or even Patrick Peterson before taking an offensive tackle.
Grade: D
For More Draft Coverage, Check Out Our 2011 NFL Draft Page 1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB
2. Denver Broncos: Marcell Dareus, DT
3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller, DE/OLB
4. Cincinnati Bengals: Blaine Gabbert, QB 17. New England Patiriots: Mike Pouncey, OG
18. San Diego Chagers: Cameron Jordan, DE
19. New York Giants: Anthony Castonzo, OT
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aldon Smith, OLB
5. Arizona Cardinals: A.J. Green, WR
6. Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones, WR
7. Houston Texans: Patrick Peterson, CB*
8. Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT 21. Kansans City Chiefs: Gabe Carimi, OT
22. Indianapolis Colts: Nate Solder, OT
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Danny Watkins, OG
24. New Orleans Saints: Adrian Clayborn, DE
9. Dallas Cowboys: Tyron Smith, OT
10. Washington Redskins: Robert Quinn, DE/OLB
11. San Francisco 49ers: Prince Amukamara, CB
12. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker, QB
25. Seattle Seahawks: Marvin Austin, DT
26. Baltimore Ravens: Jimmy Smith, CB
27. Atlanta Falcons: J.J. Watt, DE
28. Tennessee Titans**: Christian Ponder, QB**
13. Detroit Lions: Da'Quan Bowers, DE
14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Luiget, DT
15. Miami Dolphins: Andy Dalton, QB
16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan, DE
29. Chicago Bears: Derek Sherrod, OT
30. New York Jets: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT/DE
31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Brandon Harris, CB
32. Green Bay Packers: Cameron Heyward, DE
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