The Boston Garden will be the center of the New England hockey world tonight as the Bruins will try one more time to eliminate the Buffalo Sabres from the Stanley Cup Tournament.
This series was and in most respects still is the Bruins to lose. After ripping off three straight wins to grab a 3-1 series lead, the Bruins lost 4-1 on Friday night in Buffalo.
Certainly no big surprise as the Sabres were considered by many to be the favorites to win this opening round series.
So now tonight's Game 6 at Boston Garden seems to be almost as much about who may or may not play as it is about who is playing.
Starting with the Bruins, all eyes will be on Marc Savard to see if he is indeed ready to resume his hockey career after a near career ending check by Pittsburgh's Matt Cooke back on March 7..
Doctors must not only give Savard the go ahead to play, but he must also decide if it's worth coming back for the Bruins playoff run, or counting his blessings and taking the rest of the year off.
Savard's status will be evaluated following the team's pregame skate later this morning and a neuro-evaluation on Monday afternoon. Savard does not have clearence from doctors to play hockey ... yet.
Thomas Vanek and Lindy Ruff on Vanek's status for Game 6
The Buffalo Sabres also have a big question mark for tonight's Game 6. Will Thomas Vanek play in Game 6 tonight.
Vanek, the Sabres' leading goal scorer, hasn't played since injuring his left ankle in the first period of the second game of the series.
Take a close look at Vanek's face in the above video. He is clearly in pain, and even if he does play he will certainly not be the force he's been all season.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Buffalo Bills 1st. Round Pick In 2010 NFL Draft C.J. Spiller of Clemson
Spiller is not the kind of back who can carry a team by rushing 20-25 times a game over the course of a 16-game season. Like a Reggie Bush or Felix Jones, though, he can be a situational player who gives the offense big-play capability out of the backfield. He has a rare burst through the hole, and not many safeties can run him down once they lose the angle on him. He is a competitive runner who will fight for yards and has balance to bounce off hits and keep his feet to gain more yards. Spiller is apt to be the first back taken in the draft in spite of his lack of power and bulk. This is a great pick. The Bills will be a exciting football
Buffalo Bills Blitz 2010 NFL MOCK DRAFT April 22
1. STL: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
The Rams have cut Marc Bulger which will jump-start the Sam Bradford era in St. Louis.
Vote and Debate on who the Rams will draft
2. DET: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Apparently, Ndamukong Suh is a better fit for the Lions than McCoy, according to the Draft experts out there.
Vote and Debate on who the Lions will draft
3. TB: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
McCoy will be the best DT the Bucs have had since Warren Sapp.
Vote and Debate on who the Buccaneers will draft
4. WAS: Russell Okung, T, Oklahoma St.
The Redskins have their QB in McNabb and now they get the best OT to protect him.
Vote and Debate on who the Redskins will draft
5. KC: Trent Williams, T, Oklahoma
This may be too high for a safety, so the Chiefs go for the fast riser in Trent Williams to solidify their offensive line.
Vote and Debate on who the Chiefs will draft
6. SEA: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
The retirement of Patrick Kerney leaves them very thin at the defensive end position. They consider Anthony Davis and Bulaga here but both of them have their flaws.
Vote and Debate on who the Seahawks will draft
7. CLE: Eric Berry, FS, Tennessee
This is by far the best player available and the Browns waste no time getting their pick into the podium
Vote and Debate on who the Browns will draft
8. OAK: Anthony Davis, T, Rutgers
The Raiders get a bruiser to lead the way for McFadden and Bush. I'm sure they will consider Campbell here but the smart choice would be Davis or Bulaga.
Vote and Debate on who the Raiders will draft
9. BUF: Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee
The Bills get the best NT in this draft. Bulaga is tempting here but he may not be suitable to play LT for them due to his short arms.
Vote and Debate on who the Bills will draft
10. JAX: Earl Thomas, S, Texas
Thomas is quickly rising up the draft boards. The Jaguars are trying to trade down so it would not surprise me to see the Eagles trade up to nab him here.
Vote and Debate on who the Jaguars will draft
11. DEN (from CHI): Bryan Bulaga, T/G, Iowa
Bulaga will step in and play LG for the Broncos and could be the top back-up for oft injured Ryan Harris at RT.
Vote and Debate on who the Broncos will draft
12. MIA: Jason Pierre-Paul, OLB, South Florida
Bill Parcells gets his massive rush OLB.
Vote and Debate on who the Dolphins will draft
13. SF: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
People are talking that if Clausen makes it this far the Niners will take him. This team is really close to competing for the division title this year and taking a rookie QB seems a bit overkill with Carr and Smith already on the team.
Vote and Debate on who the 49ers will draft
14. SEA (from DEN): Charles Brown, T, USC
Walter Jones retired and they need someone to man the left side. This may seem like a reach for the Seahawks but it is someone Carroll is familiar with.
Vote and Debate on who the Seahawks will draft
15. NYG: Rolando McClain, MLB, Alabama
They need somebody to take over for Antonio Pierce.
Vote and Debate on who the Giants will draft
16. TEN: Joe Haden, CB, Florida
The Titans get the best corner in the draft and he will start right away.
Vote and Debate on who the Titans will draft 17. SF (from CAR): C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
Frank Gore is good but he needs a speed compliment, and Spiller is the BPA.
Vote and Debate on who the 49ers will draft
18. PIT: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St.
Hines Ward is not getting any younger and they just handed Santonio Holmes to the Jets.
Vote and Debate on who the Steelers will draft
19. ATL: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan
The Falcons need someone who can provide a rush opposite John Abraham
Vote and Debate on who the Falcons will draft
20. HOU: Mike Iupati, G, Idaho
The Texans get the best interior lineman in the draft. Corner was a need here but they can get a quality one in the 2nd round.
Vote and Debate on who the Texans will draft
21. CIN: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
The Bengals cannot keep putting off getting a quality TE.
Vote and Debate on who the Bengals will draft
22. NE: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
Tully Banta-Cain is solid but not dominant, Kindle is the difference maker the Patriots need from the outside.
Vote and Debate on who the Patriots will draft
23. GB: Bruce Campbell, T, Maryland
Tony Mandarich #2, not really, but he has not really played up to this draft slot.
Vote and Debate on who the Packers will draft
24. PHI: Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida
Pouncey can play either C or G for the Eagles.
Vote and Debate on who the Eagles will draft
25. BAL: Jared Odrick, DE, Penn St.
The Ravens lost a ton of depth this offseason (Justin Bannan and Dwan Edwards) and Pryce and Gregg are aging.
Vote and Debate on who the Ravens will draft
26. ARI: Sean Weatherspoon, ILB, Missouri
They need to replace Dansby, and Weatherspoon has the potential to be a very good player.
Vote and Debate on who the Cardinals will draft
27. DAL: Taylor Mays, S, USC
Taylor Mays is an amazing athlete, whether or not that translate to the Pro level is yet to be seen.
Vote and Debate on who the Cowboys will draft
28. SD: Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno St.
LT's replacement. Mathews and Sproles should compliment each other perfectly.
Vote and Debate on who the Chargers will draft
29. NYJ: Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama
The defense continues to get even better. Cody is their NT of the future. This team is sure starting to look scary.
Vote and Debate on who the Jets will draft
30. MIN: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise St.
Winfield is as solid as they come but he cannot play forever. Wilson would easily beat out Benny Sapp for the nickel corner right away.
Vote and Debate on who the Vikings will draft
31. IND: Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Price is the BPA at a position of need for the Colts
Vote and Debate on who the Colts will draft
32. NO: Everson Griffen, DE, USC
Griffen is flying up the draft boards and will probably go higher than this to a 3-4 team looking to play him at OLB
The Rams have cut Marc Bulger which will jump-start the Sam Bradford era in St. Louis.
Vote and Debate on who the Rams will draft
2. DET: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Apparently, Ndamukong Suh is a better fit for the Lions than McCoy, according to the Draft experts out there.
Vote and Debate on who the Lions will draft
3. TB: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
McCoy will be the best DT the Bucs have had since Warren Sapp.
Vote and Debate on who the Buccaneers will draft
4. WAS: Russell Okung, T, Oklahoma St.
The Redskins have their QB in McNabb and now they get the best OT to protect him.
Vote and Debate on who the Redskins will draft
5. KC: Trent Williams, T, Oklahoma
This may be too high for a safety, so the Chiefs go for the fast riser in Trent Williams to solidify their offensive line.
Vote and Debate on who the Chiefs will draft
6. SEA: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
The retirement of Patrick Kerney leaves them very thin at the defensive end position. They consider Anthony Davis and Bulaga here but both of them have their flaws.
Vote and Debate on who the Seahawks will draft
7. CLE: Eric Berry, FS, Tennessee
This is by far the best player available and the Browns waste no time getting their pick into the podium
Vote and Debate on who the Browns will draft
8. OAK: Anthony Davis, T, Rutgers
The Raiders get a bruiser to lead the way for McFadden and Bush. I'm sure they will consider Campbell here but the smart choice would be Davis or Bulaga.
Vote and Debate on who the Raiders will draft
9. BUF: Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee
The Bills get the best NT in this draft. Bulaga is tempting here but he may not be suitable to play LT for them due to his short arms.
Vote and Debate on who the Bills will draft
10. JAX: Earl Thomas, S, Texas
Thomas is quickly rising up the draft boards. The Jaguars are trying to trade down so it would not surprise me to see the Eagles trade up to nab him here.
Vote and Debate on who the Jaguars will draft
11. DEN (from CHI): Bryan Bulaga, T/G, Iowa
Bulaga will step in and play LG for the Broncos and could be the top back-up for oft injured Ryan Harris at RT.
Vote and Debate on who the Broncos will draft
12. MIA: Jason Pierre-Paul, OLB, South Florida
Bill Parcells gets his massive rush OLB.
Vote and Debate on who the Dolphins will draft
13. SF: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
People are talking that if Clausen makes it this far the Niners will take him. This team is really close to competing for the division title this year and taking a rookie QB seems a bit overkill with Carr and Smith already on the team.
Vote and Debate on who the 49ers will draft
14. SEA (from DEN): Charles Brown, T, USC
Walter Jones retired and they need someone to man the left side. This may seem like a reach for the Seahawks but it is someone Carroll is familiar with.
Vote and Debate on who the Seahawks will draft
15. NYG: Rolando McClain, MLB, Alabama
They need somebody to take over for Antonio Pierce.
Vote and Debate on who the Giants will draft
16. TEN: Joe Haden, CB, Florida
The Titans get the best corner in the draft and he will start right away.
Vote and Debate on who the Titans will draft 17. SF (from CAR): C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
Frank Gore is good but he needs a speed compliment, and Spiller is the BPA.
Vote and Debate on who the 49ers will draft
18. PIT: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St.
Hines Ward is not getting any younger and they just handed Santonio Holmes to the Jets.
Vote and Debate on who the Steelers will draft
19. ATL: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan
The Falcons need someone who can provide a rush opposite John Abraham
Vote and Debate on who the Falcons will draft
20. HOU: Mike Iupati, G, Idaho
The Texans get the best interior lineman in the draft. Corner was a need here but they can get a quality one in the 2nd round.
Vote and Debate on who the Texans will draft
21. CIN: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
The Bengals cannot keep putting off getting a quality TE.
Vote and Debate on who the Bengals will draft
22. NE: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
Tully Banta-Cain is solid but not dominant, Kindle is the difference maker the Patriots need from the outside.
Vote and Debate on who the Patriots will draft
23. GB: Bruce Campbell, T, Maryland
Tony Mandarich #2, not really, but he has not really played up to this draft slot.
Vote and Debate on who the Packers will draft
24. PHI: Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida
Pouncey can play either C or G for the Eagles.
Vote and Debate on who the Eagles will draft
25. BAL: Jared Odrick, DE, Penn St.
The Ravens lost a ton of depth this offseason (Justin Bannan and Dwan Edwards) and Pryce and Gregg are aging.
Vote and Debate on who the Ravens will draft
26. ARI: Sean Weatherspoon, ILB, Missouri
They need to replace Dansby, and Weatherspoon has the potential to be a very good player.
Vote and Debate on who the Cardinals will draft
27. DAL: Taylor Mays, S, USC
Taylor Mays is an amazing athlete, whether or not that translate to the Pro level is yet to be seen.
Vote and Debate on who the Cowboys will draft
28. SD: Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno St.
LT's replacement. Mathews and Sproles should compliment each other perfectly.
Vote and Debate on who the Chargers will draft
29. NYJ: Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama
The defense continues to get even better. Cody is their NT of the future. This team is sure starting to look scary.
Vote and Debate on who the Jets will draft
30. MIN: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise St.
Winfield is as solid as they come but he cannot play forever. Wilson would easily beat out Benny Sapp for the nickel corner right away.
Vote and Debate on who the Vikings will draft
31. IND: Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Price is the BPA at a position of need for the Colts
Vote and Debate on who the Colts will draft
32. NO: Everson Griffen, DE, USC
Griffen is flying up the draft boards and will probably go higher than this to a 3-4 team looking to play him at OLB
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Buffalo Sabres-Boston Bruins Game 4 Preview "A Must Win For Buffalo"
The Boston Bruins have been able to come from behind, and now they have the lead in their first-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres.
The Bruins took a 2-1 lead over the Sabres in the best-of-seven series, winning two straight despite allowing the first goal in all three games.
"Obviously, we want to have a better start than we’ve had the first three games," defenseman Matt Hunwick said. "But there’s no panic if we do go down a goal or two. We know if we stick to our game plan and keep plugging away a bit we’re going to have opportunities and eventually we’ll score."
Game 4 is tonight in Boston.
"We win that game, we’re back in our own building with momentum," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.
The Bruins improved to 6-3 this season against Buffalo, which had 100 points to win the Northeast Division and earn a No. 3 seed in the playoffs. But on Monday night, Dennis Wideman scored and then assisted on Patrice Bergeron’s winner to help sixth-seeded Boston rally from another 1-0 deficit and steal home-ice advantage.
"Although we’ve been scored on first every game, we’ve stuck with our game plan. We haven’t panicked, we’ve played well and we’ve gotten ourselves back in the game," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "It’s certainly not
the situation we want to be in."
The offense-challenged Bruins -- they’ve scored the second-fewest goals in the league this year, and the fewest of any playoff team -- have been able to stay in games thanks to their goaltending. Tuukka Rask, who won the starting job from U.S. Olympic backup Tim Thomas, has allowed 14 goals in 10 games since March 27, losing just twice in regulation.
That’s allowed the Bruins to stay with Buffalo, which has U.S. Olympic starter Ryan Miller in net and was expected to have the goaltending advantage.
"There are a few goalies in this league that you know are going to keep their team in it every night and he is one of them. There is no sense getting frustrated at all," said Bruins forward Mark Recchi, who made the pass that set up Bergeron’s game-winner.
"We are making mistakes and we have Tuukka making huge saves for us. We have been in these close games for a long stretch now, and have been playing playoff hockey for over a month."
Buffalo has struggled to make up for the loss of top scorer Thomas Vanek, who had 28 goals in the regular season.
The Bruins took a 2-1 lead over the Sabres in the best-of-seven series, winning two straight despite allowing the first goal in all three games.
"Obviously, we want to have a better start than we’ve had the first three games," defenseman Matt Hunwick said. "But there’s no panic if we do go down a goal or two. We know if we stick to our game plan and keep plugging away a bit we’re going to have opportunities and eventually we’ll score."
Game 4 is tonight in Boston.
"We win that game, we’re back in our own building with momentum," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.
The Bruins improved to 6-3 this season against Buffalo, which had 100 points to win the Northeast Division and earn a No. 3 seed in the playoffs. But on Monday night, Dennis Wideman scored and then assisted on Patrice Bergeron’s winner to help sixth-seeded Boston rally from another 1-0 deficit and steal home-ice advantage.
"Although we’ve been scored on first every game, we’ve stuck with our game plan. We haven’t panicked, we’ve played well and we’ve gotten ourselves back in the game," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "It’s certainly not
the situation we want to be in."
The offense-challenged Bruins -- they’ve scored the second-fewest goals in the league this year, and the fewest of any playoff team -- have been able to stay in games thanks to their goaltending. Tuukka Rask, who won the starting job from U.S. Olympic backup Tim Thomas, has allowed 14 goals in 10 games since March 27, losing just twice in regulation.
That’s allowed the Bruins to stay with Buffalo, which has U.S. Olympic starter Ryan Miller in net and was expected to have the goaltending advantage.
"There are a few goalies in this league that you know are going to keep their team in it every night and he is one of them. There is no sense getting frustrated at all," said Bruins forward Mark Recchi, who made the pass that set up Bergeron’s game-winner.
"We are making mistakes and we have Tuukka making huge saves for us. We have been in these close games for a long stretch now, and have been playing playoff hockey for over a month."
Buffalo has struggled to make up for the loss of top scorer Thomas Vanek, who had 28 goals in the regular season.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
BUFFALO BILLS BLITZ 2010 NFL MOCK DRAFT APRIL 20
1 Saint Louis Rams- Sam Bradford QB- Oklahoma
The Rams are going to select Sam Bradford with the first pick in the 2010 NFL draft, so he will join other quarterbacks taken with the first overall pick. I think Bradford will be thrown to the wolves as the Rams only have journeyman A.J. Feely and young quarterbacks Keith Null and Mike Reilly on their roster.
2 Detroit Lions- Ndamukong Suh DT- Nebraska
This pick differs from my previous 2010 NFL Mock Draft. Suh may be the best player in the game, and the Lions need line help in a bad way. Suh is a solid pick at number two for the Detroit Lions.
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Gerald McCoy DT-Oklahoma
Gerald McCoy is a great pick for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 3rd selection in the 2010 NFL draft. McCoy may make the Buc's fans start to forget about Warren Sapp.
4 Washington Redskins- Russell Okrung OT- Oklahoma State
The Redskins traded for Donovan McNabb which means they think they can win now. The addition of Russell Okrung addresses a pitiful offensive line for the Redskins.
5 Kansas City Chiefs- Bryan Bulaga, T- Iowa
The Chiefs may be tempted to take Clausen or Eric Berry here but their offensive line needs to be addressed. Bryan Bulaga perhaps is better suited to play right tackle in the NFL but he will still fill a need for the Chiefs. He makes the most sense here in my 2010 NFL mock draft.
6 Seattle Seahawks- Eric Berry S- Tennessee
The Seahawks have many needs but Eric Berry gives them a dynamic playmaker in the defensive backfield that comes from a tough college football division.
7 Cleveland Browns- Jimmy Clausen QB- Notre Dame
The Browns are happy to get Jimmy Clausen here, who I had ranked as the top quarterback in the 2010 NFL draft.
8 Oakland Raiders- Joe Haden CB- FloridaThe Raiders have so many needs that the best player on the board will be taken in this 2010 NFL mock draft. Haden adds some pop to what may be a decent defense in 2010.
9 Buffalo Bills-Trent Williams OT- Oklahoma
If Clausen drops this far then the Bills will jump on him. But I think they go for Trent Williams with the 9th pick.
10 Jacksonville Jaguars- Bruce Campbell OT- Maryland
Campbell helps a below average offensive line here for the Jaguars.
11 Denver Broncos- Rolando McClain ILB- Alabama
McClain is the best inside linebacker in the draft, and the Broncos need defense badly. It is possible Dez Bryant goes here, but I think it will be McClain.
12 Miami Dolphins- Derrick Morgan DE-Georgia Tech
The Dolphins help a slow defense with the pass rush Morgan can provide. I wouldn't faint if they took Spiller here to replace Ronnie Brown, but I am going with Morgan in this 2010 NFL draft.
13 San Francisco 49ers-Anthony Davis OT-Rutgers
Davis needs to work on his weight and possibly his attitude but the 49ers grab him here.
14 Seattle Seahawks- Jason Pierre Paul DE-USF
Jason Pierre Paul is a freak of nature with very little playing experience and will make or break the 2010 NFL draft for the Seahawks.
15 New York Giants-Brandon Spikes LB-Florida
The Giants would love McClain but will settle for Brandon Spikes in their most needed position.
16 Tennessee Titans- Dan Williams D-Tennessee
The Titans are still trying to replace Albert Haynesworth and barring a trade for Haynesworth (which is possible) they will grab Williams here.
17 San Francisco 49ers C.J. Spiller RB-Clemson
I have Spiller ranked as the number one running back in the 2010 draft as you can see here. C.J. Spiller as a 49er will spell Gore and give the team some pop as a kick returner along with Ted Ginn Jr.
18 Pittsburgh Steelers- Kyle Wilson CB- Boise State
The Steelers will grab Wilson who is the best CB on the board at this point.
19 Atlanta Falcons- Taylor Mays FS- Southern California
The Falcons keep tweaking their secondary and Mays will be a welcome addition.
20 Houston Texans- Dez Bryant WR- Oklahoma State
Bryant is a risk due to attitude issues, but it worth a shot to give the Texans some more pop in the passing game.
21 Cincinnati Bengals- Earl Thomas S-Texas
If Thomas is still on the board, the Bengals will jump on him quickly here22 New England Patriots- Brandon Graham OLB/DE-Michigan
The Patriots will take the best lineman/linebacker available here who can help the pass rush.
23 Green Bay Packers- Charles Brown OT-USC
Brown gives the Packers the best option at this point to help an aging and poorly playing offensive line.
24 Philadelphia Eagles- Mike Iupati G-Idaho
This could be a reach, but the Eagles have an explosive offense in place that can only get better with some line help. Now that McNabb and Westbrook are gone the Eagles need some stability on the line to help their replacements.
25 Baltimore Ravens- Golden Tate WR-Notre Dame
Tate can be the 3rd or 4th option for a year and learn from Mason and Boldin. The Ravens may take a tight end here but I think that will come later.
26 Arizona Cardinals-Sean Weatherspoon LB- Missouri
If somehow Dez Bryant falls this far the Cardinals would be tempted, but I think they go LB here.
27 Dallas Cowboys- Dallas Cowboys-Markuis Pouncey, C/G, Florida
Pouncey can play guard or center and this ability can some in handy for America's team.
28 San Diego Chargers- Ryan Matthews RB- Fresno State
Matthews can replace LaDainian Tomlinson and help out Sproles in the Charger backfield.
29 New York Jets- Terrance Cody DT-Alabama
Cody can help Jenkins or replace him at plugging up the middle.
30 Minnesota Vikings Brian Price DT-UCLA
The Vikings may go defensive back here, but I think they need to address the age of their defensive tackles.
31 New Orleans Saints- Greg Hardy DE-Ole Miss
Hardy addresses their biggest need, but this team could also go DB if one falls that they like.
32 Indianapolis Colts-Chad Jones S-LSU
Jones can address the weakness in the Colts secondary.
That concludes the first round of my 2010 NFL Mock Draft. Feel free to leave comments or questions in the section below.
The Rams are going to select Sam Bradford with the first pick in the 2010 NFL draft, so he will join other quarterbacks taken with the first overall pick. I think Bradford will be thrown to the wolves as the Rams only have journeyman A.J. Feely and young quarterbacks Keith Null and Mike Reilly on their roster.
2 Detroit Lions- Ndamukong Suh DT- Nebraska
This pick differs from my previous 2010 NFL Mock Draft. Suh may be the best player in the game, and the Lions need line help in a bad way. Suh is a solid pick at number two for the Detroit Lions.
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Gerald McCoy DT-Oklahoma
Gerald McCoy is a great pick for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 3rd selection in the 2010 NFL draft. McCoy may make the Buc's fans start to forget about Warren Sapp.
4 Washington Redskins- Russell Okrung OT- Oklahoma State
The Redskins traded for Donovan McNabb which means they think they can win now. The addition of Russell Okrung addresses a pitiful offensive line for the Redskins.
5 Kansas City Chiefs- Bryan Bulaga, T- Iowa
The Chiefs may be tempted to take Clausen or Eric Berry here but their offensive line needs to be addressed. Bryan Bulaga perhaps is better suited to play right tackle in the NFL but he will still fill a need for the Chiefs. He makes the most sense here in my 2010 NFL mock draft.
6 Seattle Seahawks- Eric Berry S- Tennessee
The Seahawks have many needs but Eric Berry gives them a dynamic playmaker in the defensive backfield that comes from a tough college football division.
7 Cleveland Browns- Jimmy Clausen QB- Notre Dame
The Browns are happy to get Jimmy Clausen here, who I had ranked as the top quarterback in the 2010 NFL draft.
8 Oakland Raiders- Joe Haden CB- FloridaThe Raiders have so many needs that the best player on the board will be taken in this 2010 NFL mock draft. Haden adds some pop to what may be a decent defense in 2010.
9 Buffalo Bills-Trent Williams OT- Oklahoma
If Clausen drops this far then the Bills will jump on him. But I think they go for Trent Williams with the 9th pick.
10 Jacksonville Jaguars- Bruce Campbell OT- Maryland
Campbell helps a below average offensive line here for the Jaguars.
11 Denver Broncos- Rolando McClain ILB- Alabama
McClain is the best inside linebacker in the draft, and the Broncos need defense badly. It is possible Dez Bryant goes here, but I think it will be McClain.
12 Miami Dolphins- Derrick Morgan DE-Georgia Tech
The Dolphins help a slow defense with the pass rush Morgan can provide. I wouldn't faint if they took Spiller here to replace Ronnie Brown, but I am going with Morgan in this 2010 NFL draft.
13 San Francisco 49ers-Anthony Davis OT-Rutgers
Davis needs to work on his weight and possibly his attitude but the 49ers grab him here.
14 Seattle Seahawks- Jason Pierre Paul DE-USF
Jason Pierre Paul is a freak of nature with very little playing experience and will make or break the 2010 NFL draft for the Seahawks.
15 New York Giants-Brandon Spikes LB-Florida
The Giants would love McClain but will settle for Brandon Spikes in their most needed position.
16 Tennessee Titans- Dan Williams D-Tennessee
The Titans are still trying to replace Albert Haynesworth and barring a trade for Haynesworth (which is possible) they will grab Williams here.
17 San Francisco 49ers C.J. Spiller RB-Clemson
I have Spiller ranked as the number one running back in the 2010 draft as you can see here. C.J. Spiller as a 49er will spell Gore and give the team some pop as a kick returner along with Ted Ginn Jr.
18 Pittsburgh Steelers- Kyle Wilson CB- Boise State
The Steelers will grab Wilson who is the best CB on the board at this point.
19 Atlanta Falcons- Taylor Mays FS- Southern California
The Falcons keep tweaking their secondary and Mays will be a welcome addition.
20 Houston Texans- Dez Bryant WR- Oklahoma State
Bryant is a risk due to attitude issues, but it worth a shot to give the Texans some more pop in the passing game.
21 Cincinnati Bengals- Earl Thomas S-Texas
If Thomas is still on the board, the Bengals will jump on him quickly here22 New England Patriots- Brandon Graham OLB/DE-Michigan
The Patriots will take the best lineman/linebacker available here who can help the pass rush.
23 Green Bay Packers- Charles Brown OT-USC
Brown gives the Packers the best option at this point to help an aging and poorly playing offensive line.
24 Philadelphia Eagles- Mike Iupati G-Idaho
This could be a reach, but the Eagles have an explosive offense in place that can only get better with some line help. Now that McNabb and Westbrook are gone the Eagles need some stability on the line to help their replacements.
25 Baltimore Ravens- Golden Tate WR-Notre Dame
Tate can be the 3rd or 4th option for a year and learn from Mason and Boldin. The Ravens may take a tight end here but I think that will come later.
26 Arizona Cardinals-Sean Weatherspoon LB- Missouri
If somehow Dez Bryant falls this far the Cardinals would be tempted, but I think they go LB here.
27 Dallas Cowboys- Dallas Cowboys-Markuis Pouncey, C/G, Florida
Pouncey can play guard or center and this ability can some in handy for America's team.
28 San Diego Chargers- Ryan Matthews RB- Fresno State
Matthews can replace LaDainian Tomlinson and help out Sproles in the Charger backfield.
29 New York Jets- Terrance Cody DT-Alabama
Cody can help Jenkins or replace him at plugging up the middle.
30 Minnesota Vikings Brian Price DT-UCLA
The Vikings may go defensive back here, but I think they need to address the age of their defensive tackles.
31 New Orleans Saints- Greg Hardy DE-Ole Miss
Hardy addresses their biggest need, but this team could also go DB if one falls that they like.
32 Indianapolis Colts-Chad Jones S-LSU
Jones can address the weakness in the Colts secondary.
That concludes the first round of my 2010 NFL Mock Draft. Feel free to leave comments or questions in the section below.
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