1. Miami: Jake Long, OT, Michigan
Parcells knows that you have to build from the inside out. Adding Long will give John Beck a chance, or any QB that the 'Phins may draft later on. Either way, you are getting the safest pick in the draft and a guy who will be a cornerstone from your offense.
2. St. Louis: Chris Long, DE, Virginia
I thought about Gholston and Dorsey here, but Long makes the most sense. They picked up a solid player in Carriker last year, but they need some pressure off the side. Long is a high-character, high-motor guy who is a fine football player.
3. Atlanta: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
Dorsey is an animal and will have a great career. Coach Mike Smith was the defensive coordinator at Jacksonville, so he knows how valuable DTs can be in a defense. Dorsey is relentless and plays tough all the time.
4. Oakland: Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas
He adds that explosive element that they desperately need on offense. He would certainly take pressure off of last year's top pick, JaMarcus Russell.
Baltimore trades the #8 pick and a 2009 2nd round pick to the Chiefs for the #5 pick.
5. Baltimore: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
He may not be the flashy franchise QB, but he can get the job done and would be in a pretty solid situation in Baltimore with a great defense and an offense with some great potential.
6. NY Jets: Vernon Gholston, 3-4 OLB, Ohio State
They did overpay Calvin Pace this offseason, but you can never have too much of a good thing, especially when it comes in the form of a pass rusher. Gholston would play the OLB role in Mangini's base 3-4, but could also put his hand on the ground for 4-3 situations.
New Orleans trades the #10 pick and a 2008 3rd round pick to the Patriots for the #7 pick.
7. New Orleans: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
New England and Cincy had their eyes on him, but the Saints really wanted him. They already have a talented end duo and went out and got Jonathon Vilma, so adding Ellis to the DT position would be a big-time upgrade. Hopefully, he doesn't turn out like Jonathon Sullivan...
8. Kansas City: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
Kansas City was able to move down, get an extra pick, and still get the guy they really wanted. Clady is great in both the run and pass and has excellent athleticism.
9. Cincinnati: Keith Rivers, OLB, USC
I somehow feel that Chad Johnson will be traded by this time, because he's just too much of a distraction. At this point, there is no receiver worthy of this spot, but they take the most complete OLB in the draft.
10. New England: Brandon Albert, OL, Virginia
He's been a hot commodity the past few weeks. Teams feel he can play the left tackle position because of his athleticism, and the Patriots know that their offensive line got embarassed in the Super Bowl.
11. Buffalo: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy State
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