2010 NFL Mock Draft with Tanner Thoms and Sayre Bedinger, Part One

Tanner ThomsJan 10, 2010

1. St. Louis Rams

Tanner's pick: Ndamukong Suh, Defensive Tackle, Nebraska

The St. Louis Rams' need for a quarterback is obviously there. With Jevan Snead stupidly deciding to declare this year, the Rams can wait until the second round to get their future QB.

Ndamukong Suh is a gigantic presence at 6-foot-4, 305 lbs. He is not only a tremendous run-stuffer, but one of the best pass-rushers in quite some time.

Sayre's pick: Jimmy Clausen, Quarterback, Notre Dame

The Rams need to move on with their franchise. They are reaching here with franchise, but they need a quarterback for the future more than a top-flight defensive lineman.

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2. Detroit Lions

Tanner's pick: Eric Berry, Safety, Tennessee

Detroit needs an offensive tackle quite obviously. But for some apparent reason, Detroit's offensive staff is very high on the play of Jeff Backus.

Eric Berry will go along great with Louis Delmas, the second round pick of the Lions from 2009.

Sayre's pick: Ndamukong Suh, Defensive Tackle, Nebraska

Last year the Lions began their rebuilding project with quarterback Matt Stafford. And this year, defensive minded, Jim Schwartz, will take another step in the right direction by taking the top defensive player available in Suh.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tanner's pick: Gerald McCoy, Defensive Tackle

Gerald McCoy has been overlooked by the tremendous play of Ndamukong Suh this past season. With that said, McCoy is still an incredible defensive tackle.

Tampa Bay's defensive line has been terrible for years now. Gaines Adams clearly didn't work out. Hopefully Gerald McCoy won't have the same fate.

Sayre's pick: Eric Berry, Safety, Tennessee

The Bucs have begun the rebuilding process defensively. This year they will take the top defensive player on the board in either Ndamukong Suh or Eric Berry. Either pick will be great for their defense.

4. Washington Redskins

Tanner's pick: Russell Okung, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma State

Russell Okung is clearly the best offensive lineman available. Washington will look to tender Jason Campbell. This will allow them to get a stud like Okung to block for him.

Sayre's pick: Russell Okung, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma State

Mike Shanahan begins Redskins rebuilding project by selecting the top offensive line prospect to project Jason Campbell in 2010.

5. Kansas City Chiefs

Tanner's pick: Rolando McClain, Inside Linebacker, Alabama

Derrick Johnson is a free agent this off-season. Kansas City needs to start focusing on the defensive side of the ball this offseason.

Rolando McClain showed why he is so great in the BCS championship game this past Thursday night.

Sayre's pick: Rolando McClain, Inside Linebacker, Alabama

The Chiefs need to continue to revamp their defense. Rolando McClain is the best linebacker prospect in this draft. He would either be a great pair with Derrick Johnson, or would be an adequate replacement if he decides to leave via: free agency.

6. Seattle Seahawks

Tanner's pick: Jimmy Clausen, Quarterback, Notre Dame

Matt Hasselbeck has shown lately that his body is nowhere near as in shape as it used to be. They need to start moving on with a young and talented quarterback.

Jimmy Clausen is a better prospect at this point than Sam Bradford because Bradford missed out on most of his junior year at Oklahoma.

Sayre's pick: Joe Haden, Cornerback, Florida

Seahawks rebuilding project has to start somewhere. Taking the best player on the board is what they need to do to get back on track. Their secondary is one of the worst parts of their team. It needs to be revamped.

7. Cleveland Browns

Tanner's pick: Joe Haden, Cornerback, Florida

Joe Haden is the best cornerback in this years draft by miles. Cleveland's defense is horrendous. They absolutely cannot go wrong with any pick they make.

Haden will be a lock-down cornerback from day one.

Sayre's pick: Gerald McCoy, Defensive Tackle, Oklahoma

The Browns need to take the best player available here, offense or defense. Gerald McCoy has no business falling this far. He will be a great addition to their defensive line.

8. Oakland Raiders

Tanner's pick: Derrick Morgan, Defensive End, Georgia Tech

Oakland's defensive line has gotten better with the addition of Richard Seymour, but he is now a free agent.

Derrick Morgan is a very athletic prospect. He will be a great fit for the Raiders young defense.

Sayre's pick: Derrick Morgan, Defensive End, Georgia Tech

Athletic d-end prospect who will provide the Raiders with some semblance of a pass rush.

9. Buffalo Bills

Tanner's pick: Bruce Campbell, Offensive Tackle, Maryland

The Bills offensive tackles are amongst the worst in the league. If they draft a quarterback, he will be sacked almost every offensive possession.

Bruce Campbell could be a risky choice over the emerging Anthony Davis, but they are both extremely talented blockers.

Sayre's pick: Anthony Davis, Offensive Tackle, Rutgers

The Bills need to continue to revamp their offensive line. Their offense will continue to do nothing as long as the line play is putrid.

10. Denver Broncos

Tanner's pick: Dez Bryant, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State

Brandon Marshall's expiring contract and lack of maturity is going to cause him to not be a Bronco next season.

Dez Bryant is an explosive wide receiver with incredible talent. He will pair nicely with Eddie Royal.

Sayre's pick: Dez Bryant, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State

Brandon Marshall is likely not going to be a Bronco much longer. If so, Denver needs to add a playmaker on the outside to give Kyle Orton a safety valve. Dez Bryant is that playmaker at the wide receiver position.

11. Jacksonville Jaguars

Tanner's projected trade: Cleveland Browns trade their second round pick (38th overall), third round pick (72 overall) and a 2011 first round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 11th overall pick, and their fifth round pick (134 overall).

Tanner's pick (Cleveland Browns): Sam Bradford, Quarterback, Oklahoma

Cleveland needs a quarterback if they want to succeed. Brady Quinn is not going to cut the cake for you any longer. Trading three high picks will be risky, but the Browns need to make risks in order to improve.

Sayre's pick: C.J. Spiller, Running Back, Clemson

Do you want to sell tickets? Why not add the most explosive offensive player available to team with your pro bowl running back, Maurice Jones-Drew? Spiller can do everything offensively and on special teams.

12. Miami Dolphins

Sayre's projected trade: Miami trades their first and second round pick to Arizona's first round pick and WR Anquan Boldin.

Tanner's pick: Dan Williams, Nose Tackle, Tennessee

Jason Ferguson is near the end of his career. Dan Williams will be a great replacement for him once he's gone.

Sayre's pick (Arizona): Sam Bradford, Quarterback, Oklahoma

Kurt Warner's recent decision to retire makes the Cardinals need for a quarterback more pertinent. Matt Leinart has been a bust. Sam Bradford is cut from a similar mold to Kurt Warner.

13. San Francisco 49ers

Tanner's pick: Anthony Davis, Offensive Tackle, Rutgers

The 49ers offensive tackles are pretty lackluster. Tony Pashos isn't worth starting ever again. Anthony Davis might not fall this far, but if he does, San Francisco will take him.

Sayre's pick: Sergio Kindle, Hybrid Linebacker, Texas

49ers need a big time pass-rusher. Kindle is probably the best hybrid available in the draft. He had a great national title performance. He elevated his stock into the top 15.

14. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver)

Tanner's pick: Taylor Mays, Safety, USC

With Pete Carroll signing a big deal with Seattle, he will likely take one of his many talented USC players that will come out this season.

Taylor Mays is a freakish athlete that will likely run a 4.3, and put himself in the top 15 picks.

Sayre's pick: Taylor Mays, Safety, USC

Pete Carroll will go back to his USC roots. He will be getting a very solid player in the secondary. Big as a linebacker, fast as a corner.

15. New York Giants

Tanner's pick: Earl Thomas, Safety, Texas

There have been some rumblings that Kenny Phillips career might have been ruined after his devastating injury he suffered in 2009.

Regardless of health, the Giants need another safety. Earl Thomas is only a sophomore, so it's very possible that he'll stay in school.

Sayre's pick: Earl Thomas, Safety, Texas

Giants will take the best defensive player on the board. Earl Thomas fits a need with Kenny Phillips in the secondary.

16. San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina)

Tanner's pick: Jerry Hughes, Hybrid Linebacker, TCU

San Francisco's pass rush is amongst the worst in the league. The cure for this? Jerry Hughes, one of the best hybrid linebackers in the draft.

Sayre's pick: Bruce Campbell, Offensive Tackle, Maryland

The 49ers give up more sacks than nearly every team in the NFL. This needs to be rectified.

17. Tennessee Titans

Tanner's pick: Everson Griffen, Defensive End, USC

Kyle Vanden Bosch and Jevon Kearse are nearing the end of their careers. The Titans need to focus on getting a young and talented defensive end to replace either one of them.

Everson Griffen is rising up the boards quickly. He will be a great pick for Tennessee.

Sayre's pick: Brian Price, Defensive Tackle, UCLA

The Titans defensive line needs a lot of help. James Jones and Brian Price will become
one of the better defensive tackle duos in the NFL today.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers

Tanner's projected trade: New England trades its first round pick (26th overall) and their second round pick (57th overall) to the Pittsburgh Steelers for their first round pick.

Tanner's pick (New England): Sergio Kindle, Hybrid Linebacker, Texas

Despite Bill Belechick saying that he's impressed with the play of Derrick Burgess, I believe the Patriots need another pass-rusher.

Sergio Kindle might not be the best fit, but not many people thought the Patriots would take Jerod Mayo either.

Sayre's pick: Dan Williams, Defensive Tackle, Tennessee

Casey Hampton is a free agent. It's been reported by several media outlets that he will be allowed to walk. Dan Williams will be a nice, young replacement.

19. Atlanta Falcons

Tanner's pick: Greg Hardy, Defensive End, Ole Miss

Atlanta's pass rush is pretty horrendous. They need somebody that can get to the quarterback in a hurry.

Greg Hardy will have the chance to reunite with his former teammate Peria Jerry.

Sayre's pick: Everson Griffen, Defensive End, USC

The Falcons need a consistent pass rush on the end. Jamaal Anderson was not able to give them that.

20. Houston Texans

Tanner's pick: C.J. Spiller, Running Back, Clemson

C.J. Spiller falling this far might be ridiculous, but with not many teams needing a running back, it's not very far-fetched.

Spiller and Slaton will become one of the best running back tandems in the league.

Sayre's pick: Golden Tate, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame

Andre Johnson needs somebody that will be able to take some of the pressure off of him. Golden Tate will be a solid addition to the offensive attack of the Texans.

21. New York Jets

Tanner's pick: Golden Tate, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame

After seeing how many balls Braylon Edwards dropped this year, I strongly believe the Jets will draft a wide receiver early.

Golden Tate and Damian Williams will likely be the two receivers that the Jets consider. But Tate is the overall better athlete.

Sayre's pick: Carlos Dunlap, Defensive End, Florida

Dunlap seems like a good fit for the 3-4 defense. He would be a nice addition to an already good Jets unit.

22. Baltimore Ravens

Sayre and Tanner's projected trade: Baltimore trades its first and third round pick to Denver for WR Brandon Marshall.

Sayre's pick (Denver): Jahvid Best, Running Back, California

The Broncos picked Knowshon Moreno in 2009, but their running game still struggled due to lack of depth. Jahvid Best will be an excellent fit for Denver's offense. He will also be a great complimentary speed-back to Knowshon Moreno.

Tanner's pick (Denver): Mike Iupati, Guard, Idaho

Denver's running game will improve with a much better guard blocking for their running backs.

Fixing the offensive line will be much more essential to the franchise rather than drafting a running back this early.

23. Arizona Cardinals

Tanner's pick: Trent Williams, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma

The Cardinals running game will only get better with a solid offensive tackle added on to their average offensive line.

Trent Williams will create lanes for Chris Wells and Tim Hightower to run through.

Sayre's pick (Miami): Terrence Cody, Defensive Tackle, Alabama

Miami's rebuilding project is almost complete. A solid nose tackle to replace Jason Ferguson in Cody is another step in the right direction.

24. Green Bay Packers

Tanner's pick: Charles Brown, Offensive Tackle, USC

Aaron Rodgers needs to be able to stay on his feet more. The Packers were on the top 3 in sacks allowed this season.

Charles Brown is the perfect fit for the Green Bay Packers offensive system.

Sayre's pick: Trent Williams, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma

Aaron Rodgers is sacked far too often, but he's still productive if he has an offensive line blocking for him. With a solid offensive line, he could potentially become the best quarterback in the NFL.

25. Cincinnati Bengals

Tanner's pick: Brian Price, Defensive Tackle, UCLA

Brian Price isn't the essential nose tackle, but he can bulk up and play it if need be. The Bengals were crushed in the run game by the Jets on Saturday night.

Sayre's pick: Reshad Jones, Safety, Georgia

I can't name either one of the Bengals safeties off the top of my head. The Bengals need an upgrade at the safety position.

26. New England Patriots

Tanner's pick (Pittsburgh): Terrence Cody, Nose Tackle, Alabama

Like Sayre said, Casey Hampton will likely not be resigned this offseason. Terrence Cody would be a great fit for the Steelers tough defense.

Sayre's pick: Navorro Bowman, Outside Linebacker, Penn State

Good value pick for the Patriots. Bowman provides a great pass-rush from the outside. Would be a great fit for the 3-4.

27. Philadelphia Eagles

Tanner's pick: Jason Pierre-Paul, Defensive End, South Florida

Victor Abiamiri is not going to be the starting defensive end for the Eagles for much longer. Jason Pierre-Paul is what the Eagles need.

He will be a great pair with Trent Cole at defensive end.

Sayre's pick: Sean Weatherspoon, Outside Linebacker, Missouri

Eagles only real defensive weakness other than safety is at outside linebacker. Sean Weatherspoon is a great fit for their scheme.

28. Dallas Cowboys

Tanner's pick: Bryan Bulaga, Offensive Tackle, Iowa

Flozell Adams is near the end of his potential hall of fame career. Bryan Bulaga might stay in school if he's not a top 20 pick, but there is no way of him ever knowing if that will happen or not.

Sayre's pick: Bryan Bulaga, Offensive Tackle, Iowa

Bulaga would be an awesome fit for the Cowboys offensive line, which is one of the most explosive offenses in the league.

29. Minnesota Vikings

Tanner's pick: Navorro Bowman, Outside Linebacker, Penn State

Ben Leber is not going to cut it at outside linebacker. As a Vikings fan, I know that our linebackers core is weak because we don't have a solid weakside linebacker.

Navorro Bowman would be a steal this late in the draft. He will be able to step in right away to start.

Sayre's pick: Jason Pierre-Paul, Defensive End, South Florida

Ray Edwards is a free agent this offseason. The Vikings could use another pass rush option outside of Jared Allen.

30. San Diego Chargers

Tanner's pick: Brandon LaFell, Wide Receiver, LSU

Malcolm Floyd and Vincent Jackson are both free agents when the season comes to an end.

Brandon LaFell would be a great No. 2 receiver with Vincent Jackson on the other side.

Sayre's pick: Brandon Spikes, Inside Linebacker, Florida

Chargers need more help at middle linebacker. Brandon Spikes is good value this late.

31. New Orleans Saints

Tanner's pick: Sean Weatherspoon, Outside Linebacker, Missouri

New Orleans linebacking core is fairly mediocre, in my opinion. Jonathan Vilma is the star of the core, but that's about it.

Sean Weatherspoon is a great fit for the Saints defense.

Sayre's pick: Greg Hardy, Defensive End, Ole Miss

The Saints could use an outside linebacker here, but due to lack of depth at the top end, they should take advantage of the best player available on defense. In this case, Hardy fits the description, and a need as a pass-rushing specialist.

32. Indianapolis Colts

Tanner's pick: Carlos Dunlap, Defensive End, Florida

Robert Mathis and Raheem Brock both become free agents after the 2010-2011 season ends.

Carlos Dunlap will take a major fall due to his immature acts at Florida. Nonetheless, he will be a great fit and pick for Indianapolis.

Sayre's pick: Patrick Robinson, Cornerback, Florida State

Colts could be losing some players via: free agency in the defensive backfield. This was one of their major weaknesses throughout the season. Robinson is good value with the last pick of the first.

Round 2:

33. St. Louis Rams

Tanner's pick: Jevan Snead, Quarterback, Ole Miss

Sayre's pick: Jermaine Gresham, Tight End, Oklahoma

34. Detroit Lions

Tanner's pick: Jared Odrick, Defensive Tackle, Penn State

Sayre's pick: Charles Brown, Offensive Tackle, USC

35. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tanner's pick: Damian Williams, Wide Receiver, USC

Sayre's pick: Jared Odrick, Defensive Tackle, Penn State

36. Kansas City Chiefs

Tanner's pick: Ricky Sapp, Hybrid Linebacker, Clemson

Sayre's pick: Damian Williams, Wide Receiver, USC

37. Washington Redskins

Tanner's pick: Chad Jones, Safety, LSU

Sayre's pick: Chad Jones, Safety, LSU

38. Cleveland Browns

Sayre's projected trade: Cleveland Browns trade second round pick to the Denver Broncos for TE Tony Scheffler.

Tanner's pick (Jacksonville): Tim Tebow, Quarterback, Florida

Sayre's pick (Denver): Mike Iupati, Guard, Idaho

39. Oakland Raiders

Tanner's pick: Brandon Spikes, Middle Linebacker, Florida

Sayre's pick: Jevan Snead, Quarterback, Ole Miss

40. Seattle Seahawks

Tanner's pick: Donovan Warren, Cornerback, Michigan

Sayre's pick: Tim Tebow, Quarterback, Florida

41. Buffalo Bills

Tanner's pick: Von Miller, Hybrid Linebacker, Texas A&M

Sayre's pick: Arthur Jones, Defensive Lineman, Syracuse

42. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Chicago)

Tanner's pick: Corey Wooton, Defensive Lineman, Northwestern

Sayre's pick: Ricky Sapp, Hybrid Linebacker, Clemson

43. Miami Dolphins

Tanner's pick: Jahvid Best, Running Back, Georgia Tech

Sayre's pick (Arizona): Perrish Cox, Cornerback, Oklahoma State

44. New England Patriots (from Jaguars)

Tanner's pick: Demaryius Thomas, Wide Receiver, Georgia Tech

Sayre's pick: Donovan Warren, Cornerback, Michigan

45. Denver Broncos

Tanner's pick: Arthur Jones, Defensive Lineman, Syracuse

Sayre's pick: Maurkice Pouncey, Center, Florida

46. New York Giants

Tanner's pick: Sean Lee, Inside Linebacker, Penn State

Sayre's pick: Sean Lee, Inside Linebacker, Penn State

47. New England Patriots (from Tennessee)

Tanner's pick: Jermaine Gresham, Tight End, Oklahoma

Sayre's pick: Brandon LaFell, Wide Receiver, LSU

48. Carolina Panthers

Tanner's pick: Arrelious Benn, Wide Receiver, Illinois

Sayre's pick: Arrelious Benn, Wide Receiver, Illinois

49. San Francisco 49ers

Tanner's pick: Brandon Ghee, Cornerback, Wake Forest

Sayre's pick: Brandon Ghee, Cornerback, Wake Forest

50. Kansas City Chiefs (Atlanta)

Tanner's pick: Jason Fox, Offensive Tackle, Miami

Sayre's pick: Aaron Hernandez, Tight End, Florida

51. Houston Texans

Sayre's pick: DeAndre McDaniel, Safety, Clemson

Tanner's pick: Jeremy Williams, Wide Receiver, Tulane