The Eagles didn’t do a poor job with run blocking this year and they did a very good job blocking for screens. However, if they want to keep McNabb healthy for Kolb then they better protect the QB when they are trying to throw the ball. The Eagles let up sack after sack in the G MEN game and they need to do something to counter this weakness. Another choice here would be Otah, but I am not sure if he is athletic enough to fill this role and be a productive pass blocker.
20. Dallas Cowboys: Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
The Cowboys will most likely let go of Jones this year because his contract is up. Felix Jones played with McFadden in college and is used to running in a dual back system. Jones is a very fast receiver and is a top 5 RB in the 2008 NFL Draft. Look for the Cowboys to take either the best available RB here or the best available DB.
21. Tampa Bay Bucs: Mario Manningham, WR, MI
Bucs receivers played very well this year, but they are very, very old. Look for the Bucs to take the best WR available in this slot. I am not sure, but Manningham has played very well lately so look for him to go mid to late first round. Also look at prospects like Early Doucet, Limas Sweed, and Adarius Bowman in this slot.
22. Washington Redskins: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
In this spot Campbell is a great pick for the Redskins. They struggled in their playoff game to get to Hasselback and pressure him—Calais could be the perfect person for this job. He is a massive individual at 6’8" and he is a good all-around player. Look for the Skins to draft him here, that is, if he’s still available.
23. Tennessee Titans: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
I think that the Titans have to take the best tall receiver available at their first round pick. In this situation Doucet and Bowman both might to be better choices, but because Sweed has played with Vince before they’ll go with him. Another possibility is James Hardy from Indiana as he could give Vince a nice big target.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jeff Otah, OT, PITT
The Steelers need some more strength at their line for protection and for running, so look for them to take the best O-Lineman here. The Steelers will take their hometown boy Otah from Pitt. Otah is a very big player so my guess is he’ll either lose a little weight and speed up or he’ll be moved to the interior of the offensive line.
25. Seattle Seahawks: Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers
Ray Rice is not ranked as high as some other RBs coming into this draft, but I disagree with that assessment. I think that Rice will be taken in the first round because of his professional level of speed. He replaced Brian Leonard in Rutgers who was a second round pick last year, so look for him to be drafted even earlier than that. The Seahawks could use him right away, potentially as the main RB.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars: Adarius Bowman, WR, Ok St
The Jaguars have looked really good in the playoffs so far. Their QB was very impressive, and I will continue to tout Del Rio as the smartest coach in the league for his decision to get rid of Byron. Look for the Jags to help improve their so-so receiving core with this tall, agile, and fast receiver.
27. Dallas Cowboys: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
Everyone knows the Cowboys’ defense is their weakness, so they’ll need to use at least one of their picks to help improve it. They are a top tier team but they need to bolster there secondary, and Talib could come in and do this right away. If they get good quality with their earlier draft pick, the Cowboys may take a CB first and then take the best RB available here
28. New York Giants: Antoine Cason, CB, AZ
The Giants looked very good in their first playoff game. Their receiving core is certainly aging, but I believe they will address that in the second and third round. Look for the Giants to take Cason, if he is still available, to support their much-improved defense.
29. San Diego Chargers: Pat Sims*, DT, AU
The Chargers gave up the most rushing yards in a single game to Adrian Peterson. Therefore, look for them to take a big DT to help stop this run. Sims is not only over 300 lbs., but he can also run a sub-5 second 40-yard dash. This guy is just a junior, but if he declares look for him to be a first round choice.
30. San Francisco 49ers(Colts): James Hardy, WR, IU
The 49ers' offense was very weak this season, relying solely on Frank Gore to carry the team. Alex Smith needs some more weapons to work with and James Hardy is the perfect player to help a QB move forward in the passing game. He's a very tall receiver with great hands.
31. Green Bay Packers: Dejaun Tribble, CB, BC
The Packers' corners are both over 30 years old. The receivers are young and Favre is young at heart so the Packers will decide to draft a young CB and rejuvenate their team. Overall this team will be set for the future with a young receiving group and a good backup QB.
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